PhoneLifespan

POCO F6 vs Poco M6 Pro

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The POCO F6 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: POCO F6 69 · Poco M6 Pro 68 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Xiaomi POCO F6 $330
Buy with care$14.15/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro $170
Buy with care$8.97/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
POCO F6 70Poco M6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
POCO F6 82Poco M6 Pro 44

The POCO F6's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
POCO F6 67Poco M6 Pro 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
POCO F6 80Poco M6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
POCO F6 28Poco M6 Pro 23

The POCO F6 is supported until May 2028 — 4 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.

Value
POCO F6 69Poco M6 Pro 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPOCO F6Poco M6 Pro
Price (street)$330$170
Display6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, 480Hz touch sampling6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging90W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX882, OIS, f/1.59), 8MP ultra-wide64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions160.5 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm161.1 × 75 × 8 mm
Weight179 g179 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilMay 2028Jan 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.