Apple iPhone 12 vs Poco F6
The Verdict
iPhone 12 delivers Apple's premium ecosystem with the A14 Bionic chip, Ceramic Shield durability, and cohesive iOS experience, though its 60Hz display and 4GB RAM feel dated. Poco F6 counters with exceptional value: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance, 120Hz AMOLED display at 2400 nits brightness, 8GB RAM, and massive 5000mAh battery with 90W charging for less than half the price. Camera systems differ philosophically: iPhone 12's 12MP setup emphasizes computational photography and Dolby Vision video, while Poco F6's 50MP main sensor provides superior detail capture. Display quality heavily favors Poco F6's larger, brighter, higher refresh rate panel. Battery longevity advantages Poco F6 substantially. iPhone 12 excels in processing efficiency, software polish, and long-term support. For users prioritizing raw specs, battery life, and value, Poco F6 is substantially better. iPhone 12 suits those wanting Apple's ecosystem integration and proven reliability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 if…
- →First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- →Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- →Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
Buy the Poco F6 if…
- →Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- →90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- →Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
- A14 Bionic delivers excellent performance and efficiency
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording is a first for any smartphone
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors offered 90Hz or 120Hz
- Small 2815 mAh battery offers mediocre battery life
- 64 GB base storage is inadequate in 2020
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto lens — only dual camera
Poco F6
Pros
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- 90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
- Lightweight at 179 g for a 6.67-inch phone
- Starts with 256 GB storage — no 128 GB compromise
Cons
- No ultrawide camera worth using at 8MP
- No wireless charging
- IP64 is basic splash protection — not waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS has ads and bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Poco F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 164 g | 179 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 20 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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