Apple iPhone 12 vs Poco F6 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 delivers a premium experience with its refined A14 Bionic processor, exceptional 1200-nit Super Retina XDR display, and cohesive iOS ecosystem, though it's limited by 60Hz refresh rate and modest 2815 mAh battery. Poco F6 Pro crushes on raw specs: 120Hz 4000-nit AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 5000 mAh battery with rapid 120W charging, and superior camera megapixels with 8K video. However, the Poco weighs 45g more, lacks iOS polish, and offers inferior optical image stabilization on its main sensor. iPhone 12 excels in sustained performance, optimization, and longevity through software updates. For users prioritizing display quality, battery life, and charging speed at half the price, Poco F6 Pro is exceptional. For those seeking a compact, refined flagship with legendary reliability, iPhone 12 remains compelling. Poco F6 Pro offers superior value and specs; iPhone 12 justifies premium positioning through real-world performance consistency.
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 Pro if…
- →120W charging goes from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip at a mid-range price
- →4000-nit 2K AMOLED display is one of the brightest in any price bracket
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 Pro
Pros
- 120W charging goes from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip at a mid-range price
- 4000-nit 2K AMOLED display is one of the brightest in any price bracket
- 8K video recording capability
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is future-proof
Cons
- Mediocre 8MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging despite the premium build
- IP64 — not truly waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS software bloat remains an issue
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Poco F6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 164 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 160.9 x 75.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Light Fusion 800) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 4000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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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