Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Poco X6 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Plus commands a premium price with flagship performance driven by the A16 Bionic, superior 2000-nit OLED display, and Apple's polished iOS ecosystem. However, the Poco X6 Pro delivers remarkable value at one-third the cost, featuring a larger 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, bigger 5000mAh battery, faster 67W charging, and more RAM (8GB vs 6GB). Performance-wise, the A16 edges out Dimensity 8300 Ultra for daily tasks and gaming, while the Poco excels in raw specs and battery longevity. iPhone 15 Plus wins on camera consistency, wireless charging, and long-term software support with iOS 17's maturity. Poco X6 Pro's main weakness is IP53 water resistance versus IP68. For photography enthusiasts and ecosystem believers, iPhone 15 Plus justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users seeking raw power and battery life should seriously consider the Poco X6 Pro's exceptional value proposition.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the Poco X6 Pro if…
- →Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- →Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
Poco X6 Pro
Pros
- Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Cons
- Plastic frame feels cheap
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Poco X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G615 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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