Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Poco M6 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max commands a significant premium at $1199 versus the Poco M6 Pro's $199 entry point, and the gap in capabilities justifies much of that difference. The iPhone features a superior A17 Pro chipset delivering flagship performance, a brighter 2000-nit Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz LTPO technology, and a more versatile camera system with a 48MP main sensor, 5x telephoto, and 4K Dolby Vision video recording. Its titanium construction and IP68 rating provide better durability than the Poco's plastic frame and IP53 protection. Battery capacity favors the Poco slightly at 5000mAh versus 4422mAh, though the iPhone's 27W wired and 15W MagSafe charging compete well. The Poco M6 Pro impressively delivers fast 67W turbo charging, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, and solid everyday performance via the Helio G99 Ultra for its price tier. However, it lacks 5G connectivity, offers only 1080p video recording, and uses older USB-C 2.0 versus the iPhone's USB 3.2 Gen 2. For power users and photographers willing to invest, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the clear choice. Those prioritizing battery life and fast charging on a budget should consider the Poco M6 Pro, though it's a different device category altogether given the $1000 price disparity.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if…
- →First Apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- →New 5x tetraprism telephoto camera
Buy the Poco M6 Pro if…
- →120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- →67W fast charging at budget price
- →5000 mAh battery with all-day life
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pros
- First Apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor
- Powerful A17 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- New 5x tetraprism telephoto camera
- USB-C with USB 3 transfer speeds
- Excellent ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy device despite titanium
- No charging speed improvements
- Initial overheating reports at launch
Poco M6 Pro
Pros
- 120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- 67W fast charging at budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with all-day life
- Lightweight at 179 g
- Good 64 MP main camera for the price
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No OIS on main camera
- Only 1080p video recording
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 179 g |
| Material | Titanium frame | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP, f/1.79 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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