Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) vs Poco M6 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone SE 4 and Poco M6 Pro target entirely different market segments. Apple's offering delivers flagship processing power with the A18 chip, superior camera quality through computational photography (48MP main, 12MP front), and a compact 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1200 nits brightness and 60Hz refresh. It supports 5G connectivity, offers IP68 water resistance, and includes wireless charging at 7.5W. Battery capacity is modest at 3279 mAh, limiting all-day endurance for heavy users. Poco M6 Pro compensates with a massive 5000 mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED display (6.67 inches), and exceptionally fast 67W turbo charging, making it practical for all-day heavy use without the premium price tag. Its MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra processor handles everyday tasks competently but trails significantly behind A18 in raw performance and gaming. The Poco features a versatile camera system with ultrawide and macro lenses, though image processing can't match Apple's algorithms. iPhone SE 4 lacks 5G's future-proofing but excels in longevity and app optimization. Choose iPhone SE 4 for premium performance and compact design at mid-range pricing; select Poco M6 Pro if battery life, screen size, and fast charging matter more than processing power.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) if…
- →First SE with an OLED display, a generational leap over prior LCD
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence at the entry price point
- →Face ID replaces Touch ID with modern full-screen front design
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 SE (4th generation)
Pros
- First SE with an OLED display, a generational leap over prior LCD
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence at the entry price point
- Face ID replaces Touch ID with modern full-screen front design
- USB-C replaces Lightning for universal compatibility
- Most affordable iPhone with A18 performance
Cons
- No telephoto or ultrawide camera — single rear lens only
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion
- No Dynamic Island; uses standard notch
- No MagSafe support, only standard Qi wireless
- Modest battery life compared to standard iPhone 16
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 SE (4th generation) | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 179 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 138.7 x 67.3 x 7.9 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 | 1080p@30fps |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ~3279 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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