Apple iPhone XS Max vs Poco X6 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone XS Max commands premium pricing with its refined OLED display (725 nits) and A12 Bionic chip delivering exceptional performance for 2018, though it shows age with 4GB RAM, 60Hz refresh rate, and no 5G. Poco X6 Pro obliterates this at just $299, featuring a brighter 1800-nit AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh, superior connectivity (5G, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C), 8GB RAM, and a massive 5000mAh battery with 67W charging. While iPhone XS Max's camera system offers optical zoom and video stabilization advantages, Poco's 64MP main sensor with OIS and 4K video capture handles most scenarios excellently. Battery life heavily favors Poco with its larger capacity and turbo charging. Modern software (HyperOS vs iOS 12 support ending) further strengthens Poco's position. Unless you're deeply invested in Apple's ecosystem, Poco X6 Pro delivers genuinely flagship features at a fraction of the cost. Poco X6 Pro is the clear winner for value and contemporary performance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone XS Max if…
- →Largest iPhone display at the time (6.5 inches)
- →Dual SIM with eSIM support introduced
- →Gorgeous Super Retina OLED display
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
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Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- Largest iPhone display at the time (6.5 inches)
- Dual SIM with eSIM support introduced
- Gorgeous Super Retina OLED display
- A12 Bionic with first 7nm mobile chip
- Stereo speakers with wide sound
Cons
- No ultrawide camera
- 5W charger in the box
- Very expensive starting at $1099
- No Night mode in camera
- No Wi-Fi 6 support
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 XS Max | Poco X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 12 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 208 g | 186 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3174 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1242 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 725 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz) | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G615 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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