Poco M6 Pro vs Poco X6 Pro
The Verdict
Poco X6 Pro emerges as the superior choice despite its $100 premium. Both phones feature identical 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED displays and 5000mAh batteries, but X6 Pro delivers meaningfully better specs across critical areas. Its Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor significantly outperforms the Helio G99 Ultra, offering roughly 40% faster performance with superior GPU capabilities. Camera improvements include optical image stabilization on the 64MP main sensor and 4K video recording versus 1080p. Display brightness jumps from 1200 to 1800 nits, while resolution improves to 2712x1220 pixels. X6 Pro adds 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, and newer HyperOS on Android 14. Storage maxes out at 512GB versus M6 Pro's 256GB. For demanding users valuing performance, content creation, and future-proofing, X6 Pro justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers accepting mid-range performance can still appreciate M6 Pro's solid fundamentals, though it feels slightly dated by comparison.
Who Should Buy
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
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
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
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 | Poco M6 Pro | Poco X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 186 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79 | 64 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC6 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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