Poco M6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A34
The Verdict
Both phones feature 6.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED displays and identical 5000mAh batteries, but diverge significantly in performance and charging. Poco M6 Pro dominates with its superior 67W turbo charging versus Samsung's modest 25W, completing a full charge in roughly 45 minutes compared to over an hour. Display brightness favors Poco at 1200 nits versus 1000 nits. However, Galaxy A34 offers better durability with IP67 rating (full water resistance to 1.5m) against Poco's IP53, plus 5G connectivity and superior main camera with OIS and 4K video capability. Processor-wise, Galaxy A34's Dimensity 1080 with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU edges out Helio G99 Ultra in gaming and multitasking. At nearly $200 less, Poco M6 Pro delivers exceptional value with faster charging and brighter display, making it ideal for budget-conscious users prioritizing daily speed and charging convenience. Galaxy A34 justifies its premium for those needing 5G, better weather resistance, and camera versatility. For pure value-to-performance ratio at this price point, Poco M6 Pro wins decisively.
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 Samsung Galaxy A34 if…
- →IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- →Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
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
Samsung Galaxy A34
Pros
- IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
- Four years of OS updates promised
- 5G connectivity for future-proofing
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- No OIS on the 48 MP main camera
- Wi-Fi 5 limits wireless speeds
- Macro lens instead of a proper telephoto
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco M6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 199 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Polycarbonate back, aluminum-look frame |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79 | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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