Poco M6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Poco M6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ serve vastly different market segments with a $900 price gap. Poco M6 Pro delivers exceptional value with its 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 5000mAh battery supporting rapid 67W charging, and capable 64MP main camera. MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra handles everyday tasks smoothly with 6GB RAM, though gaming performance lags flagship standards. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ represents premium engineering with Snapdragon 855 processor, superior 4K@60fps video capabilities, 12GB RAM, and IP68 water resistance. Its Dynamic AMOLED 3040x1440 display and quad camera system with 2x optical zoom deliver professional-grade photography. However, the Note 10+ suffers from smaller 4300mAh battery and lacks modern fast charging compared to its price point. For budget-conscious buyers seeking daily reliability and battery longevity, Poco M6 Pro wins decisively. Those requiring flagship camera performance and processing power should consider newer flagship models rather than the aging Note 10+.
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 Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
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 Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco M6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79 | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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