Poco M6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
Poco M6 Pro delivers remarkable value at $199, featuring a 120Hz AMOLED display, 67W fast charging, and solid 64MP main camera with ultrawide capabilities. Samsung Galaxy S10+ commands a $999 premium with superior 4K video recording, optical zoom telephoto lens, higher RAM (8GB), and the Snapdragon 855's better sustained performance. Display quality slightly favors S10+ despite lower refresh rate due to sharper QHD+ resolution and superior color accuracy. Battery endurance strongly favors Poco M6 Pro with 5000mAh capacity versus 4100mAh, though S10+ includes wireless charging. Camera versatility belongs to S10+ with optical zoom and dual aperture, while Poco offers better value through ultrawide inclusion. For budget-conscious buyers seeking modern features, Poco M6 Pro is exceptional. For those prioritizing premium build quality, advanced optics, and flagship performance, S10+ remains superior despite being a 2019 device. Poco M6 Pro offers 5x better value proposition.
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 S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
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 S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco M6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 175 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79 | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.4 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 (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| 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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