Poco M6 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Verdict
Poco M6 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV represent vastly different market positions. Budget-focused Poco delivers impressive value with its 6.67" 120Hz AMOLED display, 5000mAh battery, and 67W charging at just $199. Its MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra handles everyday tasks adequately, though gaming performance lags behind flagships. Sony's Xperia 5 IV ($999) commands a premium through its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship processor, superior camera system with optical zoom and 4K@120fps video, IP68 rating, and compact 6.1" form factor. Battery capacity matches (5000mAh), but Sony offers wireless charging and slower 30W wired speeds. Display brightness favors Poco (1200 nits vs 1000), yet Sony's OLED technology provides superior color accuracy. For casual users prioritizing battery life and screen brightness on a tight budget, Poco M6 Pro excels. Serious photographers, mobile gamers, and those needing premium build quality should invest in Sony's superior engineering and performance.
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 Sony Xperia 5 IV if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- →5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- →3.5mm headphone jack
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
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- 5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless charging added (absent on 5 III)
- Excellent manual camera controls
Cons
- 12 MP cameras feel dated in 2022
- Slow 30W charging
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal issues
- Niche appeal limits accessories and cases
- Auto camera mode behind iPhone and Pixel
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco M6 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 172 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm | 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79 | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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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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