Poco M6 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
Poco M6 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra occupy completely different market segments, making direct comparison challenging. The Poco M6 Pro delivers solid mid-range credentials with a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 64MP main camera, and 5000mAh battery supporting 67W charging for just $199. Its MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra handles everyday tasks competently, though performance remains entry-level. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, priced at $999, is a flagship powerhouse featuring a 6.73-inch 3200x1440 LTPO AMOLED screen with 3200 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and exceptional camera capabilities including a 1-inch 50MP main sensor, 200MP periscope zoom lens, and 8K video recording. It includes wireless charging, Wi-Fi 7, IP68 rating, and superior materials throughout. For budget-conscious buyers seeking adequate performance and display quality, the Poco M6 Pro offers exceptional value. For power users demanding flagship features, premium construction, and advanced imaging, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra justifies its premium pricing. These phones serve entirely different audiences with minimal overlap in use cases.
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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
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
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco M6 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 229 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79 | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5810 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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