Poco X6 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X6
The Verdict
Both devices share the same 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and identical 64MP main cameras with OIS, making them closely matched in everyday use. Performance differs notably: the X6 Pro features MediaTek's Dimensity 8300 Ultra with Mali-G615 graphics, while the standard X6 uses Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 with Adreno 710. Real-world performance favors the X6 Pro in demanding games and multitasking, though the X6's GPU handles most tasks admirably. Battery capacity slightly favors the X6 at 5100mAh versus 5000mAh, though both support 67W fast charging. Build quality goes to the X6 with its glass back versus plastic, plus marginally better IP54 water resistance. At just $20 less, the standard X6 offers superior build materials and durability, making it the better value for most users prioritizing aesthetics and everyday reliability. Choose the X6 Pro only if gaming and CPU-intensive apps justify the premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco X6 Pro if…
- →Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- →Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Buy the Xiaomi POCO X6 if…
- →1.5K resolution AMOLED display is sharper than typical FHD+
- →67W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- →Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles gaming and multitasking well
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco X6 Pro
Pros
- Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Cons
- Plastic frame feels cheap
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Xiaomi POCO X6
Pros
- 1.5K resolution AMOLED display is sharper than typical FHD+
- 67W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles gaming and multitasking well
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- Light and slim at 181 g with good in-hand feel
Cons
- Macro sensor adds minimal value to the camera system
- No wireless charging at any price variant
- Plastic frame doesn't feel as premium as metal alternatives
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS includes bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco X6 Pro | Xiaomi POCO X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 14 (MIUI 14 / HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 181 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm | 161.2 x 74.3 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.65, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 67W wired (Turbo Charge) |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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