Realme 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi POCO X6
The Verdict
Both phones share the same Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor and 120Hz AMOLED displays, but diverge significantly in key areas. Realme 12 Pro+ excels with a premium 50MP main sensor featuring Sony IMX882 and optical image stabilization, complemented by a 64MP 3x periscope telephoto lens that Poco X6 lacks entirely. Its aluminum frame and vegan leather option feel more premium than Poco's plastic construction, plus IP65 dust resistance outmatches IP54. However, Poco X6 counters with a sharper 2712x1220 display running at 1800 nits brightness, compared to Realme's 950 nits, and offers superior storage options up to 512GB. Both feature identical 67W charging and 5G connectivity. At $120 less, Poco X6 delivers strong value for everyday users prioritizing display quality and storage, while Realme 12 Pro+ justifies its premium for superior camera versatility and build quality. Choose Poco for budget-conscious buyers; select Realme for photography enthusiasts.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
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
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
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 | Realme 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi POCO X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (MIUI 14 / HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm | 161.2 x 74.3 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 67W wired (Turbo Charge) |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
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