Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M6 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M6 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M6 4G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Xiaomi Redmi 12, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against LPDDR4
- Weight
- 198.5 g
- against 205 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 269,266 | 249,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 341 | 446 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,274 | 1,441 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 cores and 6 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Purple | Black, Blue, Silver, Cyan, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 198.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % | 85.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,030 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery Best value |
Display
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.79″ | 6.79″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px | 2,460 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.01 W/kg Best value | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2404APC5FG | 23053RN02A, 23053RN02Y, 23053RN02I, 23053RN02L, 23077RABDC |
