Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G: 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 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M6, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 407,997
- against 338,900
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 600 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- against 260 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 407,997 Best value | 338,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,510 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 328 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver, Purple | Grey, Green, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 183.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.7 % | 85.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 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, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.89 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 23128PC33I | 23021RAAEG, 23021RAA2Y, 23027RAD4I, 23028RA60L |
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