Poco F9 Pro vs Poco M6
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $699 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 513,809); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Poco M6
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Poco M6, the Poco F9 Pro scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Poco M6 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1954 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Poco M6 by 528.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Poco M6 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M6?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco M6?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M6?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M6?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Poco M6?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.