Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Poco X6 Pro

The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; estimated prices are $200 and $238. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X6 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 43/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,520,690 vs 515,647).

The Poco X6 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 51
Portability 69
Value for money
Poco X6 Pro
Performance 67
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 76
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $238

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1520690 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1239 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4265 vs 1794
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Poco X6 Pro, the Poco X6 Pro scores 17 points higher (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).

Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X6 Pro: The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M3 Pro 5G Poco X6 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
AnTuTu 515647 1520690
Geekbench Single 688 1239
Geekbench Multi 1794 4265
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2712x1220
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 186 g
Price $200 $238
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Poco X6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Poco X6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
Poco X6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Poco X6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
43/100
515647 AnTuTu
Poco X6 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
60/100 +66.1%
1520690 AnTuTu

Poco X6 Pro leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200
Poco X6 Pro
$238

Price difference: $38. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $38.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Poco X6 Pro — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on performance (67/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.