Poco M6 Plus vs Redmi A1+

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 13/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP.

The Poco M6 Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi A1+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Redmi A1+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Redmi A1+, the Poco M6 Plus scores 19 points higher (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A1+: The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Plus Redmi A1+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 108 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 400 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 205 g 192 g
Price $80
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Redmi A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Redmi A1+
$80
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (60/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi A1+?

The Poco M6 Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi A1+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi A1+?

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A1+ — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi A1+?

The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Redmi A1+?

The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.