Poco M6 vs Realme 12x
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme 12x (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12x leads — 41/100 vs 40/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12x has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Poco M6
Realme 12x
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 1884
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Realme 12x, the Realme 12x scores 1 points higher (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 and the Realme 12x are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 | Realme 12x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 12x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12x
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M6 and Realme 12x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 12x
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 and the Realme 12x are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Realme 12x?
The Realme 12x edges out the Poco M6 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Realme 12x?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme 12x — 41/100.
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Realme 12x?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12x is a better fit for everyday use.