Poco M6 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 leads — 25/100 vs 23/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Poco M6
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Poco M6 scores 2 points higher (25/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M6 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.