Poco M6 vs Realme C73
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $120 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 40/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Realme C73
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 2 points higher (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M6 — 62/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 Realme C73 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Poco M6 by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 edges out the Poco M6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Realme C73?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Realme C73?
The Poco M6 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Realme C73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme C73 (60/100 vs 43/100).