Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 15497 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2024. The cost of Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 15497.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Poco's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85%. Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M6 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | M6 Plus 5G, MZB0HKIIN | Redmi Note 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2024 | January 05, 2023 |
| In The Box | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 168.6 x 8.3 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Misty Lavender, Ice Silver, Graphite Black | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 550nits Peak Brightness | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head SAR: 0.855 W/kg, Body SAR: 0.848 W/kg | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP PDAF f/1.75 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | 3X In Sensor Zoom, Photo, Portrait, Smart Night Mode, 108MP, Google Lens, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Video Features: Macro Video, Timelapse, Digital Zoom Upto 10X | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 13 MP (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 13 MP (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.3GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5030 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |