The POCO C75 5G and POCO M6 5G differ most in their display, processor, memory options, battery capacity, and software supplied at launch.
General
The POCO M6 5G weighs 195 g, while the POCO C75 5G weighs about 205 g, making the M6 5G easier to carry.
| Spec | POCO C75 5G | POCO M6 5G |
|---|
| Model | POCO C75 5G | POCO M6 5G |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi Technology India | Xiaomi Technology India |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, letting you use two mobile connections | Dual Nano-SIM, letting you use two mobile connections |
| Network support | 5G and 4G | 5G and 4G |
| Dimensions | 171.88 x 77.80 x 8.22 mm | 168.00 x 77.91 x 8.19 mm |
| Weight | About 205 g | 195 g |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer warranty | 1-year manufacturer warranty |
Display and design
The POCO C75 5G has a 6.88-inch 120Hz IPS LCD, while the POCO M6 5G uses a smaller 6.74-inch 90Hz IPS LCD.
| Spec | POCO C75 5G | POCO M6 5G |
|---|
| Display size | 6.88-inch, giving you a larger viewing area | 6.74-inch, giving you a slightly smaller screen |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1640 x 720 pixel, suitable for everyday video, browsing and text | 1600 x 720 pixel, suitable for everyday video, browsing and text |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz, making scrolling and supported animations look smoother | 90Hz, making motion smoother than a standard 60Hz screen |
| Touch sampling rate | 240Hz, helping the screen register touch input more quickly | 180Hz, helping the screen respond to touch input |
| Peak brightness | Up to 600 nits, helping visibility in brighter surroundings | Up to 600 nits, helping visibility in brighter surroundings |
| Display protection | NA | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, adding protection against everyday scratches |
| HDR | NA | No HDR support |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust resistance | IP52, offering tested protection against limited dust and water spray | NA |
→ Pro tip: Choose the C75 5G if smoother scrolling matters to you. Its 120Hz display refreshes more often than the 90Hz screen on the M6 5G.
Performance and software
The POCO M6 5G uses a Dimensity 6100+ processor running up to 2.2 GHz, while the C75 5G Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 reaches 2.0 GHz.
| Spec | POCO C75 5G | POCO M6 5G |
|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Processor core | Octa-core, up to 2.0 GHz, suitable for daily apps and light gaming | Octa-core, up to 2.2 GHz, giving more processor headroom |
| GPU | Adreno 611 | Mali-G57 |
| Manufacturing process | 4 nm, designed to balance performance and power use | 6 nm, designed for everyday mobile performance |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB, 6GB or 8GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Operating system | Android 14 at launch | Android 13 at launch |
| User interface | HyperOS | MIUI 14 |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | NA |
→ Buy this if: Choose the POCO M6 5G if you regularly switch between several apps. Its 6GB and 8GB RAM options give you more multitasking headroom than the C75 5G's 4GB configuration.
Camera features
Both phones use a 50MP main rear camera and a 5MP front camera, so neither gains a clear advantage from camera resolution alone.
| Spec | POCO C75 5G | POCO M6 5G |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP main camera with auxiliary sensor | 50MP main camera with secondary sensor |
| Main camera | 50MP, f/1.8, giving more resolution for well-lit everyday shots | 50MP main camera, giving enough resolution for everyday photos |
| Ultra-wide camera | No verified ultra-wide camera | No verified ultra-wide camera |
| Macro camera | No verified macro camera | No verified macro camera |
| Front camera | 5MP, suitable for basic selfies and video calls | 5MP, suitable for basic selfies and video calls |
| Rear video recording | Up to 1080p at 30 frames per second, suitable for Full HD video | Up to 1080p at 30 frames per second, suitable for Full HD video |
| Front video recording | Up to 1080p at 30 frames per second | Up to 1080p at 30 frames per second |
→ Keep in mind: Camera resolution is almost the same on both phones. Display, RAM and storage differences are more useful decision points for most buyers.
Storage and connectivity
The POCO M6 5G offers up to 256GB internal storage, while the C75 5G reaches 128GB; both support memory-card expansion up to 1TB.
| Spec | POCO C75 5G | POCO M6 5G |
|---|
| Storage options | 64GB or 128GB | 64GB, 128GB or 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Up to 1TB, helping you add space for photos and files | Up to 1TB, helping you add space for photos and files |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes, letting you connect standard wired headphones directly | Yes, letting you connect standard wired headphones directly |
| IR blaster | No verified support | No |
→ Pro tip: The M6 5G 256GB option makes more sense if you install many apps or save videos offline. You may need a memory card sooner with a 64GB variant.
Battery and other features
The POCO C75 5G has a 5,160 mAh battery, which is 160 mAh larger than the 5,000 mAh battery in the M6 5G.
| Spec | POCO C75 5G | POCO M6 5G |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W, giving standard wired charging for this price range | 18 W, giving standard wired charging for this price range |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Stereo speakers | No verified stereo-speaker support | No; mono speaker |
| Dolby Atmos | Not verified; omitted | No |
| Security | Side fingerprint sensor | Side fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust protection | IP52 | NA |
The C75 5G has a small battery-capacity advantage, but capacity alone does not guarantee longer use between charges. Screen refresh rate, network conditions, brightness and app activity also affect battery life.