The biggest technical difference between these phones is their processor and memory platform, while their displays, cameras and charging specifications remain closely matched.
General
The POCO X6 is lighter at 181 g, while the plastic POCO X6 Pro weighs 186 g and uses a slightly shorter body.
| Spec | POCO X6 | POCO X6 Pro |
|---|
| Model | POCO X6 | POCO X6 Pro |
| Manufacturer | POCO/Xiaomi India product | Bajaj Mall manufacturer details vary by variant; check the product invoice for the exact manufacturer |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, letting you use two mobile connections | Dual Nano-SIM, letting you use two mobile connections |
| Network support | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G |
| Dimensions | 161.15 x 74.24 x 7.98 mm | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm for plastic; 8.35 mm for vegan leather |
| Weight | 181 g, making it the lighter model | 186 g with plastic back or 190 g with vegan leather |
| Warranty | 1-year handset warranty in India | 1-year handset warranty in India |
Display and design
Both phones use a 6.67-inch 2712 x 1220 pixel AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, giving sharp text and smoother scrolling.
| Spec | POCO X6 | POCO X6 Pro |
|---|
| Display size | 6.67-inch | 6.67-inch |
| Display type | Flow AMOLED | Flow AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 pixel, giving detailed images and text | 2712 x 1220 pixel, giving detailed images and text |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz, making scrolling and supported games look smoother | Up to 120Hz, making scrolling and supported games look smoother |
| Touch sampling rate | 240Hz normally; up to 2160Hz instant sampling in supported Game Turbo use | Up to 480Hz; up to 2160Hz instant sampling in supported Game Turbo use |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits, helping highlights remain visible in bright conditions | 1,800 nits, helping highlights remain visible in bright conditions |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, providing added screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, providing added screen protection |
| HDR | Official POCO sources conflict on POCO X6 HDR display support | HDR10+ |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust resistance | IP54, offering tested resistance to dust and splashes | IP54, offering tested resistance to dust and splashes |
→ Pro tip: The X6 and X6 Pro have almost identical core display size, resolution and refresh rate. Do not pay more for the Pro only for screen size or resolution.
Performance and software
The POCO X6 Pro combines a 3.35 GHz Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage for heavier workloads.
| Spec | POCO X6 | POCO X6 Pro |
|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Processor core | Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz, suitable for everyday apps and moderate gaming | Octa-core, up to 3.35 GHz, giving more processing headroom for demanding tasks |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 |
| Manufacturing process | 4 nm, designed to balance processing speed and power use | TSMC 4 nm, designed to balance high performance and efficiency |
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB | 8GB or 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X, which transfers data faster than LPDDR4X |
| Operating system | Android 13 at launch | Android 14 at launch |
| User interface | MIUI 14 for POCO at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS at launch |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0, which supports faster app and file access |
→ Buy this if: Choose the POCO X6 Pro if you regularly play demanding games, edit large files or keep many apps active. The faster processor, memory and storage give it a clear technical advantage.
Camera features
Both phones use a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera arrangement and a 16MP front camera, so processor performance is the larger difference.
| Spec | POCO X6 | POCO X6 Pro |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 64MP + 8MP + 2MP | 64MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Main camera | 64MP, f/1.79, with optical image stabilisation to reduce camera shake | 64MP, around f/1.7, with optical and electronic stabilisation for steadier supported shots |
| Ultra-wide camera | 8MP, f/2.2, 118-degree field of view for wider scenes | 8MP, f/2.2, 120-degree field of view for wider scenes |
| Macro camera | 2MP, f/2.4, for close-up subjects | 2MP, f/2.4, for close-up subjects |
| Front camera | 16MP, f/2.45 | 16MP, f/2.4 |
| Rear video recording | Up to 4K at 30 frames per second, giving higher-detail video | Up to 4K at 30 frames per second, giving higher-detail video |
| Front video recording | Up to 1080p at 60 frames per second | Up to 1080p at 60 frames per second |
→ Keep in mind: The camera resolution numbers are very similar. If photography is your main reason to upgrade from the X6 to the X6 Pro, the specification sheet alone gives you less reason to spend more than the processor section does.
Storage and connectivity
The POCO X6 Pro has faster UFS 4.0 storage and Wi-Fi 6 support, while the POCO X6 keeps a dedicated 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Spec | POCO X6 | POCO X6 Pro |
|---|
| Storage options | 256GB or 512GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expandable storage | No microSD card support, so choose enough built-in storage when buying | No microSD card support, so choose enough built-in storage when buying |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| GPS | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | Supported; feature availability may vary by market | Supported; feature availability may vary by market |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 interface |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes, letting you connect standard wired headphones directly | No dedicated 3.5 mm socket; Type-C audio is supported |
| IR blaster | Yes | Yes |
→ Pro tip: Neither phone accepts a microSD card. If you keep large games, offline videos or 4K recordings, a 512GB variant can reduce the need to move files later.
Battery and other features
The POCO X6 has a 5,100 mAh battery and the X6 Pro has 5,000 mAh, while both support 67 W wired charging.
| Spec | POCO X6 | POCO X6 Pro |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W; POCO states up to 100% in about 44 minutes under its test conditions | 67 W wired charging |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Stereo speakers | Dual speakers | Dual speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Supported | Supported |
| Security | In-screen fingerprint sensor and face unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor and face unlock |
| Water and dust protection | IP54 | IP54 |
→ The 100 mAh battery-capacity advantage of the X6 is small compared with the performance difference between the processors. Actual battery time will also depend on brightness, mobile network use, apps and gaming.