Both phones have 120Hz AMOLED displays, 5G connectivity, and 5,000 mAh batteries, but their processors, cameras, memory, charging speeds, and physical designs differ. The detailed comparison below explains how these specifications affect everyday use.
General
The realme P1 5G weighs 188 g and measures approximately 7.97 mm thick. The POCO X6 Neo is lighter and thinner at 175 g and 7.69 mm, making its physical design one of the clearer differences.
| Spec | realme P1 5G | POCO X6 Neo 5G |
|---|
| Model | realme P1 5G | POCO X6 Neo 5G |
| Manufacturer | realme | POCO |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, hybrid slot |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Dimensions | 162.95 mm x 75.45 mm x 7.97 mm | 161.11 mm x 74.95 mm x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 175 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
→ Buy this if: a lighter and thinner phone matters during extended use, as the POCO X6 Neo weighs 175 g compared with 188 g for the realme P1.
Display and design
Both phones have 6.67-inch AMOLED displays with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution and refresh rates up to 120Hz. The realme P1 reaches up to 2,000 nits local peak brightness, while POCO specifies up to 1,000 nits peak brightness.
| Spec | realme P1 5G | POCO X6 Neo 5G |
|---|
| Display size | 6.67-inch | 6.67-inch |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixel | 1080 x 2400 pixel |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Touch sampling rate | Up to 2,200Hz instantaneous | 240Hz, up to 2,160Hz instantaneous |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,000 nits local peak | Up to 1,000 nits |
| Display protection | High-strength protective glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display | Side-mounted |
| Water and dust resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
→ Trade-off: both provide the same screen size, Full HD+ resolution, and 120Hz refresh rate, while realme specifies higher local peak brightness and POCO adds Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Performance and software
The realme P1 uses the 6nm Dimensity 7050 with CPU speeds up to 2.6GHz, while the POCO X6 Neo uses the 6nm Dimensity 6080 reaching 2.4GHz. POCO compensates with a higher 12GB maximum physical RAM configuration.
| Spec | realme P1 5G | POCO X6 Neo 5G |
|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| Processor core | Octa-core, up to 2.6GHz | Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Manufacturing process | 6nm | 6nm |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Operating system at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| User interface | realme UI 5.0 | MIUI |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
→ Pro tip: the realme P1's UFS 3.1 storage can help with faster data access, while the POCO X6 Neo's 12GB RAM variant provides 4GB more physical memory than the highest realme P1 configuration.
Camera features
The POCO X6 Neo has the higher-resolution main camera at 108MP, compared with 50MP on the realme P1. Both pair their main cameras with a 2MP secondary camera and use 16MP front cameras.
| Spec | realme P1 5G | POCO X6 Neo 5G |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 2MP | 108MP + 2MP |
| Main camera | 50MP, f/1.8 | 108MP, f/1.75 |
| Secondary camera | 2MP B&W/portrait camera | 2MP depth camera |
| Optical image stabilisation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Front camera | 16MP | 16MP |
| Rear video recording | Up to 4K at 30 fps | Up to 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front video recording | Up to 1080p | Up to 1080p at 30 fps |
→ Trade-off: POCO provides a 108MP main sensor for higher-resolution still images, while the realme P1 supports up to 4K rear video recording.
Storage and connectivity
Both phones offer up to 256GB internal storage and support 5G. The realme P1 uses UFS 3.1 storage, while the POCO X6 Neo uses UFS 2.2 and adds an infrared blaster for controlling compatible household electronics.
| Spec | realme P1 5G | POCO X6 Neo 5G |
|---|
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Expandable storage | Supported | Supported up to 1TB |
| Mobile network | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | Not available | Not available |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | Available | Available |
| IR blaster | Not available | Available |
→ Buy this if: you use your phone as a remote for televisions or other compatible electronics, as the POCO X6 Neo includes an infrared blaster.
Battery and other features
Both smartphones have 5,000 mAh batteries, so charging speed creates the more important difference. The realme P1 supports 45 W SUPERVOOC charging, while POCO X6 Neo supports 33 W charging.
| Spec | realme P1 5G | POCO X6 Neo 5G |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W SUPERVOOC | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Stereo speakers | Dual stereo speakers | Dolby Atmos audio support |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust protection | IP54 | IP54 |
→ Pro tip: because both phones have the same 5,000 mAh battery capacity, the realme P1's higher 45 W charging power is the clearer battery-related difference.