Poco F6 vs Poco F6 Pro: Which one to get?

Summary

The video compares the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro, highlighting differences in price, build quality, display, performance, battery life, and camera capabilities. While the Pro offers a glass back, higher resolution screen, and faster charging, the vanilla F6 provides similar user experience with IP64 protection and Gorilla Glass Victus. Both phones deliver solid performance and battery life but the Pro has a slight edge in camera quality. The F6 is deemed the better deal for its cost-effectiveness.

Takeaways

• 📱 The Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro are Xiaomi's new mid-range smartphones with the Pro model being more expensive by about $120.
• 💰 The Poco F6 has a plastic back and frame, while the Pro version features a glass back and an aluminum frame for a more premium feel.
• 📷 The Poco F6 has separate camera rings, whereas the Pro model has a large camera island design.
• 🛡️ The Poco F6 offers higher ingress protection with IP64 rating compared to the Pro's IP54, making it better at resisting dust.
• 🖥 Both models have a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Pro has a higher 1440p resolution and 526 PPI, while the F6 has a 1220p resolution and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
• 🎵 Both phones have excellent stereo speakers with great audio quality and loudness.
• 🔄 The Poco F6 Pro offers up to 1TB of storage compared to the F6's maximum of 512GB, and neither supports micro SD card expansion.
• 🤖 Both devices run on the latest Hyper OS based on Android 14, with a promise of 3 years of major software updates and four years of security patches.
• 🏎️ The Poco F6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chip, while the Pro uses the older Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with the latter offering slightly better performance in benchmarks.
• 🔋 Both phones have similar battery life with around 10 hours and 30 minutes of active use, but the Pro charges faster with a 120W solution compared to the 90W of the F6.
• 📸 The Poco F6 Pro has an additional 2MP macro camera and a 16MP selfie camera, offering better photo quality, especially in capturing people and faces, and in low-light conditions.
• 📹 The Pro model can record 8K resolution video at 24 FPS, while the standard F6 is limited to 4K, with both offering solid video capture quality.

Q & A

What is the price difference between the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro?

The Poco F6 Pro is about $120 more expensive than the Poco F6.

What materials are used for the back and frame of the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro?

The Poco F6 has a plastic back and plastic frame, while the Poco F6 Pro has a glass back and aluminum frame.

Which phone has better ingress protection, and what are their IP ratings?

The Poco F6 has better ingress protection with an IP64 rating, compared to the IP54 rating of the Poco F6 Pro.

What are the differences in the display specifications between the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro?

Both phones have a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Poco F6 has a 1220p resolution and Gorilla Glass Victus, while the Poco F6 Pro has a 1440p resolution and Gorilla Glass 5.

How do the storage options compare between the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro?

The Poco F6 Pro offers up to 1TB of storage, while the Poco F6 maxes out at 512GB. Neither phone supports expandable storage via microSD.

What are the main differences in the chipsets used in the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro?

The Poco F6 uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a newer but less powerful chip compared to the Poco F6 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is a top-tier flagship chipset from the previous year.

How do the battery life and charging speeds compare between the two phones?

Both phones have similar battery life, around 10 hours and 30 minutes. The Poco F6 Pro charges faster with a 120W solution, reaching full charge in 27 minutes, while the Poco F6 takes 37 minutes with a 90W solution.

What are the camera specifications and differences between the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro?

The Poco F6 has a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 20MP selfie camera. The Poco F6 Pro also has a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera, but includes a 2MP macro camera and a 16MP selfie camera.

How does the video recording capability differ between the two models?

Both phones have similar video recording capabilities, but the Poco F6 Pro can record in 8K resolution at 24 FPS, while both can record in 4K resolution.

Which phone is considered a better deal overall according to the review, and why?

The Poco F6 is considered a better deal overall because it offers much of the same user experience and performance as the Poco F6 Pro at a lower price. Although the Pro model has some advantages, they are not significant enough to justify the higher cost for most users.