Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus
Better display
Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.79 | 6.79 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2460 | 2460 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 550 | 550 |
| PPI | 396 | 396 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 85.1 | 85.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 613 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS | HyperOS 2 |
| OS Version | 14 | 13 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Geekbench (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 933 | 933 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,213 | 2,213 |
| AnTuTu | 413,829 | 413,829 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | 2 MP, (macro) | — |
| Wide | 108 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5030 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 168.6 | 168.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 199 |
| Width (mm) | 76.3 | 76.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 01 | 2023, August 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 05 | Available. Released 2023, August 04 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Unspecified |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus packs a 5030 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 108 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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