Poco F5 vs Poco M6 Plus 5G
Compare Poco F5 vs Poco M6 Plus 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, 64MP vs 108MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Poco
F5
$379
12categories won
Poco
Poco M6 Plus 5G
$159
3categories won
5 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F5 takes the overall win
The Poco F5 claims the overall win over the Poco M6 Plus 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Poco M6 Plus 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the F5. Choose the F5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Poco M6 Plus 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F5 wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 67W fast charging.
F5 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
Poco M6 Plus 5G takes photography with 108MP optics.
Poco M6 Plus 5G wins on budget and value at $159 compared to $379.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
F5 vs Poco M6 Plus 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.79" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2460Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nitsWinner | 550 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 460,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 2210 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GBWinner | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GBWinner | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MP | 108 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,030 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | F5 | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 205 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mmWinner | 8.3 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP53 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | Dual-tone crystal glass back, polymer frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 yearsWinner | 2 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379 | $159Winner |
Poco F5
The Poco F5 attained cult-classic status in mobile gaming by introducing Qualcomm’s near-flagship Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (Oryon/Cortex-X2 core), 64MP OIS camera, and 120Hz Flow AMOLED display at an astonishing sub-$380 price.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Poco M6 Plus 5G
The POCO M6 Plus 5G stands out in the budget 5G segment with a high-resolution 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 camera featuring 3x in-sensor zoom, dual-sided glass design, 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Accelerated Edition chip, and 33W fast charging.
- Display
- 6.79"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 5,030mAh