Poco F6 vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Poco F6 vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 50MP vs 200MP camera…
Poco
F6
$379
5categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
12categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco F6, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F6 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F9 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro takes photography with 200MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
F6 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $699.
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.
F6 vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F6 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppiWinner | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2400 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F6 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,530,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4950 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | F6 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F6 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | F6 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 gWinner | 206 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Polycarbonate frame, flat Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, composite back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | F6 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F6 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $699 |
Poco F6
The Poco F6 brings flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 architecture with Cortex-X4 prime core power, 90W turbo charging, 50MP Sony IMX882 OIS photography, and a 120Hz 1.5K Flow AMOLED screen under $380.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh