Poco F9 Pro vs Poco M6 Plus 5G
Compare Poco F9 Pro vs Poco M6 Plus 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, 200MP vs…
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
17categories won
Poco
Poco M6 Plus 5G
$159
2categories won
1 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro claims the overall win over the Poco M6 Plus 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Poco M6 Plus 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro wins on endurance with 6,330 mAh and 100W fast charging.
F9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Poco M6 Plus 5G wins on budget and value at $159 compared to $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.
F9 Pro vs Poco M6 Plus 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" | 6.79" |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510Winner | 1080 x 2460 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppiWinner | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 550 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 460,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 2210 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GBWinner | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 108 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 13 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAhWinner | 5,030 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP53 |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Dual-tone crystal glass back, polymer frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front |
Software and support
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco M6 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 2 years |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F9 Pro | 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 | $699 | $159Winner |
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
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