POCO M6 ProvsRealme P1 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO M6 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO M6 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO M6 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 249 — USD 60 more than the Realme P1 5G. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- POCO M6 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Too close to call between POCO M6 Pro and Realme P1 5G.
- POCO M6 Pro takes Camera — led by video score (86 pts).
- POCO M6 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (67 W).
- Too close to call between POCO M6 Pro and Realme P1 5G.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO M6 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO M6 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO M6 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose POCO M6 Pro if you want better video quality — 86 pts vs 58 pts.
- Choose POCO M6 Pro if you want a better camera — 110 pts vs 86 pts.
- Choose POCO M6 Pro if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 45 W.
Choose Realme P1 5G if you want…
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 600,000 pts vs 400,000 pts.
At a glance
- POCO M6 Pro
- Realme P1 5G
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
POCO M6 Pro
Choose POCO M6 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 249.
Realme P1 5G
Choose Realme P1 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 189, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
POCO M6 Pro
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- OIS camera
- 67 W charging
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- No ultrawide
Realme P1 5G
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Dimensity 7050
- 45 W charging
- No ultrawide
- Plastic build
- No telephoto