POCO X6 ProvsApple iPhone 16 Plus
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO X6 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO X6 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO X6 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 299, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- POCO X6 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- POCO X6 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Apple iPhone 16 Plus takes Camera — led by video score (96 pts).
- Apple iPhone 16 Plus takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- POCO X6 Pro takes Price — led by price (299 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 25 W.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a lower price — 299 USD vs 899 USD.
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,800 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want better video quality — 96 pts vs 87 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want a better camera — 138 pts vs 122 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- POCO X6 Pro
- Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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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 X6 Pro
Choose POCO X6 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 299, the lowest price in this group.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if camera matters most. It costs USD 899.
Pros & cons
POCO X6 Pro
- Strong chipset for price
- 67 W charging
- Cheap
- Average cameras
- Plastic build
- Software ads
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- A18 chip
- Great battery life
- Large display
- 60 Hz display
- No telephoto
- Slow charging