Should You Upgrade from the POCO X5 Pro to the POCO X6 Pro?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the POCO X5 Pro to the POCO X6 Pro, 1 year apart.
Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you
The POCO X6 Pro is 1 year newer than the POCO X5 Pro, and the BeastScore rises from 86.3 to 88.7. The biggest improvements: performance rated 10 points higher, 900 nits brighter peak display, 4 gb more ram. Trade-offs to know: lower-resolution main camera (−44 mp), 5 g heavier.
What you gain with the POCO X6 Pro
- +Performance rated 10 points higher
- +900 nits brighter peak display
- +4 GB more RAM
What you give up
- −Lower-resolution main camera (−44 MP)
- −5 g heavier
- −Launched $50 more expensive
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | POCO X6 Pro | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 86.3 | 88.7 | +2.4 (3%) |
| Performance score | 80 | 90 | +10 (13%) |
| Camera score | 90 | 88 | No real change |
| Battery score | 88 | 88 | No real change |
| Display score | 86 | 88 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | No real change |
| Wired charging | 67W | 67W | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" | No real change |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | No real change |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,800 nits | +900 nits (100%) |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | −44 MP (41%) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | +4 GB (50%) |
| Weight | 181 g | 186 g | +5 g (3%) |
| Launch price | $299 | $349 | +$50 (17%) |
Upgrade if…
- You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features
- You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen
POCO X5 Pro vs POCO X6 Pro: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the POCO X5 Pro to the POCO X6 Pro?
Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The POCO X6 Pro is 1 year newer than the POCO X5 Pro, and the BeastScore rises from 86.3 to 88.7. The biggest improvements: performance rated 10 points higher, 900 nits brighter peak display, 4 gb more ram. Trade-offs to know: lower-resolution main camera (−44 mp), 5 g heavier.
What is the biggest difference between the POCO X5 Pro and POCO X6 Pro?
Performance rated 10 points higher: 80 on the POCO X5 Pro vs 90 on the POCO X6 Pro.
Does the POCO X6 Pro have a bigger battery than the POCO X5 Pro?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the POCO X6 Pro?
Upgrade if: You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen.