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Poco M6 Pro 5G vs Motorola G56

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Poco M6 Pro 5G

Poco M6 Pro 5G

  • 199 g.
  • 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Screen: 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 36,000Out of Stock
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Motorola G56

Motorola G56

  • 200 g.
  • About 6.72 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 256 GB storage in this version.
KSh 35,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Motorola G56 is the stronger choice: it scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz), charges faster (30 W) and has more RAM (12 GB), while the Poco M6 Pro 5G only has a sturdier plastic build with a glass back.

Weight

Poco M6 Pro 5G
199 g
Motorola G56
200 g

Display

Poco M6 Pro 5G
6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
Motorola G56
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)

Performance

Poco M6 Pro 5G
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor
Motorola G56
Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Poco M6 Pro 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Motorola G56
5,200 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Poco M6 Pro 5G
18 W rated wired charging power
Motorola G56
30 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Poco M6 Pro 5G

  • Plastic frame and glass back (vs plastic frame).

Motorola G56

  • Faster rated wired charging: 30 W (vs 18 W).
  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP53).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 13).

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PriorityPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
Display6.79-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 396 ppi6.72-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 392 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processorMediatek Dimensity 7060 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM12 GB RAM
StorageUp to 256 GB storage256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,200 mAh battery
Charging18 W wired charging30 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
BrandPOCOMotorola
ModelPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola Moto G56
Announced2023, August 05 (released 2023, August 05)2025, May 29
Device type / form family—Smartphone
Release status—Available. Released 2025, May 29
Model numbers—XT2529-2, XT2529-1

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
Dimensions168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm165.8 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight199 g200 g (7.05 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass)Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, silicone polymer (eco leather) back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
DisplayIPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nitsIPS LCD, 120Hz; 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features90Hz, 550 nits120Hz
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate—120Hz
Pixel density—~392 ppi
Aspect ratio—20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—~86.2% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
ProcessorQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 613IMG BXM-8-256
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB12GB
Storage64GB, 128GB, 256GB256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2—
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations—128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF; auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0 (wide), 1.12µm32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.7µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30/60fps
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes
Wide camera—50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF
Ultra-wide camera—8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
BatteryLi-Po 5000 mAh5200 mAh
Charging18W wired, PD30W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
Operating systemAndroid 13, MIUI 14Android 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM; · Nano-SIM + eSIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - LATAM
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 71 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - LATAM
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - LATAM
Network speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoFM radio (market/region dependent; downlodable)
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
NFC—Yes (market/region dependent)

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
Water resistanceIP53 dust protected and water resistant (vertical water sprays)IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Durability and certification—Drop resistant up to 1.2m; MIL-STD-810H compliant*; * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass; virtual proximity sensingFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsPower Black, Forest GreenPantone: Black Oyster, Gray Mist, Dazzling Blue, Dill
Desktop mode—Smart Connect support

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationPoco M6 Pro 5GMotorola G56
EU label energy—Class B
EU label battery—49:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fall—Class A (270 falls)
EU label repairability—Class A

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the Motorola G56 is the better buy; the Poco M6 Pro 5G makes sense if you want a sturdier plastic build with a glass back.

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