Poco F4 5G vs iQOO Neo 6 5G: Fight between two 5G mid-range phones

Let's find out the similarities and differences between the two mid-range 5G smartphones.

– Sachin Deo Verma 24 June 2022

Design

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Display

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Processor

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Camera

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Battery

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Other Features

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Which one should you buy?

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