The newly released itel RS4 is a fairly good budget gaming smartphone. On paper, it can match the capabilities of the POCO M6 Pro but with a slight price difference
In this video, we look at both smartphones and see which one is the better bang-for-the-buck choise:
The itel RS4 is surprisingly a strong budget contender. For just PHP 6,299, it delivers decent performance for everyday tasks and even some casual gaming, all wrapped in a stylish (though slightly chinny) package. However, you might want to prepare yourselves to compromise on display quality and camera prowess.
Meanwhile, POCO M6 Pro absolutely takes things up a notch albeit at a higher cost. Coming in at PHP 11,999, it boasts a superior display, a more versatile camera system, and faster charging. It even throws in some bonus features like an IP rating and an IR blaster for good measure.
itel RS4 vs. POCO M6 Pro specs:
| itel RS4 | POCO M6 Pro 4G |
|---|---|
| 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display |
| 1612 x 720 pixels, 120Hz | 2400 x 1080 pixels, 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak) brightness |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| MediaTek Helio G99-Ultimate | MediaTek Helio G99-Ultra |
| 6nm, octa-core, up to 2.2GHz | 6nm, octa-core, up to 2.2GHz |
| 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4x RAM | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4x RAM |
| 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage | 256GB, 512GB UFS 2.2 storage |
| Expandable via microSD (dedicated slot) | Expandable up to 1TB via microSD (hybrid slot) |
| Dual rear cameras: | Triple rear cameras: |
| - 50MP rear camera | - 64MP f/1.79 main, OIS |
| - AI lens | - 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide |
| - 2MP f/2.4 macro | |
| 8MP selfie shooter (hole punch notch) | 16MP f/2.45 selfie shooter (hole punch notch) |
| Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm audio jack | 3.5mm audio jack |
| NFC | NFC |
| Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor, face unlock |
| IP54 splash and dust resistance | |
| Dual stereo speakers | Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, IR blaster |
| itel OS 13 (Android 13) | MIUI 14 for POCO (Android 13) |
| 5000mAh battery | 5000mAh battery |
| 45W charging | 67W charging |
| 163.69 x 75.69 x 8.15 mm | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm |
| 198g | 179g |
| Lurex Black, Silvery White, Elegant Beige | Black, Blue, Purple |
| PHP 6,299 (8GB+128GB) PHP 7,499 (12GB+256GB) | PHP 11,999 (8GB+256GB) PHP 13,999 (12GB+512GB) |
So, which one is your bet?
