POCO has unveiled the F6 series smartphones in the global markets. It includes the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro. Notably, the Indian market gets only the standard model. The F6 and F6 Pro are rebranded variants of the Redmi Turbo 3 and Redmi K70 Pro that are available in China. This isn’t surprising because POCO phones are rebadged versions of Redmi devices.
POCO F6 series specifications and features
The POCO F6 and F6 Pro sport a 6.67-inch OLED display integrated with a fingerprint scanner and a 120Hz refresh rate. The former has a 1.5K resolution and a 2,400 nits peak brightness whereas the latter bears a 2K resolution with 4,000 nits peak brightness. The screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass Victus. Both phones have a flat frame. The standard model has two protruding camera rings while the pro model features a rectangular island.
In the imaging department, the POCO F6 has a dual rear camera setup of a 50MP Sony LYT-600 OIS-enabled main sensor with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Meanwhile, the K70 Pro features triple rear cameras comprising of a 50MP OIS main lens, a 2MP macro unit, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. Up front, the standard and pro models have 20MP and 16MP selfie snappers. Both phones come with AI features like object eraser and more.
Under the hood, the POCO F6 is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. On the other hand, the F6 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The former packs up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage whereas the Pro model maxes out at up to 16GB and 1TB RAM and storage respectively. There is a heat dissipation system onboard. The POCO F6 duo are backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit. The standard variant supports 90W charging whereas the pro model maxes out at 120W. Software-wise, the POCO F6 series ships with HyperOS-based Android 14 out of the box.
In India, the POCO F6 starts at Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant whereas the 12GB + 256 costs Rs 31,999. There is also a 12GB + 512GB option that is priced at Rs 33,999. It will be available for purchase starting May 29 from Flipkart in the country. The smartphone is offered in Titanium Glow, Classic Black, and Everland Green colors.
In the global markets, the POCO F6 costs $379 and $429 for the same configurations. The 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB variants of the F6 Pro are priced at $499 and $549 respectively. The highest 16GB + 1TB option carries a price tag of $629.
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