Poco, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, has launched its latest 5G smartphone in India, the Poco M6 Pro 5G. The device offers a sleek design, a powerful processor, a 50MP dual rear camera, and a 5000mAh battery. The Poco M6 Pro 5G is aimed at the budget-conscious consumers who want a fast and smooth 5G experience.
The Poco M6 Pro 5G sports a premium glass design with a waterdrop-style display notch. The phone comes in two color options: Power Black and Forest Green. The back panel has a glossy finish and a dual camera module with a LED flash. The phone also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for convenient unlocking.
The phone has a 6.79-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2460×1080 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass and offers a smooth and immersive visual experience. The phone has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 91.2% screen-to-body ratio.
Performance and Storage
The Poco M6 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, which is based on a 4nm fabrication process. The processor has an octa-core CPU with a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz and an Adreno 619 GPU. The processor supports 5G connectivity and offers fast and smooth performance.
The phone comes in three variants: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The phone also supports an additional 8GB RAM expansion option, which means the top variant can have up to 16GB of virtual RAM. The phone has a dedicated microSD card slot for further storage expansion up to 1TB.
Camera and Battery
The Poco M6 Pro 5G boasts a 50MP dual rear camera setup, which consists of a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The camera supports AI features, such as night mode, HDR, and portrait mode. The camera can record 4K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 60fps. The phone also has an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
The phone is backed by a 5000mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging. The battery can provide up to 17 hours of video playback, 12 hours of gaming, or 34 hours of calling on a single charge. The phone comes with a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Price and Availability
The Poco M6 Pro 5G is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, Rs. 12,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant, and Rs. 14,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. The phone will go on sale in India starting from December 22 at 12 pm IST, exclusively through Flipkart. The phone will compete with other budget 5G smartphones, such as the Realme 8s 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G, and the Motorola Moto G50 5G.
