Poco F6 5G was launched in India last Thursday (May 23). The latest Poco F series phones come with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. This is India’s first phone powered by a 4nm octa-core chipset. The handset sports a 1.5K resolution OLED display and is equipped with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. It has a built-in 5,000mAh battery that supports 90W wired fast charging. The design and internals of the Poco F6 5G are identical to the Redmi Turbo 3 exclusive to China.
Poco F6 5G Price in India, Availability
The price of Poco F6 5G starts at 6,000 won. 29,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The price for the 12GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB versions is 5,000 won. 31,999 and 33,999 respectively. It is available in black and titanium colors and will be available for sale via Flipkart from May 29.
With bank offers and exchange discounts, customers can purchase the Poco F6 5G at a starting price of Rs. 25,999. The 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage variants are available for Rs. 27,999 and Rs. 29,999 each.
Poco F6 5G Specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Poco F6 5G runs on HyperOS interface based on Android 14. Poco promises three major Android updates and four years of security patches for the phone. It features a 6.67-inch 1.5K (1,220×2,712 pixels) resolution AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and 446ppi pixel density. The display supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Widevine L1. It offers a peak brightness of 2,400 nits and features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It runs on octa-core 4nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with up to 12GB of LPPDDR5x RAM.
Poco F6 5G features a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel 1/1.9-inch Sony IMX882 sensor with support for optical image stabilization (OIS), electronic image stabilization (EIS), and f/1.59 aperture. The camera setup also includes an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide-angle camera. There is a 20-megapixel OV20B front camera for selfies and video chatting. The new phone includes Poco’s Iceloop cooling technology for heat management.
Poco F6 5G offers up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS/AGPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, and proximity sensor.
Poco F6 5G comes with hybrid dual stereo speakers that support Dolby Atmos and are Hi-Res certified. It has an IP64 rated dust and splash resistant structure. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication and also supports face unlock.
Poco has equipped the Poco F6 5G with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging. The brand bundles a 120W adapter in the box. The dimensions are 160×74.4×7.8mm and the weight is 179g.
The specifications and design of the Poco F6 5G indicate that it is a rebranded Redmi Turbo 3 for the international market. The latter was unveiled in China last month with an initial price of 1,999 yuan (roughly Rs. 23,000).
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