Xiaomi POCO X6 Pro Specs, Price, and Best Deals

The Xiaomi POCO X6 Pro along with the Poco X6 the newest smartphone from Poco. It is packed with an impressive performance with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset first for international, Android 14 operating system-based Xiaomi with Xiaomi’s new HyperOS in the country. The android phone comes with a silicone case, a 6.67-inch display, a 64MP triple camera with OIS, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, and a 5000mAh (typ) battery with 67W turbo fast charging.

Design

The Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro, when compared to its predecessor, the Poco X5 Pro, appears to offer enhanced value. Despite the absence of a glass back or metal frame, the phone’s plastic design easily be mistaken for metal.

The glossy plastic back panel mimics the look and feel of glass, contributing to the premium design. This device is framed by a flat bumper, reminiscent of the iPhone, giving it a matte metallic appearance despite being constructed from plastic.

Additionally, the Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro boasts a curved back and rounded edges for a comfortable grip, and is available in three colors – Poco Yellow with a vegan leather finish, Racing Grey, and Spectre Black.

On the front, the Xiaomi device has a 6.67-inch screen, features thin bezels, and a hole-punch cutout for the front camera, delivering a premium look. Poco also includes an optical in-display fingerprint scanner at the bottom of the display, enhancing security.

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In addition, it features a rear camera array framed by a large semi-transparent rectangle sporting the same color as the overall design with a stylish wavy pattern. The module holds the triple rear camera and flash LED. This not only adds an aesthetic appeal but also minimizes wobbling caused by protruding lenses.

Meanwhile, the Poco X6 Pro includes an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, adding durability. The phone’s button placement, including volume and power buttons on the left frame, a USB Type-C 2.0 port, dual SIM support, and an IR blaster, contribute to its overall functionality. Despite its slightly higher price, the Poco X6 Pro offers features like water resistance that enhance its value proposition in the market.

Display

The Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro boasts a 6.67-inch Flow AMOLED 1.5K CrystalRes display that goes beyond the ordinary, offering a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels (20:9 ratio, ~446 ppi density), surpassing the standard 1080p quality. It also supports Dolby Vision, a feature complemented by an impressive peak brightness of 1,800 nits which can still reach 1,200 nits in regular situations, with an extra boost available. Hence, the display ensures clear visibility even under direct sunlight.

Additionally, the Poco X6 Pro boasts 68 billion colors and support for the DCI – P3 wide color gamut, offering versatility in color reproduction. The display also features a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz and 480Hz touch sampling rate by default which can be boosted to an exceptional 2160Hz with 16x super resolution touch control, providing optimal responsiveness, particularly during gaming sessions.

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Meanwhile,  users can choose from three preset color modes (Original Color Pro, Vivid, and Saturated) and an Advanced mode for personalized adjustment of RGB colors. The viewing angles of the phone’s display are notably excellent, enhancing the overall visual experience.

This device has an eye-friendly display with 16,000 levels of brightness adjustment and 1920Hz PWM dimming together to provide a smooth brightness adjustment and help for eye comfort in low-light environments. The brightness can automatically adjust the colour temperature according to changes in natural light while on Use Cycle Mode, enhancing eye protection and overall comfort for daily use.

Camera

The Poco X6 Pro features a versatile triple-camera setup, including a standard 64MP lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. Departing from the 108MP 1/1.52-inch main sensor found in its predecessors, the Poco X5 Pro and X4 Pro, the X6 Pro opts for a smaller but still impressive 1/2-inch 64MP main sensor. The color science of the three lenses exhibits variation, with the ultra-wide camera producing cooler tones, 2X photos featuring warmer tones, and the primary camera maintaining a balance between the two.

The primary camera, based on the OV64B sensor, employs a 64MP OmniVision chip with a 1/2.0″ optical format, 0.7µm pixels, OIS and EIS dual stabilization, and a 4-cell filter array (Quad Bayer). The accompanying lens has a 25mm equivalent focal length, an f/1.7 aperture, and is equipped with stabilization. The ultrawide camera, utilizing the OV08D, is an 8MP unit with a 1/4.4″ optical format, 1.0µm pixels, and features a fixed-focus lens with a focal length equivalent to 16mm and an f/2.2 aperture.

The Poco X6 Pro’s camera setup comes equipped with features such as LED flash, HDR, and panorama for enhanced photography. The rear camera supports video recording capabilities at 4K@24/30fps and 1080p@30/60fps with gyro-electronic Image Stabilization (gyro-EIS), ensuring smooth and stable footage.

On the front, the Poco X6 Pro houses a 16MP selfie camera built around the OV16A sensor. This sensor offers a 16MP resolution, a 1/3.06″ optical format, and 1.0µm pixels. The selfie camera impressively captures details with minimal smudginess or artificial beauty effects. While low-light performance is average, video recording in low-light situations produces decent results.

On the other hand, the front camera offers video recording at 1080p@30/60fps, providing clear and detailed videos. However, it lacks a front flash, which might impact the quality of selfies in low-light conditions. Despite the absence of a front flash, the Poco X6 Pro aims to deliver a comprehensive camera experience with its versatile features and impressive video recording capabilities.

Hardware and Software

The Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro is equipped with the powerful Dimensity 8300-Ultra, a Mediatek chip crafted on a cutting-edge 4nm process. This chipset, currently exclusive to the X6 Pro and the Redmi K70E, boasts an octa-core CPU configuration. It features four high-performance Cortex-A715 cores, with frequencies reaching up to 3.35GHz, accompanied by four energy-efficient Cortex-A510 cores operating at 2.20GHz. It is also equipped with the latest Mali-G615 GPU which enhances the graphical performance, delivering impressive features and an exceptional user experience.

Additionally, the Poco X6 Pro runs on Xiaomi’s newly rebranded Android overlay, HyperOS, the Poco X6 Pro stands out as one of the first devices to feature this system out of the box. HyperOS introduces notable changes, including a redesigned Control Center that omits text labels from icons. Users can personalize the lock screen and experience a new system-wide font called MiSans.

The device’s 5000 mAh ultra-large capacity battery ensures extended usage throughout the day. Additionally, the device supports 67W turbocharging, allowing for a remarkable 45-minute charging time to reach 100%. It also has a WildBoost Optimisation 2.0 feature that further improves the gaming experience.

According to tests conducted at a 25°C environmental temperature with the screen off, the Poco X6 Pro showcases impressive battery endurance in various scenarios. It offers 19+ hours of video playback, 15+ hours of navigation, 50+ hours of music playback, and 29+ hours of call time. These results emphasize the device’s capability to meet the demands of diverse usage patterns, making it a reliable companion for extended periods. However, charging time may vary due to temperature differences and background app activities.

The Xiaomi Poco X6Pro also features Dolby Atmos-tuned dual stereo speakers that offer an immersive experience. It also supports both Hi-Res and Hi-Res wireless audio.

For connectivity, this phone supports a USB Type-C 2.0 port, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, NFC, and most GPS connectivity options. This device also supports the 5G network connection.

Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro Price and Availability

Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro price starts at around $348 at leading online stores. The Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro price in Nigeria should start at about ₦450,500.