The POCO X6 Pro is the top model of the 2024 X6 series from POCO. It was announced on January 11, 2024, and went on sale the same day. Its global launch price is $299 for 8GB + 256GB. In Europe, it costs €349.90. POCO does not sell it officially in the US. In China, the same phone is sold as the REDMI K70E.
Design and display
The phone has a 6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED display with a 2712 x 1220 resolution. It runs at up to 120Hz and reaches 1,800 nits at peak. It supports HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision. Gorilla Glass 5 covers the screen. The frame is plastic. The Black and Grey models have a plastic back, while the Yellow model uses vegan leather. It weighs 186 grams, or 190 grams in Yellow. The body has an IP54 rating.
Performance
The X6 Pro runs on the Dimensity 8300. POCO uses the Dimensity 8300-Ultra version, built on TSMC’s 4nm process. Its CPU reaches 3.35GHz, and the GPU is a Mali-G615. The phone has 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage is 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0, with no microSD slot. Notebookcheck measured 1,465,265 points in AnTuTu v10. A 5,000 mm² vapor chamber handles cooling. Other features include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an IR blaster and stereo speakers.
Cameras
The main camera uses a 64MP OmniVision OV64B sensor. The sensor is 1/2-inch, the aperture is f/1.7, and it has optical image stabilization. An 8MP ultrawide camera covers 120 degrees. A 2MP macro camera completes the rear setup. The phone records 4K video at up to 30fps. The 16MP front camera records 1080p at 60fps.
Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 5,000mAh. It charges at up to 67W, and the charger is in the box. In Notebookcheck’s test, a full charge took 50 minutes. The phone has no wireless charging. The REDMI K70E twin has a larger 5,500mAh battery and 90W charging.
Software and updates
The X6 Pro launched with Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14. POCO did not state a fixed number of OS upgrades or security update years at launch.
Should you buy the POCO X6 Pro?
The POCO X6 Pro fits buyers who want high performance for the price. Its chip and UFS 4.0 storage are faster than most mid-range rivals from 2024. It also suits gamers who like a large 120Hz screen. On the other hand, it has a plastic build and no headphone jack. It also lacks wireless charging. The phone is not sold in the US, and its successor is the POCO X7 Pro.
