Poco was never going to miss out on launching the latest in its F series with the flagship performance we have come to expect from the brand that brings the best value for money powerhouses for the masses, and the Poco F6 is now a proper mid-range 'flagship' combining the best of a bang for buck with the power in its performance.
The Poco F6 is a new entry in the Poco launch series, bagging premium but not really premium specs at a price that needs to get noticed by tech lovers along with people looking for entry-level pricing. Introducing the Poco F6_introducing with its unbuckled performance, sleek form factor body, and high-end camera department, took mid-range arena to a whole new level. In this review, we will be examining its design, display, performance, camera, and battery life to find out if it has what it takes to stand up to the competition.
Design and Display
Gone are the days of controversial design; the Poco F6 has an overall design package that looks and feels far more premium (and expensive, though it's not—seriously, it's not) and is a result of the brand's evolution over the years into a value for money, reasonably styled phone brand. Although we do not like the size, it is thin and light, and you will feel good when holding it. With Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back and a strong aluminum chassis, the device will definitely withstand the rigors of everyday life. Poco F6 Specifications According to the specifications, the Poco F6 comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that supports 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution. The colors jump, the blacks are nice and deep, and the brightness levels are high enough (2000 nits) to use it outside in full sunlight. It also features a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate for silky smooth scrolling and animations. This is especially useful when consuming HDR10+ media, which comes through with the best colors and detail.
Performance and Software
Sure, the Poco F6 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 chipset, lots of power on hand for computing, multitasking, gaming, and heavy-duty apps and games under the hood, so Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 it is. With 8GB and 12GB of RAM and 128GB and 256GB of internal storage, the Poco F6 will not experience lag, whether heavy or any type of user. The kind of responsiveness this phone offers to gamers will allow them to easily run games like Genshin Impact on high settings. On the software side, the Poco F6 features MIUI on Android 14 (up to October 2023). MIUI provides a wide range of customization options through which one can customize it as per their wish and make their phone far cooler. MIUI has a lot of cool features but also brings a couple of pre-installed apps that might not be in line with the user. However, every one of these apps can be removed to make it easier for the user.
Camera System
Poco F6 camera: 108MP camera setup, which adds to the charisma Other components are a triple-lens arrangement, including a 50MP essential camera, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP macro sensor. The primary camera shots in crisp, vibrant colors both in day-light and low light scenarios. The ultra-wide is useful for capturing landscapes or group shots, while the macro will help the user get up close to their subject and capture some detailed close-ups.
Night Mode on the Poco F6 offers decent low-light performance as well, yielding relatively noise-free and detailed images. A 20MP camera provides selfies that seem sharp and natural, even in lower-light situations at the front end. The Poco F6 can record 4K video, and the internal stabilization delivers smooth clips.
Battery Life and Charging
Powering the Poco F6 is a 5,000mAh battery that provides all-day battery life on a single charge, even with moderate to heavy use throughout the day. An ordinary user can make do with one charge for as long as two days. Poco claims that it is also supported by 67W fast charging and will charge the phone 0% to 100% in under an hour. There is also support for 30W wireless charging, which is nice for those who have gone wireless. Additional Features
Now, the Poco F6 packs in some features that enhance the usability factor. There is a side-mounted fingerprint ---scanner on the side, which is claimed to be fast and secure, and it comes with face unlock support as well. Sound reproduction is also crisp and loud, courtesy of stereo speakers—so it's good for videos and gaming. Of course, since this phone checks the budget box, POCO has also ensured that it is future-proof on the 5G front so you can expect quicker downloads and seamless streaming, once the networks mature.
Final Verdict
Poco F6 Exceptional caters the price even lower—a perfect flagship-level hardware and processing, a good bargain for the price point. With a flagship Qualcomm processor, Ultra HD camera, high refresh rate, AMOLED display, and 5500 mah with 67w fast charge, the Poco F6 delivers flagship devices at a great price. If you happened to be a gamer or a camera junkie, we would say the Poco F6 is definitely a very good option to be on your consideration list or definitely a phone you should get if you are somebody who just wants a solid phone for day-to-day use.
In short, the Poco F6 delivers on basically everything—performance, design, and value all get a seal of approval. It is one of those few phones that you are not going to regret if you want to purchase spending wisely without sacrificing quality.