POCO X6 Pro 5G global/ India launch timeline, chipset details surface online

HIGHLIGHTS

• The POCO X6 Pro 5G might be launched soon in India and global markets.
• The Redmi K70e will likely be launched as POCO X6 Pro 5G in India.
• The POCO X6 Pro 5G will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 SoC.

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K70 series in China a few weeks ago, and since then there have been reports that the upcoming POCO X6 Pro 5G might be a rebranded version of the recently launched Redmi K70e.

A new report now hints at some key details, including the chipset, and global as well as India launch timeline of the upcoming phone, which is said to be next year. Here are more details about the POCO X6 Pro 5G.

POCO X6 Pro 5G global/ India launch timeline

• As per a report by Xiaomiui, the company is getting ready to unveil the POCO X6 Pro 5G at a launch event in January 2024.
• The countdown for the global market release has started, with the expected launch date in the last week of January.
• The report mentioned that the phone will also be introduced in India, making it available for users in all regions to purchase the POCO X6 Pro 5G.
• However, it is worth mentioning that the company is yet to reveal the launch date officially in the coming weeks

• The POCO X6 Pro 5G will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 chipset.
• The upcoming POCO phone will feature the HyperOS interface based on Android 14.

As per a recent report, the FCC listing revealed that the POCO X6 Pro will be available in two storage configurations – 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM with 512GB of storage. Notably, it also stated the presence of 67W fast charging support. Additionally, the upcoming smartphone will be equipped with 5G capabilities and NFC support.

Details about the POCO X6 Pro 5G are currently limited. However, as there are expectations that it might be a rebranded version of the Redmi K70e, here’s a brief overview of the Redmi K70e specifications.

• Display:67-inch OLED screen with 1.5K resolution, 12-bit color, and a 120Hz refresh rate, reaching a peak brightness of 1,800 nits
• Chipset:MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC
• Rear cameras:64MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor
• Front camera:16MP front camera
• Storage:Up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and internal storage options go up to 1TB using UFS 4.0 technology.
• OS:Android 14 with the HyperOS custom skin pre-installed
• Battery:5,500mAh battery with 90W fast wired charging technology

• he POCO X6 Pro 5G was recently spotted on NBTC and BIS certification platforms.
• The FCC listing discloses two storage configurations for the upcoming device.
• The listing hints at the RAM, storage, and charging details of the POCO X6 Pro 5G.

Smartphone brand POCO expanded its product lineup earlier this year by introducing the the POCO X5 5G and the POCO X5 Pro 5G. The company is now gearing up to launch the POCO X6 Pro 5G.

The upcoming phone’s recent appearances on certification platforms like NBTC and BIS hint at an imminent launch, and further confirmation comes as the POCO X6 Pro 5G emerges on the FCC certification website. It is worth mentioning that the certification also hints at the RAM, storage, and charging details of the POCO X6 Pro 5G.

POCO X6 Pro 5G FCC certification website details

• The POCO X6 Pro 5G has been featured on the FCC certification website under the model number 2311DRK48G, where the ‘G’ denotes the global variant.
• The FCC listing discloses two storage configurations for the device – 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of storage, and 12GB of RAM with 512GB of storage.
• The FCC listing (via) indicates that the smartphone will be equipped with 5G capabilities and NFC support, enhancing connectivity options.

• The operating system for the POCO X6 Pro 5G is listed as Xiaomi HyperOS 1.0, indicating the software environment it will run on.
• Notably, the FCC certification confirms the inclusion of 67W fast charging support, contributing to efficient and rapid battery replenishment.

POCO X6 Pro 5G will launch as Redmi K70e globally

Details on the POCO X6 Pro 5G remain limited, but it is expected that it may come as a rebranded version of the Redmi K70e. The Redmi K70e, launched in China last month, shares an identical model number of 2311DRK48C (with ‘C’ representing the Chinese variant).

Additionally, the Indian variant of the POCO X6 Pro, distinguished by the model number 2311DRK48I (with ‘I’ signifying the Indian variant), has successfully obtained BIS certification. This alignment in model numbers across different variants hints at a potential connection between the  and the Redmi K70e. Here’s a quick look at the Redmi K70e specifications.

• Display:67-inch 1.5K OLED 12-bit 120Hz display, 1,800 nits peak brightness
• Chipset:MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC
• Rear cameras:64MP OIS main camera + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP macro sensor
• Seflie camera:16MP front snapper
• Storage:Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 of internal storage
• OS:Android 14-based HyperOS custom skin out of the box
• Battery:5,500mAh battery, 90W fast wired charging technology

• POCO X6 Pro 5G has been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification site. Here, the smartphone carries the model number 2311DRK48G along with the listing, clearly mentioning that it’s the POCO X6 Pro 5G.
• According to a report by The Tech Outlook, the Indian variant of the POCO X6 Pro 5G was spotted on BIS with the model number 2311DRK48I, and the Chinese variant with the model number 2311DRK48C is said to launch as the Redmi K70e later today.
• Going by these sightings, the POCO X6 Pro 5G is expected to launch as the rebranded version of the Redmi K70e globally, and in India. This also changes the previous speculationthat the Redmi K70e will launch globally as a rebranded POCO F6 5G.