POCO X6 series launching in India on January 11th; price, specs leaked on Amazon UAE

POCO X6 series launching in India on January 11th; price, specs leaked on Amazon UAE

HIGHLIGHTS

• POCO has confirmed that the X6 series will be revealed in India in January.
• The series is expected to include two models – POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro.
• The X6 Pro will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor

After several leaks and speculations, POCO has now officially confirmed that the upcoming X6 series is set to arrive in India on January 11th. The series is expected to include two models – POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro.

It is worth noting that the announcement comes after a Flipkart teaser recently appeared online mentioning the POCO X6 series launch date. On the other hand, ahead of the launch, the pricing and specifications of the Pro variant and POCO M6 Pro 4G have also surfaced online.

POCO X6 series India launch date

• Via an official press release, the smartphone brand has confirmed that the POCO X6 series is scheduled for release in India at 5:30 PM on January 11th, 2024.
• POCO also mentioned that the upcoming launch will mark the introduction of the MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra SoCto the Indian market, featuring on the POCO X6 Pro.

• A Flipkart teaser also suggests that the POCO X6 series will be launched in India on January 11th.
• Recent leaked renders indicate that the X6 Pro might share similarities with the recently launched Redmi K70e in China.
• Meanwhile, media reports suggest that the POCO X6 series is set to make its global debut in India.

POCO X6 Pro 5G, M6 Pro 4G price, specifications

The POCO X6 Pro 5G and M6 Pro 4G have appeared on Amazon UAE listings, unveiling specific specifications and pricing information for both devices. Take a look at the details.

Leaked pricing details

• The listing on Amazon reveals that the upcoming POCO X6 Pro, equipped with 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage, is priced at AED 1,299 (approx Rs 29,469).
• On the other hand, the POCO M6 Pro 4G, with the same storage variant, is listed for AED 899 (approx Rs 20,394) on the Amazon UAE.

POCO X6 Pro 5G specs

• Display:Via the listing, it has been revealed that the POCO X6 Pro will showcase a 6.67-inch 1.5K LTPS 120Hz display.
• Chipset:As anticipated, the upcoming X6 Pro 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor.
• Storage:The POCO X6 Pro 5G will boast 12GB RAM along with a 512GB storage capacity, as per the listing.
• Rear cameras:The Amazon listing indicates a triple-lens rear camera setup, including a 67MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.
• OS:The POCO X6 Pro 5G will run on Android 13 OS.
• Battery:The upcoming phone is expected to feature a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

POCO M6 Pro 4G specs

• Display:The affordable POCO M6 Pro 4G will come with a 6.67-inch FullHD+ POLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate.
• Chipset:The 4G phone will be equipped with the MediaTek Helio G99 processor, according to the Amazon listing.
• Rear cameras:The POCO M6 Pro 4G will likely sport a 64MP OIS AI triple camera setup.
• Selfie camera:The M6 Pro 4G might pack a 16MP camera on the front.
• Storage:This smartphone will likely also offer 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.
• OS:Like the POCO X6 Pro, the M6 Pro 4G will operate on Android 13.
• Battery:The POCO M6 Pro 4G will house a 5,000mAh battery, supporting fast 67W charging technology.
• • The vanilla POCO X6 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC.
  • The POCO X6 Pro is believed to be a rebrand of the Redmi K70e.
  • Interestingly, the Redmi K70e is the only other Xiaomi phone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra chipset.
  • This suggests the POCO X6 Pro will be a rebranded Redmi K70e, while the POCO X6 could be a rebadge of the Redmi Note 13 Pro.
  • The post on X doesn’t reveal or tease the launch timeline but recent reports suggest the POCO X6 might debut in the country in January.

  POCO X6 series specifications (expected)

  • Display:The POCO X6 series is expected to sport a 6.67-inch 1.9K OLED display with a 2712 x 1220 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision
  • Chipset:The POCO X6 Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra SoC. While the regular X6 could get the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC
  • OS: Android 14 with the HyperOS custom skin pre-installed.
  • Storage:Up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB internal storage.
  • Rear cameras: The POCO X6 Pro could feature a 64MP OmniVision OV64B primary sensor with OIS + EIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera.
  • The POCO X6 might have a 200MP primary Samsung HP3 sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera and a 2MP macro camera.
  • Front camera:There could be a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies
  • Battery:The POCO X6 Pro could have a 5,500mAh battery with 90W fast wired charging technology. The POCO X6 might pack a 5100mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

  POCO X6 series’ India launch was recently confirmed by the brand through teaser posters on social media platforms. The teaser image had the tagline “The Ultimate Predator”. In a new post on X (formerly Twitter), the company has also confirmed the POCO X6 series will debut the MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra chipset in India. A dedicated microsite on Flipkart is also live and this confirms the series will be sold via the e-commerce platform right after launch.