Poco, the renowned smartphone brand, has officially revealed its plan to introduce the newest addition to its M series lineup in India on August 5. The eagerly awaited Poco M6 Pro 5G phone is set to make its debut at 12 pm on the said date. Indian consumers can conveniently purchase this cutting-edge smartphone through Flipkart.
The online retailer has already crafted a product page for the Poco M6 Pro 5G. In a tweet by Poco India, it exclaims, “Discover the Speedverse with the #POCOM6PRO5G, elevating you to new heights of speed and performance. Join us for the launch on 5th August at 12 pm on Flipkart.”
Based on the images provided by the company, the camera setup on the phone bears a resemblance to that of the recently launched Redmi 12 5G in India. It is probable that the Poco M6 Pro 5G will feature similar specifications, such as a 6.79-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD screen, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, IP53 ratings for dust and splash resistance, and a 5000mAh battery.
What catches the eye is the introduction of a vibrant green color option for this model, with expectations of more color choices, including the signature Poco Yellow. The anticipated configurations may include up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, along with the possibility of more budget-friendly variants.
Recently, Poco made its entry into the Indian wireless earbuds market with the launch of Poco Pods, priced at ₹2,999. These earbuds boast an impressive battery life of 30 hours when used with the charging case. For Android users, the device supports the standard SBC Bluetooth codec, while Apple iPhone users can connect via Bluetooth.
Poco Pods also provide a wireless range of 10 meters, and the charging process takes approximately 1.5 hours for a full charge. As for the charging case, the available port (USB-C or micro USB) remains undisclosed at this time.
Specifications of POCO M6 PRO 5G
- A large 6.79-inch FHD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels) LCD screen with a 30/48/60/90Hz adaptive refresh rate, providing a 91% screen-to-body ratio, and reaching a peak brightness of 550 nits. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
- Powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 4nm Mobile Platform, featuring 2.2 GHz x 2 A78-based and 2GHz x 6 A55-based Kryo CPUs, alongside an Adreno 613 GPU.
- Two RAM and storage options are available: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, or 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. It supports expandable memory of up to 1TB with a microSD card.
- Operating on Android 13 with MIUI 14.
- Supports Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD).
- Equipped with a 50MP rear camera, LED flash, and a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there’s an 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.
- Features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an infrared sensor.
- Comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and a bottom-firing loudspeaker.
- The device’s dimensions are 168.6×76.28×8.17mm, and it weighs 199g.
- Connectivity options include 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C.
- Powered by a 5000mAh (typical) battery, supporting 18W fast charging.
Pricing
The POCO M6 Pro 5G offers two appealing color options, Forest Green and Power Black, with competitive pricing. The 4GB + 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 10,999, while the 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 12,999, making it a more affordable choice compared to the Redmi 12 5G, despite having similar specifications. Interested buyers can purchase the phone exclusively from Flipkart, starting from August 9th at 12 noon.
