Poco X6 Pro: launched with HyperOS on top of Android 14


Design & Display

The Poco X6 Pro stood out when it launched in India on January 11, 2024, in three color options—Black, Gray, and Yellow—and quickly became available on Flipkart .

It features a 6.67-inch “CrystalRes Flow AMOLED” panel with 1.5K resolution (2,712 × 1,220), 120 Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of about 1,800 nits—for vivid outdoors visibility .

Visually it’s slick: ultra-slim bezels (1.3 mm sides, 2.27 mm bottom) and a slightly curved back—especially noticeable in the yellow leather-style finish .


Performance & Battery

Under the hood, the Poco X6 Pro runs on the flagship-grade MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with an octa-core setup (up to 3.35 GHz) and a Mali-G615 GPU—a serious jump in raw power over midrange chips .

You’ll get options for 8 GB or 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM, paired with UFS 4.0 storage—up to 512 GB—for fast load speeds .

The 5,000 mAh battery, while slightly smaller than the non-Pro’s 5,100 mAh, charges at 67 W fully in under an hour—thanks to the included charger .


Camera & Imaging

Poco outfits the X6 Pro with a triple rear camera: a 64 MP main sensor with OIS and EIS, plus an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro lens. The front camera is 16 MP .

In real-world use, the main shooter delivers sharp daytime shots—though sometimes a bit warm or bright—and outperforms in low-light compared to the standard Poco X6 . The ultrawide is decent; the macro is underwhelming. For video, both phones handle 4 K @ 30fps and 1080p @ 60fps, but only the Pro supports 24fps and HDR .


Software & Support

The Poco X6 Pro launched with HyperOS on top of Android 14—a more refined UI with quick actions and better animations. You’ll also get three OS upgrades (up to Android 17) and four years of security updates .

Fair warning: there’s quite a bit of preinstalled software you might want to strip out—think Facebook, Netflix, TikTok, Mi apps, random games—but all of it can be uninstalled .


Price & Availability

In India, the Poco X6 Pro launched between ₹24,000 and ₹28,000 depending on configuration—commonly available in 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB, and up to 12 GB + 512 GB variants .

The phone hit stores around mid-January after the launch on Jan 11 via Flipkart .


Pros & Cons

Strong Dimensity 8300-Ultra performance Bloatware needs manual cleanup
Bright 120 Hz AMOLED display with slim bezels No IP67/68, only IP54 water resistance
Fast UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5X RAM Macro camera is low quality
67 W fast charging included UI customization takes time to tweak
Three OS upgrades and 4 years of support Non-Pro version offers slightly larger battery


Verdict

If you’re in India and want a future-proof, high-performance Android phone without breaking the bank, the Poco X6 Pro is a standout. The Dimensity 8300-Ultra, high-res AMOLED, fast storage, and long software support make it a solid value—even with a bit of bloatware and average macro shots. It’s especially suited for gamers and content takers.

Still, if your budget is tight or you want better battery numbers, the standard Poco X6 might be smart to consider. But if you stretch a bit for those upgrades, the X6 Pro is a strong pick that stands up well against similarly priced rivals.

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