Xiaomi accidentally reveals POCO F6 Pro could be Redmi K70 rebranded for global market

Published On: May 10, 2024

Highlights

POCO F6 Pro internal codename matches Redmi K70.
Redmi K70 launched in China in November 2023.
So, Xiaomi may be planning to launch the Redmi K70 under the POCO branding in the global market.

POCO F6 Pro hasn’t launched yet. We have only seen its mention on certification sites like the US’s FCC, UAE’s TDRA and Thailand’s NBTC. We had gathered from these listings that POCO F6 Pro could be Redmi K70 rebranded. Well, Xiaomi has not only accidentally revealed the existence of the POCO F6 Pro but also confirmed the similarity between the two phones. Here’s what happened:

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POCO F6 Pro update log appears online

Xiaomi has accidentally posted the POCO F6 Pro update log including the March 2024 security patch. This log mentions the device name and codename vermeer. Folks at GSMArena came across this.

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For the uninitiated, vermeer is the codename for the Redmi K70 also. This means Xiaomi could launch the Redmi K70 as POCO F6 Pro, perhaps in the global market.

Well, how identical these two phones may be internally and externally is to be seen. Still, since the Redmi K70 has been available in China since November 2023, let’s refer to it to know what the POCO F6 Pro could bring.

Redmi K70 specifications

Display: The Redmi K70 has a 6.67-inch OLED screen with 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, 4000nit peak brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR Vision, and an in-display fingerprint reader.
Processor: Under the hood, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Memory: In China, it is available up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. There is also 4GB virtual RAM support.
Software: It shipped with Android 14-based HyperOS in its home market.
Cameras: On the back, there is a 50MP main camera coupled with an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro module. There is a 16MP shooter on the front.
Battery: The phone supports a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging speed.
Connectivity: It’s a 5G phone with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a USB-C port, and NFC.
Miscellaneous: You also get a stereo speaker setup, an Infrared scanner and an X-axis vibration motor.