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.

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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.

Other details

  • 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.

POCO X6 Pro 5G specifications (expected)

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: 6.67-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

Key Specs

POCO X6 Pro
MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | 8 GBProcessor
6.67 inches (16.94 cm) Display
64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MPRear camera
16 MPSelfie camera
5000 mAh Battery
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POCO X6 Pro Price
Rs. 20,995
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
8.0/10

Design
★  
8.0
/10
Display
★  
8.0
/10
Software
★  
7.0
/10
Camera
★  
7.5
/10
Performance
★  
8.5
/10
Battery
★  
8.0
/10

Pros

  • Striking design
  • Impressive display
  • Powerful performance
  • Capable stereo speakers

Cons

  • UI needs refinement
  • Cameras could have been better
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