The POCO X6 Pro in the "Racing Grey" variant has a glastick back which attracts a lot of smudges and fingerprints. The camera island is in black due to which the back has a clean dual tone finish. POCO also provides a high-quality TPU case with the device which helps prevents fingerprints and offers protection.
Display
The POCO X6 Pro features a 6.67-inch 1.5K OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device has peak brightness of 1,800 nits and supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and also a 100% wide colour gamut. The brightness is impressive as well as the visbility in direct sunlight.
Rear Cameras
The POCO X6 Pro flaunts a 64MP+8MP+2MP triple rear camera. The camera produces sharp images even in low light conditions and good colour reproduction. Although there is room for improvement as the images exhibit noise in frame. And the portrait mode lacks edge detection.
Front Cameras
The POCO X6 Pro flaunts a 16MP front camera. The camera captures pleasing selfies but tends to smooth out facial details.
Performance
The POCO X6 Pro is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC. You can efficiently multitask and everything runs smoothly. It handles BGMI with maximum graphics and frame rate settings, showing no hiccups or frame-drop issues during intense gameplay. Although the device warms up slightly with extended use.
Software
In terms of software, the POCO X6 Pro runs Xiaomi HyperOS out of the box based on Android 14. The software is somewhat bloated but it can be uninstalled. There are also some new features. Additionally POCO has pledged up to three years of major software updates and four years of security updates for the X6 series.
Battery
The POCO X6 Pro comes with a 5,000mAh battery. The battery is sufficient to last a full day of usage, even with gaming. On the PC Mark battery test, the POCO X6 Pro achieved a score of 12 hours and 25 minutes.
Charging
The POCO X6 Pro supports 67W charging. The device takes around 40-45 minutes to go from 0 to 100 percent.
Verdict
The POCO X6 Pro is a standout gaming-focused mid-range smartphone.The display is top-notch and the software is feature rich. The charging speed is also impressive. While it falls behind due to bloated software and underwhelming camera, the X6 Pro is a compelling choice at its starting price of Rs 26,999.
Editor's rating: 8.5/10
Cons
> UI needs refinement > Cameras could have been better