POCO F6 Review: A Powerful Smartphone for Everyone

A month ago, POCO surprised the affordable sub-flagship market with the launch of the POCO F6. This smartphone proved to be highly interesting and has already gathered numerous positive reviews from tech bloggers and journalists.

What exactly impressed everyone about the POCO F6? We explain in our review.

The POCO F6 smartphone series represents a long-awaited update, offering users high-end technology at an accessible price. The POCO F6 is an updated version of the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 3; therefore, all specifications discussed in this review remain identical.

The POCO F6 stands out for its key qualities: an excellent display, powerful hardware, and an affordable price. The base F6 model has become particularly attractive due to the combination of high performance and accessible pricing, hardly lagging behind the Pro version.

The main feature of the POCO F6 is its vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, and a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels. This display, with a peak brightness of up to 2400 nits, ensures bright and saturated colors, making content viewing a true pleasure. The screen refresh rate is 120 Hz, making it ideal for watching content and gaming. Additionally, touch sensitivity has been improved, ensuring quick response in games.

Inside the POCO F6 lies the latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 4.0 storage, guaranteeing excellent performance.

The cameras on the Poco F6 have also received updates. The main camera provides high detail and quality shots in any lighting. It is now equipped with a 50 MP sensor with a wide f/1.59 aperture and optical image stabilization, replacing the previous outdated 64-megapixel sensor. The 8 MP ultra-wide camera remains unchanged but performs its job adequately, although it falls short in some aspects. The front camera has been upgraded to 20 MP and provides excellent selfies with a wide field of view.

The POCO F6 deserves special attention for its video recording quality. The main camera allows recording video with optical stabilization in 4K format at 60 frames per second. Two encoding formats are supported: H.264 and the more efficient H.265. The front camera supports recording in Full HD format at 60 frames per second.

One of the important improvements in the Poco F6 is the inclusion of 90 W fast charging, which significantly surpasses the previous generation's 67 W. The 5000 mAh battery provides decent battery life, although it lags behind some competitors. However, 90 W fast charging allows charging more than half of the battery in just 15 minutes, and a full charge takes a little over half an hour.

The design of the Poco F6 remains similar to the previous model but with some improvements. The camera modules have become larger, and the display protection has been upgraded to Gorilla Glass Victus. The dust and water resistance rating has increased to IP64. The back panel has a slightly curved shape, providing a comfortable grip. The fingerprint scanner is now located under the display, which has become an industry standard.

The Poco F6 is a lightweight smartphone weighing only 179 grams, thanks to its polycarbonate construction. It is available in black, green, and titanium colors.

The Poco F6 runs on the latest version of HyperOS based on Android 14, ensuring a smooth and fast interface. Future updates and AI-based features will also be available for this device.

In conclusion, the Poco F6 represents a significant improvement over the previous model while maintaining an affordable price. It offers excellent screen quality, outstanding performance, stable operation, and fast charging. Although some drawbacks, such as the lack of a 3.5 mm jack, may disappoint, the POCO F6 remains an attractive choice for users looking for a quality smartphone at an accessible price.

The smartphone can be purchased at the Bely Veter store chain for a price starting from 209,990 tenge.