Poco X6 5G

Poco X6 5G in Kenya

The Poco X6 5G price in Kenya is Ksh 72,000. The Poco X6 5G runs on the Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) processor with Adreno 710 GPU. The phone has 12 GB RAM and 512 GB of internal storage which is expandable using microSDXC (uses a shared SIM slot). The Poco X6 has a 6.67-inch, 1220 x 2712 pixels AMOLED display with a pixel density of 446 ppi. It has Gorilla Glass protection as well. Coming to cameras, it has a 64 MP rear camera and a 16 MP front camera for selfies. It has a USB Type-C port for data syncing and charging. There is a fingerprint sensor present on the Poco X6 as well, along with a magnetic field sensor (compass), gyroscope sensor, proximity sensor, and accelerometer sensor. It is a dual SIM smartphone with support for 3G and Wi-Fi too. The Poco X6 runs on Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, HyperOS, and all this is powered by a 5100 mAh battery. It measures 161.2 x 74.3 x 8 mm (height x width x thickness) with a total weight of 181 grams including battery.

Poco X6 5G Specs and Price in Kenya

Brand	Poco
Model	X6 5G
Status	Available
Release Date	2024, January
BODY
Dimensions	161.2 x 74.3 x 8 mm (6.35 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight	181 g (6.38 oz)
Colors	Graphite Gray, Polar White, Atlantic Blue
Body Material	Black, White, Blue
SIMs	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust	IP54, dust and splash resistant
DISPLAY
Size	6.67 inches
Type	AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Resolutions	1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio
PPI	446 ppi density
Multi touch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
NETWORKS
2G	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
CAMERA
Rear Triple	64 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Videos	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Front	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) 1080p@30fps
HARDWARE
OS	Android 13, MIUI 14, planned upgrade to Android 14, HyperOS
Chipset	Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4×2.40 GHz & 4×1.95 GHz)
GPU	Adreno 710
RAM	8GB / 12GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB
Card Slot	No
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po
Capacity	5100 mAh
Removable	Non-Removable
Talk Time	N/A
Stand By	N/A
Charging	67W wired, 100% in 44 min (advertised)
Wireless Charging	No
COMMONS
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Loudspeaker Yes, with dual speakers 3.5mm Jack Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB	USB Type-C, OTG
Wi Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)

Poco X6 5G Overview

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G is a continuation of Xiaomi’s line of value midrange devices, which are pretty consistent in the market. An AMOLED screen, a primary 64MP triple camera, 67W fast charging, a huge battery at 5100mAh, and the new midrange Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G ticks pretty much every box, and then some. The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G offers a range of high-end features at an affordable price point. This phone is certainly a budget powerhouse. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G and explore its design, display, performance, camera, battery life, and other features.

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G Build

• Design: AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz
• Display: 6.67 inches
• Color: Black, White, Blue

Design

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G comes with a sophisticated and sleek design. The phone is available in our Phone stores in Kenya in three color options Black, White, and Blue. One thing is for certain, the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G is designed to grab your eye’s attention straight from the box. The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G is slim with dimensions of 161.2 x 74.3 x 8 mm. The design truly captivates your eyes with its slim profile. The phone weighs 181  grams giving you a good distribution when you hold it in your hands. This makes the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G  a bit heavy, but if you consider the fact that it comes with a 5100 mAh battery capacity then it is completely understandable.

Xiaomi also ensured that the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G has been built with a glass front that has a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 which provides you with enough support. The sides of the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G have been built with an aluminum frame making this phone a flagship device. You get a dual SIM card tray with the Poco X6 phones that come with IP54 certificate. Meaning that the Poco X6 5G is waterproof and dustproof.

At the back of the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G , you are going to find a triple rear camera module that hosts a 64MP wide lens, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro camera that makes the phone stand out. On the sides of the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G, you get power buttons and volume rockers. These are responsive when you want to adjust the audio settings in the Xiaomi Poco X6 phone.

Display and Visual Experience

Xiaomi ensured that the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G comes with a vibrant display of 6.67 inches. This ensures that you get an immersive experience when viewing content on your phone. One thing that you are going to love is the fact that the 6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED display comes with a high refresh rate of 120Hz which ensures that you get a fast experience.

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a center teardrop notch design for the selfie camera. it has even bezels and a very narrow chin, with a screen-to-body ratio of 89.7%. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and supports HD10 which makes it an absolute delight to consume media with. It has a plastic frame and back, and a glass Corning Gorilla 3 front panel.

You will fall inlove with the peak nits of 1800 and HBM of 1200 nits which is still high, to be honest… Ensuring that you get to enjoy the maximum display with the Xiaomi Poco X6 even when the sun is super high. You also get a high resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels that guarantees crisp, vivid colors and sharp contrasts. The LTPO AMOLED display of the Poco X6 provides you with a good time when you are streaming content or even gaming using the Poco X6.

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G Cameras

• Main Camera: 64 MP (wide), 2 MP (macro) and  8 MP (ultrawide).
• Front Camera: 16 MP (wide)
• Video(Main/Front): Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Wide camera lens system

The Xiaomi Poco X6 has a triple camera arrangement on the back. The Poco X6 comes with an excellent 64 MP primary sensor, with 8 MP ultrawide picture binning for those excellent daylight photos. There is also an extra 2MP macro lens for great portrait photos. The video can support 4K video at 30 fps, with HDR support & gyro-EIS stability assistance. It has a selfie camera with a generous 16 MP wide sensor, capable of 1080p video at 30fps. The selfies and videos are great and well-exposed.

The triple main camera of the Xiaomi Poco X6  is a powerhouse that has been built to capture incredible shots. You get a high-resolution primary camera that has three lenses a 64 MP wide camera with a focal point of 1.8 you also get an 8 MP ultrawide that comes with a higher focal point of 2.2 and a third camera is a macro lens camera with a 2 MP that comes with a focal point of 2.4.

The primary lens of the Xiaomi Poco X6 comes with a 64 MP resolution and a wide aperture of f/1.8. You also get a multi-directional Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), that will ensure every photo you take with the Poco X6 is sharp and clear. You are going to enjoy capturing breathtaking landscapes and even close-up photos with the 50 MP wide camera lens of the Xiaomi Poco X6.

Macro and Ultrawide Lens Camera

You also get an additional macro lens that is 2MP with a focal point of 2.4. The lens of the macro is 70 mm making them wide enough to be able to 3x optical zoom. Another feature of this camera involve a Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) same thing that you find in the primary wide camera lens.

The third camera lens that comes with the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G is an 8 MP ultrawide lens that captures every tiny detail. This  8 MP ultrawide lens will open you up to a new perspective when you want to take photos of small objects while capturing their intricate beauty. This ultra-wide lens of the Xiaomi Poco X6 is truly a game changer because it allows you to capture a clear photo of your friends when you are taking a group shot. Thanks to the wide-angle capabilities of the Poco X6, you will be able to add a creative dimension to the photos and videos that you are taking.

Additional features

You also get additional features with the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G such as the dual LED flash comes in handy when you are capturing photos in low-light conditions. The dual LED flashlight of the Xiaomi Poco X6 will ensure that you capture vibrant photos that are well-lit. Xiaomi has equally ensured to give you a Hasselblad Color Calibration.

Another feature that you are going to love is the Panorama mode which allows you to capture sweeping landscapes in all their glory with the Xiaomi Poco X6. While the High Dynamic Range (HDR) gives you a balanced exposure while still preserving all the details in the photos of the shadows and highlights.

Videos

One thing that you will love about the camera of the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G is the fact that it allows you to take more than just static images, you can record videos. You will be able to record stunning videos in 4K at 30 frames per second video setting, the Xiaomi Poco X6 will give you cinematic quality to your videos while capturing every nuance in exceptional detail. You can also change the settings in your Xiaomi Poco X6 to 1080p at 30fps, with this setting you will still be able to record smooth and high-quality videos. The other video capabilities that you get include automatic HDR, gyro-EIS, and Dolby Vision

Front Camera Specifications

OnePlus ensures that you capture the best angles with the 16MP selfie camera of the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G. At the front you get a 16MP wide aperture lens that comes with a focal point of 2.4, this ensures that the selfies you take are sharp and vibrant with details. You are going to enjoy taking group selfies or even just photos of yourself with the 16MP wide lens that captures every detail in your face.

The Xiaomi Poco X6 comes in handy if you love vlogging or even if you are to have a Zoom meeting. This is because the front camera can record high-quality videos at 4K at 30 frames per second or you can shift it to 1080p at 30 frames per second. Go ahead and capture every memorable moment with your friends.

The Poco X6 Performance

• Processor (Chipset, GPU): Qualcomm  Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm), Adreno 710
• Storage: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
• OS: Android 13, MIUI 14, planned upgrade to Android 14, HyperOS
• Connectivity (sim conf): Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

The chipset and Operating System of the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G

At the heart of the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G, you will find the Qualcomm  Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, which is 4nm thick. The chipset of the Poco X6 provides you with cutting-edge performance while maintaining energy efficiency. Xiaomi ensures that the octa-core configuration has a 4×2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 and  4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55, this ensures that the Xiaomi Poco X6 can handle all of your multitasking, gaming, and demanding applications with finesse.

The operating system of the Xiaomi Poco X6  is Android 13, one of the latest. Xiaomi ensured to couple this up with their very own interface the MIUI 14. This ensures that the Xiaomi Poco X6  gives you a seamless user experience while hosting different features in the Xiaomi Poco X6.

The Xiaomi Poco X6  brings in the heat with the latest generation Qualcomm  Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, from the current range of Snapdragon midrange/budget 4G chips, making it very fast and excellent for gaming. It has an Octa-core CPU with storage options of 8/12 GB for RAM & 256/512 GB for ROM. It also has a dedicated expandable memory option. Paired with the smooth LCD screen, running the latest Android 13 with MIUI 14 skin on top, the performance feels very fast and premium. Xiaomi’s MIUI is rich in customizations, supporting numerous always-on-screen animations. No lags or slow transitions on this one. Everything feels fast, fluid, and rich in colour. The Xiaomi Poco X6 is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, which provides excellent performance and speed. It has up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, depending on the configuration you choose. The phone also has a liquid cooling system that helps to keep the device cool during intensive gaming sessions.

GPU

In order to complement the powerful CPU, Xiaomi ensured that the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G comes with an Adreno 710 GPU that provides you with exceptional graphics performance. This allows you to immerse in graphically intensive games or indulge in high-definition multimedia content with the Xiaomi Poco X6. The Adreno 710 simply ensures that you get smooth and lag-free visuals, making your overall user experience with the Poco X6 enriched.

Memory Configurations:

One thing that OnePlus understands is just how important storage and memory are in this era. That is why the Poco X6  has several storage options. Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Poco X6 with various internal storage options. You can choose between 256GB with 12GB RAM, you equally have the option of buying the phone in 512GB of internal storage with 16GB RAM.

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G Battery

• Capacity: Li-Po 5100 mAh
• Charging Speed: 67W wired, 100% in 44 min

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G is equipped with a 5,100mAh non-removable battery, which ensures that your smartphone can endure for longer. Xiaomi has ensured that you can last for a long time once you charge the Poco X6 5G to full capacity. You will be guaranteed that the Poco X6 5G will keep up with your demanding lifestyle with a phone that lasts you throughout the whole day.

Fast Charging: 67W Wired Charging

If your new phone ever runs out of power, you remain confident in the fact that the Xiaomi Poco X6 comes with 67W wired charging. This ensures that you spend less time being wired to the power outlet while charging your Xiaomi Poco X6 and more time enjoying the Xiaomi phone. The charger can get your phone from 1 to 100 percent in less than 44 minutes.

Price and Availability of the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G starts at around Ksh 72,000 for the base model with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. It’s available from a range of retailers, including Poco’s website and other online retailers such as Amazon and Gearbest. The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G runs on MIUI 14, which is based on Android 13. The  Poco X6 5G has a large 5100mAh battery that provides excellent battery life. It also supports 67W fast charging, which allows you to charge the phone from 0 to 100% in just 42 minutes. It also has a range of other features, including 5G connectivity, dual speakers with Hi-Res Audio, NFC support, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. A great alternative to the Xiaomi Poco X6 is Google Pixel 7 Pro.

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The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G Summary

The Xiaomi Poco X6 is a great phone with a lot to offer. Here is a summary of its key features, benefits, and why it’s a perfect fit for the target audience:

Key features:

• The Xiaomi Poco X6 comes with a sophisticated and sleek design that makes it comfortable to grip.
• Xiaomi Poco X6 comes with a stunning LTPO AMOLED display with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support.
• The Xiaomi Poco X6 is powered with Qualcomm  Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset
•  The Poco X6 runs on Android 13 with MIUI 14, offering a clean and intuitive user interface with a host of customization options.
• The Poco X6 supports 8K video recording at 30/60fps, allowing users to create professional-quality videos on the go.

Benefits:

• The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G gives you robust protection against accidental drops and scratches thanks to the Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• The Poco X6 delivers vibrant colors and exceptional clarity, even in bright sunlight, thanks to its impressive 1600 nits brightness.
•  The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and fluid animations for an immersive viewing experience.
• the Poco X6 delivers blazing-fast performance and seamless multitasking.
• The Poco X6 comes with a 5400mAh non-removable battery with 100W wired charging support ensuring long-lasting performance and quick charging times, keeping users powered throughout the day without interruption.

Conclusion

The Xiaomi Poco X6 5G  is an excellent smartphone that offers a range of high-end features at an affordable price point. Its sleek design, large display, excellent performance, and great camera make it a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality smartphone without breaking the bank. Even for the price, it’s a great device. Superior design, huge immersive screen, and impressive camera systems. The IPS LCD screen might feel like a concession, but the price compensates for that. It comes in Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black

If you are someone who is seeking a well-balanced flagship smartphone under Ksh 72,000. Then the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G should definitely be on your radar. You get incredible value for your money with an exceptional design and a vibrant display. Couple that up with the powerful performance, and capable camera that you are getting. This mid-range smartphone stands out in the crowded smartphone market. With the Xiaomi Poco X6 5G , you will be purchasing a dependable phone while getting value for your money.

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