The POCO X6 5G arrives as the successor to the X5 series‚ offering a variety of interesting and significant upgrades. From better performance to a decent camera for its price range‚ this phone is ready to meet the needs of users seeking an affordable yet reliable smartphone.
Curious about the advantages offered by this Xiaomi HyperOS-based smartphone? Let’s dive into our review!
The POCO X6 5G that arrived at our testing table is in White. Its design is standard yet elegant with flat edges on all sides. The most prominent feature of its exterior is the large camera bump. The area around it is designed differently from the lower back cover‚ giving a unique impression.
The material used by POCO for this phone is polycarbonate‚ which is common for mid-range phones. The back finish is predominantly glossy‚ which can be used as a mirror and easily gets smudged by fingerprints. However‚ POCO provides a soft case in the packaging to address this issue.
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.98mm and weighs only 181 grams. This combination makes it comfortable to hold and easy to slip into a pocket. Its build quality is quite solid‚ not feeling cheap at all.
At the front‚ there is a 6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED display with a punch-hole design and thin bezels‚ giving it a modern look. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus‚ which is resistant to scratches and impacts.
At the bottom‚ there is a USB-C port along with a speaker hole‚ microphone‚ and a SIM tray that only provides two nano-SIM slots. The power button and volume controls are on the right side‚ while the top houses an IR blaster‚ microphone‚ speaker‚ and a 3.5mm audio jack. Yes‚ you can still plug in wired headphones!
Additionally‚ the POCO X6 5G has an IP54 rating for splash and dust resistance. The sales package is complete with a quality soft case and an included charger head.
As previously mentioned‚ the POCO X6 5G relies on a 6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED display with a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels‚ slightly above FHD+,and supports a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The refresh rate can drop to 60Hz depending on content needs. The screen also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
Like other gaming phones‚ this screen is very suitable for various needs‚ from browsing‚ watching videos‚ to gaming. Its brightness level is good enough for use under direct sunlight‚ with sharp images and rich colors. There are no complaints at all.
Talking a bit about audio‚ the POCO X6 5G already has stereo speakers with clear and pleasant sound quality. Although not a special feature‚ it is suitable for today’s mid-range phones.
The POCO X6 5G offers a 64 MP main camera with an OmniVision OV64B sensor and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support. Additionally‚ there are two accompanying cameras: an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro. For selfies and video calls‚ there is a 16 MP front camera.
Compared to its predecessor‚ the main camera of the X6 5G has indeed seen improvements. Although POCO is known as a performance-focused brand‚ its camera capabilities are also commendable.
The photo results are good under ideal lighting conditions‚ with high detail‚ natural colors‚ and a wide dynamic range. OIS helps produce stable and non-blurry photos even with slightly shaky hands.
For low light conditions‚ the photo results are good enough to be uploaded to social media‚ although there is a decrease in sharpness. The nighttime atmosphere remains true to the original.
In terms of videography‚ the POCO X6 5G can record up to 4K resolution at 30fps‚ or 1080p at 60fps.
The POCO X6 5G’s chipset needs no doubt. POCO embeds the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 4nm‚ which is quite fast for its price range. This chipset is accompanied by 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB UFS 2.2 internal memory.
For everyday activities‚ its performance is agile and fast in switching from one app to another. For gaming‚ titles like Mobile Legends can be run up to Ultra graphics settings and easily achieve 70-90fps.
Heavy games like Genshin Impact can also be played smoothly at the Lowest 60fps graphics setting. Although it is somewhat difficult to maintain a stable 60fps‚ the average remains around 40-50 fps‚ so it is quite safe. Temperature increases are noticeable when running heavy games‚ which may cause performance fluctuations.
In terms of power‚ the POCO X6 5G is equipped with a 5,100 mAh battery that lasts up to a full day with normal use. The 67W technology allows charging up to 100% in about 50 minutes.
The POCO X6 5G has received a system update to HyperOS based on Android 14. HyperOS is Xiaomi’s latest operating system with interesting features such as uninstallable bloatware options‚ lock screen customization‚ HyperConnect technology to control all connected devices‚ and much more.
The POCO X6 5G is an attractive mid-range product from all sides. With competitive pricing‚ fast performance‚ decent cameras‚ and fast charging‚ this phone is suitable for various types of users.
For those interested‚ the POCO X6 5G is sold at a price of $247.76.
With the various advantages offered‚ the POCO X6 5G becomes an interesting choice for those looking for a high-performing smartphone at an affordable price.
