POCO has just unveiled POCO F6 series which includes the F6 and F6 Pro in a launch event held in Dubai but its local availability and pricing was also announced. These are the latest members of the company’s latest F-series devices that brings massive performance and experience upgrades.
POCO F6 Pro
The POCO F6 Pro is a HyperPowered phone with a flagship 6.67-inch WQHD+ 120Hz Flow AMOLED display and a peak brightness of 4000nits.
It features a new Dual Native ISO technology with a high and low gain channel and a maximum exposure difference of up to 16 times. Moreover, it has Burst Mode 2.0, the POCO Imaging Engine algorithm, and Ultra Night Algorithm. These are for its 50MP-led rear camera system.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 coupled with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage.
It also boasts support for 120W HyperCharge that tops up the 5000mAh battery in just 19 minutes with the charger.
Full Specifications
| Display | 6.67-inch WQHD+ Flow AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 12/16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (OIS) 8MP ultrawide 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 20MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh 120W HyperCharge |
| OS | HyperOS (Android 14) |
| Colors | Black White |
POCO F6
The POCO F6, meanwhile, has a 6.67-inch Flow AMOLED DotDisplay with a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2400nits peak brightness.
The device is powered by the flagship-killer Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The vanilla device has POCO Wildboost Optimization 3.0 that takes software tuning to new levels with in-house algorithm that pushes Genshin Impact to support 1.5K resolution.
The company has also equipped the F6 with the latest LiquidCool Technology with a new IceLoop system to cool the hardware.
For optics, it has a 50MP Sony IMX882-led camera system and a 20MP sensor on the front. It is capable of shooting 4K video at 60 fps and features Motion Tracking Focus 2.0.
It shares the 5000mAh battery of its Pro sibling but tones down the charging down to 90W turbo charging.
Full Specifications
| Display | 6.68-inch 1.5K Flow AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8/12GB |
| Storage | 256/512GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (Sony IMX882, f/1.59, OIS) 8MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 20MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh 90W HyperCharge |
| OS | HyperOS (Android 14) |
| Colors | Black Green Titanium |
FAQ
Q: What are the highlights of the POCO F6 series?
A: The F6 Pro boasts a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, support for 120W HyperCharge, and a WQHD+ Flow AMOLED display. Meanwhile, some of the highlights of the F6 include a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a CrystalRes Flow AMOLED display, and 90W turbocharging
Q: What are the color options of the F6 series?
A: The F6 Pro is available in Black and White, while the F6 comes in three colors – Black, Green, and Titanium.
Q: How much is the F6 series in the Philippines
A: The POCO F6 Pro is available in three configurations and these are priced at:
- 12GB+256GB – PHP 26,999
- 12GB+512GB – PHP 28,199
- 16GB+1TB – PHP 32,999
Meanwhile, its vanilla sibling will come in two memory options with SRPs of:
- 8GB+256GB – PHP 21,999
- 12GB+512GB – PHP 24,999
Q: Are there early sales for the POCO F6 series in the Philippines?
A: Yes. The company is offering an Early Bird sale from May 23-30, 2024 where you can get the F6 Pro for PHP 24,499 (12GB+256GB), PHP 26,199 (12GB+512GB), and PHP 30,799 (16GB+1TB). In addition, you can claim an PHP 800-off voucher during the time on Lazada.
The vanilla device, on the other hand, is offered at PHP 18,799 (8GB+256GB) and PHP 21,199 (12GB+512GB) with an additional voucher that offers PHP 1,200 when you check it out from May 23-30, 2024 on Shopee.
Q: When will the POCO F6 series be available in the Philippines?
A: They will be available starting May 23, 2024.
For more details, visit the official POCO Facebook and the Xiaomi Philippines official website.
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