With the incredibly cheap POCO M6 5G smartphone, POCO is returning to upend the Indian smartphone market. The POCO M6 Pro 5G model’s success precedes this debut.

POCO M6 5G specifications

The MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor of the POCO M6 5G ensures smooth operation, while the 6.74′′ HD+ 90Hz display, shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, is visually appealing. The display has a peak brightness of 600 nits and a touch sampling rate of 180 Hz.

A dedicated micro-SD card port allows users to expand the internal storage up to 1TB. Users can select between 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage and 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. With its 5,000mAh battery, it can charge quickly—up to 18 W. The device’s OS is pre-installed with MIUI 14, which is based on Android 13.

A 50MP AI dual camera combination with a broad f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash is included inside the gadget. A 5MP selfie camera is accommodated by the waterdrop notch.

The phone weighs 195 grammes and has dimensions of 168 x 77.91 x 8.19 mm. In addition, it has sensors for ambient light, accelerometer, and electronic compass, as well as extra features like dust protection and splash resistance. Wi-Fi 5, Dual SIM, 5G SA & NSA, LTE, GSM, WCMDA, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS with compatibility for GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo are among the connectivity choices.

Cost and accessibility

On December 26, 2023, at 12 PM, the POCO M6 5G will go live on Flipkart. It will be available in two colour options: Galactic Black and Orion Blue. This device starts at INR 9,499 in pricing. Prepaid Airtel customers who buy the POCO M6 5G will receive a special bonus of 50GB of data.

The 4+128GB, 6+128GB, and 8+256GB models of the gadget are priced at INR 9,499, INR 10,499, and INR 12,499, respectively, making them quite affordable. Consumers who use ICICI Debit/Credit cards, EMI transactions, or who choose to take advantage of an equivalent product exchange offer can benefit from this pricing after receiving a discount of INR 1,000.