Popular among young tech enthusiasts, global smartphone brand POCO has launched its 2024 range of F6 flagship phones at a global launch event in Dubai, boasting a huge leap in performance that will appeal to both hardcore gamers and photographers. With prices starting at just S$559, POCO continues its trajectory of offering top tier hardware without the premium pricing of competitor brands.
With technology advancing at blistering speed, the market now demands all-round performance smartphones that are also performance priced. POCO F6 Pro boasts flagship performance and experiences, representing this year’s unbelievable value device in its price segment. POCO F6 combines the latest hardware and software to deliver the ultimate gaming experience. With our F6 series, we are hitting hard on every aspect of what makes a flagship smartphone and aim to set a new standard in the industry.
Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global.
The POCO F6 Pro comes with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset along with a 6.67-inch ultra-clear WQH+ 120Hz refresh rate Flow AMOLED display with 2K resolution, and 4,000 nits peak brightness. With 3,840Hz PWM dimming and TÜV Rheinland eye-care certification, users can expect greater eye comfort for lengthy periods of gaming, reading and watching videos.
Weighing just 209g, the POCO F6 Pro is housed in a high-strength aluminium body, with rounded frame corners, creating a smooth and comfortable grip. The velvety-textured glass back comes in Black or White, complete with a silky smooth matte finish.
The POCO F6 Pro features a triple camera setup with flagship OIS and a high dynamic range Light Fusion 800 image sensor, reducing camera shake and delivering greatly enhanced image quality and detail, perfect for professional-level photography. The rear cameras comprise a 50MP main camera (f/1.6 aperture), an 8MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2 aperture), and a 2MP macro camera (f/2.4 aperture), while the front features a 16MP selfie camera. The devices utilises innovative deep learning AI algorithms to ensure images are bright and colour-accurate even in extreme low-light situations.
We were in Dubai to test out the camera system of the POCO F6 Pro. Here are the various sights, from the Burj Khalifa to the Museum of the Future and more, captured on the device, completely unedited and right out of the phone:
Performance-wise, the F6 Pro features an upgraded WildBoost Optimisation 3.0 that offers speedy game loading for the smoothest gameplay and responsive touch accuracy. The all-new LiquidCool Technology 4.0 keeps the device cool for extended periods of use, while the powerful 5,000mAh battery recharges power to 100% in under 20 minutes, thanks to the in-box 120W HyperCharge charger.
The POCO F6 Pro will be available in two colours – Black and White, across three variants:
- 12GB (RAM) + 256GB (Storage) and retailing at S$709.
- 12GB (RAM) + 512GB (Storage) and retailing at S$769.
- 16GB (RAM) + 1TB (Storage) and retailing at S$869.
The POCO F6 Pro can be purchased at an early bird price of S$629 (256GB), S$679
(512GB) and S$799 (1TB) respectively from 23 to 31 May exclusively via Shopee. From 1 June onwards, it will be available across both Shopee and Lazada.
The POCO F6 comes with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset along with a 6.67-inch 120Hz refresh rate Flow AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, and 2,400 nits peak brightness. Weighing just 179g, the POCO F6 sports smooth edges for a comfortable look and feel and comes in Black, Green or Titanium colour.
The POCO F6 features a dual camera setup with the new Sony IMX882 sensor that lets in more light, improving indoor and outdoor photo quality. The camera also supports OIS and EIS dual stabilization for better photos and smoother videos. The rear cameras comprise of a 50MP main camera (f/1.59 aperture), and a 8MP ultra-wide camera, while the front features a 20MP selfie camera.
Similar to the F6 Pro, the F6 also features the upgraded WildBoost Optimisation 3.0 and LiquidCool Technology 4.0, as well as having a 5,000mAh battery recharges power to 100% in under 30 minutes, thanks to the fast charging with the in-box 90W turbo charger.
As for the POCO F6, it will be available in three colours – Black, Green, and Titanium, across two variants:
- 8GB (RAM) + 256GB (Storage) and retailing at S$559.
- 12GB (RAM) + 512GB (Storage) and retailing at S$599.
The POCO F6 will be available for purchase at an early bird price of S$479 (256GB) and S$549 (512GB) respectively from 23 to 31 May exclusively via Lazada. From 1 June 1 onwards, it will be available across both Shopee and Lazada.
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