After being a little behind, we finally got our hands on the India-exclusive Poco M6. Poco claims it is the most affordable 5G smartphone ever, starting at just INR 9,999 ($120).
The M6 comes in the typical yellow Poco packaging with a simple design and bold font on the front. Inside, you’ll find just a cable and a standard 10W charger. There’s no case or pre-applied screen protector, as expected for this price range.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ platform, the M6 offers 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB LPDDR4X memory options and 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.2 storage options. Memory can be extended to 8GB using the memory extension feature, and additional storage can be added using the dedicated microSD card slot alongside the dual SIM slots.
The phone features a 6.74-inch 1600 x 720 resolution LCD with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The fingerprint sensor is located within the side power button, and there is a single loudspeaker at the bottom, as well as a headphone jack and FM radio application.
The Poco M6 has a dual camera system on the back with a 50MP f1.8 main camera and depth sensor. It can record videos up to 1080p resolution at 30FPS, but lacks image stabilization. The front features a 5MP f2.2 fixed focus camera, also capable of 1080p video.
With a 5000mAh battery, the phone supports up to 18W fast charging, but only includes a 10W charger. A faster charger will need to be purchased separately.
That’s all for now. Stay tuned for a more detailed hands-on review later.
