Launch report · Xiaomi
POCO F6 Pro: Last year’s flagship chip and a 1.5K screen at a mid-range price.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2024·$499·Score 82/100
The POCO F6 Pro repurposes 2023’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a sharp 1.5K screen into a $499 phone. The cameras and IP54 rating are where the savings show.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 2
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.6
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
209 g
What stands out
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 — near-flagship performance for $499.
- 120 W charging refills extremely fast.
- Sharp 1.5K AMOLED with very high brightness.
- Excellent value.
What to watch
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras.
- Only IP54 splash resistance.
- No wireless charging.
- 3-year OS policy.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16
$799 · score 86/100