POCO India has officially unveiled the launch date for its eagerly anticipated POCO M6 5G smartphone, as announced through a poster on the X platform (formerly Twitter). This upcoming device marks the second addition to the POCO M6 series, with the POCO M6 Pro 5G having been introduced in India back in September 2023. Positioned as the successor to the POCO M4 5G, launched in April 2022, the POCO M6 5G is set to make its debut on December 22 in India.
The Upcoming POCO M6 5G
With a tagline that reads “The Real 5G Disrupter,” POCO hints at the affordability of the upcoming smartphone. The launch event is expected to be pre-recorded and will stream on POCO’s social media handles starting at noon. An additional revelation is that the POCO M6 5G will be exclusively available on Flipkart and will be presented in a captivating purple shade.
The design details showcase a water-drop notch housing the selfie camera and a clean left side featuring only the SIM card tray. On the right side, one can spot the power button and volume rockers. The back of the device reveals dual rear cameras, accompanied by an LED flash, all embedded in a large rectangular camera layout characteristic of other POCO smartphones. The camera island further confirms the inclusion of a 50MP primary camera with AI support.
According to reliable tipster Kacper, the POCO M6 5G is speculated to be a rebranded version of the Redmi 13C 5G smartphone. MIUI code analysis has unveiled the model number 23128PC33I for the forthcoming device. Recalling the specifications of the Redmi 13C 5G, it features a 6.74-inch display with HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, coupled with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It may come with 8GB of RAM, up to 8GB virtual RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated micro-SD card slot. The device is projected to run on MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
Camera-wise, the Redmi 13C 5G (and potentially the POCO M6 5G) boasts a 50MP AI dual camera setup with an LED flash, complemented by a 5MP selfie camera. The smartphone is anticipated to house a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, utilizing a USB Type-C charging port. Security features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and the device retains the 3.5mm audio jack.
Notably, POCO is also gearing up for the international launch of the POCO M6 Pro 4G smartphone, which has already garnered certifications, including FCC approval. As POCO continues to make waves in the smartphone market, the upcoming releases are poised to capture the attention of tech enthusiasts and consumers alike.
