The cheapest 5G device from POCO is priced at Rs 8,999 in India.
The device supports seven 5G bands.
The POCO M6 is the cheapest 5G device from POCO in India. The phone features the Dimensity 6100+ processor and is powered by a 5000mAh battery. It comes with a 50MP primary camera and comes with up to 256GB storage. Let’s look at the specifications and pricing of the POCO M6 5G.
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POCO M6 5G: Price and Availability
The POCO M6 5G is priced at Rs 8,999 in India. It is available in three storage configurations:
Device
Storage
Price
POCO M6 5G
4GB+128GB
Rs 8999
6GB+128GB
Rs 9999
8GB+256GB
RS 10,999
The POCO M6 5G is available for purchase on Flipkart. You can get the device for as low as Rs 8549 using the Flipkart Axis credit card by claiming a 5% cashback.
Note that you can also get a carrier-locked version of the POCO M6 5G at Rs 7999 from Flipkart. But you can only use this variant with a prepaid Airtel SIM card, and your phone will not support any other telecom operator.
POCO M6 5G in Orion Blue and Galactic Black colours
POCO M6 5G: Specifications
Display: The POCO M6 5G is equipped with a 6.74-inch IPS LCD screen with an HD+ resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels. The panel has a refresh rate 90Hz and supports peak brightness levels of up to 600 nits.
Processor: The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor. It is paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
Software: The phone runs on MIUI 14, which is based on Android 13. It will soon be migrated to HyperOS.
RAM and storage: It is available in three variants: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB. The device also has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Rear cameras: The POCO M6 5G has a 50MP f/1.8 primary rear camera paired with a 0.08MP auxiliary lens. It supports video recording up to 180p 30fps.
Front camera: The selfie camera is a 5MP f/2.2 sensor.
Battery and charging: The device runs on a 5000mAh battery. It supports 18W fast charging. However, the bundled charger is limited to just 10W.
Connectivity: The POCO M6 is a 5G-enabled device. It supports 4G LTE, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, and GPS.
Other features: The device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It is also splash—and dust-resistant, but it does not have an official IP rating.
Colours: The POCO M6 5G is available in Orion Blue, Galactic Black, and Polaris Green colours.
Dimensions and weight: 168 x 78 x 8.1 mm, 195 grams
FAQs related to the POCO M6 5G
How many 5G bands are supported by the POCO M6 5G?
The POCO M6 supports seven 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, and 78 on NSA and SA 5G modes. It is compatible with Airtel 5G and Jio 5G in India.
How many software updates will the POCO M6 5G get?
The POCO M6 will receive 3 major Android updates and 4 years of security patches. It will soon be migrated from MIUI to Xiaomi’s new HyperOS.
Which device should you choose between POCO M6 and POCO M6 Pro?
The POCO M6 Pro offers a higher resolution 1080p display, a slightly better processor, and an improved 8MP selfie camera compared to the POCO M6. The base variant is priced at just Rs 500 higher. If your budget permits, the POCO M6 Pro is better. Otherwise, the POCO M6 is a good device in itself.
The POCO M6 is a budget-friendly 5G device with a large battery and a decent primary rear camera. It also has a good processor. The device is easily available on Flipkart, which has good delivery reach in tier 3 and tier 4 cities across India. These factors make the POCO M6 5G a good choice at the price of Rs 8999.
