Its camera performance is also more than solid for its price.
The pricing and model availability of the Poco F6 Pro can be a little tricky to pin down.
It boasts a large, bright 6.67-inch WQHD+ display with sharp, vibrant colors.
Playing Fortnite on the Poco F6 Pro
Perhaps most impressive is its 4000-nit peak brightness, just short of the OnePlus 12s 4500-nit display.
Now, for the bad bloatware, and lots of it.
and third-party apps that clutter the app drawer.
The Control Center of the iPhone 15 compared to the Poco F6 Pro
Worse yet, ads appear within system apps like Themes.
In Australia it is also available via independent retailers: Amazon, Kogan and AliExpress.
While the F6 Pro launched in May 2024, it didn’t hit the Australian market until August 2024.
Poco F6 Pro’s glass back and cameras
The 16GB/1TB model is priced at 599, but is available in even fewer markets.
When I first got my hands on the Poco F6 Pro, I wasnt sure what to expect.
Despite some minor drawbacks, the Poco F6 Pro consistently impressed me with its price-to-performance ratio.
Poco F6 Pro camera bump and side buttons
The result is a premium, albeit slightly boring-looking smartphone.
Not all screens are built the same.
Unfortunately, one of the Poco F6 Pros biggest weaknesses is its durability.
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The software of the Poco F6 Pro is perhaps its weakest attribute.
Pre-installed apps on Android phones never quite match up with the clean feeling of setting up a new iPhone.
And that’s far from the full list.
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However, even when denying that, you’ll still get far too many pre-downloaded, unwanted applications.
Once I cleared out the clutter, Pocos HyperOS became a straightforward Android experience that I enjoyed.
On the customization front, the Poco F6 Pro offers a wealth of options.
Damage from dropping it face-down (bottom) and one of several minor scratches from regular use (top)
The phone also supports themes that allow you to change multiple elements at once for a cohesive look.
For those who enjoy AI-powered features, the Poco F6 Pro offers plenty.
You also get Googles Circle to Search functionality.
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However, that positive experience is heavily tarnished by built-in ads and an overwhelming amount of bloatware upon setup.
It delivers excellent, well-rounded performance and particularly stands out in gaming power and battery life.
It even outperforms the Dimensity 8400 chip found in the newer Poco X7 Pro.
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I reviewed the 1TB/16GB RAM model, and I was impressed by how cool it stayed under pressure.
The Poco F6 Pro remained cool throughout my testing even while gaming and charging simultaneously.
Its real-world performance translated well to benchmarks, too.
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And from my own experience, I can confidently say it felt just as powerful in everyday use.
The Poco F6 Pro only ever gets slightly warm when running games on low battery.
And, as such, it has no issue lasting all day.
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Though of course you’ve got the option to purchase your own 120W charger to get those speeds.
Should you buy the Poco F6 Pro ?
I just wish it was a little tougher and the cover wasn’t so noticeable.
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High-graphics gaming at 60Fps is a breeze.
You might even consider waiting for the Google Pixel 9a.
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Using AI to translate a news story in real-time
Poco F6 Pro camera bump and Poco branding
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Results with the lights on(Image credit: Future)
Fortnite on the Poco F6 Pro with DualSense controller
Using the DualSense controller to play Fortnite on mobile
Poco F6 Pro charging port, speakers and SIM card tray
Charging the Poco F6 Pro
