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Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro smartphone review - More than gaming
Benedikt Winkel, 👁 Daniel Schmidt, ✓ Brian Burriston (translated by DeepL / Ninh Duy) Published 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 ...
Poco advertises the F6 Pro with superlatives. Hyper camera, hyper charging, hyper power. However, this is not entirely new. The F5 Pro was also able to impress in our test with a bright AMOLED display, plenty of computing power and fast charging. Classification, on the other hand, is difficult. Poco has been supplying the F series with very fast SoCs for years, but other components have to be compromised.
The manufacturer supplies the smartphone in two color variants: black and white. There are three memory variants: 12 GB RAM and 256 GB memory (580 Euros/~$634), 12 GB RAM and 512 GB memory (630 Euros/~$688) or the top version with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB memory (700 Euros/~$765). Our test model has the largest configuration and is black.
Possible competitors in comparison
Rating | Version | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
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| 82.1 % | v8 | 08 / 2024 | Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro SD 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740 | 209 g | 1 TB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.67" | 3200x1440 | |
| 85.5 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 03 / 2024 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Exynos 2200, Xclipse 920 | 209 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.40" | 2340x1080 | |
| 75.4 % | v8 | 07 / 2024 | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion SD 7s Gen 2, Adreno 710 | 175 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.70" | 2400x1080 | |
| 81.9 % | v8 | 07 / 2024 | Google Pixel 8a Tensor G3, Mali-G715 MP7 | 188 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.10" | 2400x1080 | |
| 77.1 % | v8 | 07 / 2024 | Realme 12 Pro+ SD 7s Gen 2, Adreno 710 | 196 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" | 2412x1080 |
Note: We have updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7 here available here.
Case - Poco relies on glass and metal
Poco has also gone all out with the F6 Pro's casing. The smartphone has a metal frame and a glass back. The back is matte and marbled, so fingerprints are barely visible. The area around the cameras, on the other hand, is glossy black and an absolute fingerprint and dust magnet. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not reveal what type of glass is used.
The lenses on the back are clearly protruding, but they are distributed in such a way that the device hardly wobbles when it is placed on a table. The workmanship is very good, the gaps are small and even, and the device can hardly be twisted even with force. The buttons have a good pressure point, but there is slight play on the test device.
Features - plenty of memory and dual SIM in the F6 Pro
The Poco flagship relies on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 16 GB of RAM in our test device. The memory is also generous with 1 TB UFS 4.0. However, the memory is not expandable. The F6 Pro accepts two physical SIM cards, but eSIM is not supported. NFC for wireless payment is on board, as is an IR blaster that can be used to turn the smartphone into a remote control. Wireless charging, as with the predecessor, is no longer supported.
Unfortunately, the USB-C port only supports USB 2.0. In conjunction with a Samsung 980 Pro hard disk, we achieved transfer speeds of 47.05 MB/s. The F6 Pro is USB OTG compatible and supports exFAT and NTFS.
Software - F6 Pro not yet with all AI features
The Poco F6 Pro is delivered with Android 14. The security patch is from July 2024 at the time of testing. According to Xiaomi, the device will be supplied with security updates for four years and will probably receive two major Android version updates.
The Poco gets its UI from the parent company Xiaomi - HyperOS 1.0.5 runs accordingly. An optional app launcher is available. A large number of third-party apps are installed ex works, but these can be easily deleted.
Special features of the Poco F6 include AI features, but these were not yet fully active at the time of testing. The smartphone is supposed to be able to display automatic subtitles with the help of AI, but this is currently only possible in a beta version, which requires a separate registration.
The situation is different with the "AI image engine". The resolution of videos can be scaled up by AI, as can the calculation of additional images for smoother videos. Videos can also be edited afterwards with HDR effects. These functions can already be activated, but AI image enhancement appears in the settings but cannot be selected.
Sustainability
Sustainability is not the focus of the Poco F6 Pro. The manufacturer does not provide any information on material extraction or recyclability. However, Xiaomi offers a trade-in program for purchases via the website. The smartphone's packaging is also almost plastic-free. The device itself and the case are wrapped in compostable film, while the rest of the packaging is made of cardboard.
Communication and GNSS - no 6 GHz network with the Poco F6 Pro
We test the Wi-Fi reception of the Poco F6 Pro in conjunction with our reference router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000. Although the Poco smartphone is supposed to support WiFi 7, the F6 Pro does not connect to the 6 GHz network in the test.
However, the existing transmission is stable and the transmission values are roughly in line with the class average. The smartphone also supports 38 mobile phone bands, so a connection should work well globally. In practice, the connection of the F6 Pro works as expected.
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| Average of class Smartphone | |
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Poco installs dual DNSS in the F6 Pro and the smartphone supports all common satellite systems. We took the smartphone on a bike ride. The device impresses with its good accuracy, even curve radii are reproduced exactly.
The connection is also established quickly both indoors and outdoors.
Phone functions and voice quality - F6 Pro with clear transmission
Poco relies on the Google app for telephony in the F6 Pro. The program is clear and self-explanatory, but you won't find any special functions. The smartphone supports VoLTE and calls via Wi-Fi.
The voice quality with the Poco smartphone is good. Background noise is usually filtered out and voices are transmitted clearly. The earpiece and speaker are also loud enough for hands-free calls.
Cameras - F6 Pro also copes with low light
Until now, Poco has clearly focused on performance and gaming with its own devices. The F6 Pro softens this strategy. The device should not only be fast, it should also deliver good images and videos.
The centerpiece is the 50 MPix main camera with OIS and Light Fusion 800 sensor. According to the manufacturer, it should be particularly bright. It is flanked by an 8 MPix ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2 MPix macro camera. A 16 MPix camera is used on the front.
The F6 Pro records videos with a maximum resolution of 8K and 24 FPS, but only without HDR. With a resolution of 4K, 60 FPS is possible, and HDR mode can be selected at 4K, 30 FPS. Strong video stabilization, on the other hand, is only possible with a resolution of 1080p. Recordings with the front camera are generally only possible in 1080p.
The results from the main camera are impressive. Images are sharp and have a good dynamic range. Only at close range does the sharpness drop significantly. The saturation of the images is very strong overall.
Even photos taken in poor lighting conditions are generally good. The software does not simply brighten up all areas, but creates atmospheric images. The images from the other lenses fall significantly short in comparison. The ultra-wide-angle camera is usable, but can be distorted.
Selfies are possible with the front camera, but they are not on the same level as the main camera. The F6 Pro also offers a Pro mode for manual adjustment of white balance, focus, exposure time and ISO. A teleprompter function for videos is also integrated into the software. The AI functions cannot be operated in the camera app. They also do not appear in the gallery, but can only be activated centrally in the settings.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
RabbitLakeUltra wide angle5x ZoomLow Light
Accessories and warranty - Poco supplies case and quick charger
The scope of delivery of the Poco F6 Pro is extensive. The manufacturer includes a 120-watt power supply unit in the box. In addition, a protective film is already applied to the display, which is well aligned and did not come off during the test period.
There is also a case with a large cut-out for the cameras as a free bonus. Poco specifies a warranty period of 24 months for the smartphone in Germany.
Input devices & operation - Arrow-fast face unlock on the F6 Pro
Poco uses the Google keyboard ex-works on the F6 Pro. In the test, inputs were mostly error-free. Inputs are also reliably recognized at the edges. The protective film applied at the factory makes the display feel a little dull and the gliding properties could be better - but it is not really annoying.
The smartphone can be unlocked using an optical fingerprint scanner and 2D facial recognition. Both worked very reliably in the test. It is usually not necessary to scan your finger because the camera unlocks the smartphone in a flash. The lock screen can be skipped if desired.
Poco relies on an X-axis vibration motor. The vibration is pleasant, but the motor is clearly audible.
Display - The Poco F6 Pro achieves 4000 nits
The best display in a Poco smartphone - that is the manufacturer's claim. It has a size of 6.67 inches and a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. However, it is not an LTPO panel. According to the DRM Info app, levels are played at 60, 90 and 120 Hz. The rate can be fixed at 120 and 60 Hz in the settings, otherwise the software takes over the adjustment.
The AMOLED display has a resolution of either FHD+ or WQHD+, and the software can also make changes here depending on the content. The color scheme can also be adapted to individual preferences or the ambient light.
Poco advertises a maximum brightness of up to 4000 cd/m². We actually achieved this in our tests. We measured 4015 nits, but only when displaying HDR content. In the APL18 test, it is still 1292 cd/m² with the ambient light sensor activated. Without the sensor, the F6 Pro achieves a maximum of 716 nits.
We also noticed screen flickering with a frequency of 120 Hz in our measurements. However, the frequency can be increased to 3840 Hz with the help of a PWM dimming mode. However, we only measure this frequency from 26 percent brightness. At minimum brightness, it is 515 Hz.
It is nice that the F6 Pro offers a real always-on display that lights up permanently or according to user-defined times if desired.
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Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 1025 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.2 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.93
ΔE Greyscale 2.4 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
99.5% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.21
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro AMOLED, 3200x1440, 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Dynamic AMOLED x2, 2340x1080, 6.4" | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion P-OLED, 2400x1080, 6.7" | Google Pixel 8a AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.1" | Realme 12 Pro+ AMOLED, 2412x1080, 6.7" | |
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| Screen | -14% | 16% | 15% | -13% | |
| Brightness middle | 1025 | 897 -12% | 1213 18% | 1518 48% | 778 -24% |
| Brightness | 1021 | 908 -11% | 1190 17% | 1466 44% | 783 -23% |
| Brightness Distribution | 98 | 97 -1% | 93 -5% | 88 -10% | 95 -3% |
| Black Level * | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.2 | 2.2 -83% | 1.36 -13% | 1.2 -0% | 1.63 -36% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3 | 3.1 -3% | 2.3 23% | 3.3 -10% | 3.57 -19% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.4 | 1.7 29% | 1.1 54% | 2 17% | 1.7 29% |
| Gamma | 2.21 100% | 2.08 106% | 2.254 98% | 2.2 100% | 2.221 99% |
| CCT | 6656 98% | 6617 98% | 6624 98% | 6786 96% | 6576 99% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 120 Hz Amplitude: 16.76 % |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 120 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 120 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8799 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Measurement series with fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, but this is due to the scaling. The info box shows the enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness)
The color balance of the Poco panel is fine. Only the grayscale deviation is slightly larger, but not dramatic. The smartphone covers 99.5% of the sRGB color space according to the 2D CalMan measurement.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
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| 1.14 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.58 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.562 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 3 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 1.16 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.5125 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.651 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 3 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33 ms). | ||
The brightness of the F6 Pro is sufficient to be able to use it comfortably outdoors in sunlight. The smartphone only offers a special boost mode for sunlight without using the ambient light sensor. The automatic adjustment works reliably and quickly.
The display of the Poco F6 Pro also impresses with its viewing angle stability. Content can be easily viewed by several people at the same time. Colors are displayed faithfully even from acute angles.
Performance - The F6 Pro has power and a fast memory
Performance is one of the core competencies of Poco smartphones, and this is also true for the F6 Pro with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The F6 Pro thus leaves the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Realme 12 Pro+ with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 far behind and is roughly on a par with the Tensor G3 in the Google Pixel 8a and the Exynos 2200 in the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
In everyday use, the F6 Pro flies through all conceivable tasks, and the generous RAM is also helpful. However, the extremely fast UFS 4.0 memory, which outclasses the comparison devices with its transfer rates, also plays a large part in the high working speed.
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1267 - 74958, n=144, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (11338 - 16880, n=21) | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
In the F6 Pro, Poco relies on an Adreno 740 Graphics unit. This puts the smartphone in first place in almost all benchmarks.
The F6 Pro also masters current games without any problems. PUBG Mobile can be played in Ultra HDR and with the Ultra frame rate. This works smoothly and without frame drops.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
3DMark: Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | Steel Nomad Light Score
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Score | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | |
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro (chrome 127) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (62.7 - 179.2, n=23) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=161, last 2 years) | |
| Google Pixel 8a (Chrome 126) | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ (Chrome 126) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro (chrome 127) | |
| Google Pixel 8a (Chrome 126) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (62.9 - 225, n=18) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=148, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ (Chrome 126) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro (chrome 127) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (28 - 183, n=22) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (22 - 271, n=153, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Google Pixel 8a (Chrome 126) | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ (Chrome 126) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (115 - 238, n=11) | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro (chrome 127) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| Google Pixel 8a | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ (Chrome 126) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro (chrome 127) | |
| Google Pixel 8a (Chrome 126) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (19870 - 65418, n=25) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=199, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ (Chrome 126) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=160, last 2 years) | |
| Realme 12 Pro+ (Chrome 126) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (602 - 1837, n=22) | |
| Google Pixel 8a (Chrome 126) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro (chrome 127) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | Google Pixel 8a | Realme 12 Pro+ | Average 1 TB UFS 4.0 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
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| AndroBench 3-5 | -44% | -55% | -63% | -27% | 8% | -41% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 3070.33 | 1657.44 -46% | 967.8 -68% | 1509.65 -51% | 1926.1 -37% | 3523 ? 15% | 1804 ? -41% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 2987.47 | 994.67 -67% | 800.5 -73% | 255.31 -91% | 1756.1 -41% | 3273 ? 10% | 1398 ? -53% |
| Random Read 4KB | 381.58 | 322.32 -16% | 281.5 -26% | 165.98 -57% | 335.2 -12% | 391 ? 2% | 272 ? -29% |
| Random Write 4KB | 520.87 | 288.23 -45% | 241.4 -54% | 243.82 -53% | 420.2 -19% | 546 ? 5% | 302 ? -42% |
Emissions - F6 Pro with throttling
Temperature - High temperatures despite cooling chamber at the Poco
With the F6 Pro, Poco emphasizes the size of the vapor chamber that is used to cool the device. The manufacturer speaks of "LiquidCool Technology 4.0", which is intended to ensure that maximum performance can be provided over a long period of time.
Nevertheless, we measured a maximum of 44.8 degrees Celsius (~112 degrees Fahrenheit) on the front of the device under extreme load. The F6 Pro also throttles significantly in the benchmarks. However, the smartphone remains operable at all times and can be touched without any problems.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 44.8 °C / 113 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.2 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 44.7 °C / 112 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.1 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Steel Nomad Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
Speakers - F6 Pro with stereo sound and Dolby Atmos
The F6 Pro has stereo speakers. They are Dolby Atmos certified and ensure clear sound. At 88.7 dB(A), the smartphone is also quite loud. The sound is relatively balanced, and the Poco is particularly impressive in the treble range. Bass or even low frequencies are rather thin - as is typical for smartphones.
The F6 Pro does not have a 3.5 mm jack plug. However, Bluetooth headphones connected without any problems in the test. The smartphone supports the following codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX TWS+, LDAC, LHDC (V1-V5).
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.1% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.6% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (3.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 27% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 66% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 47% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 46% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.9% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.3% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 10% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 83% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 62% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Battery life - Long breath and fast charging with the F6 Pro
Energy consumption - The F6 Pro gets greedy under load
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the Poco F6 Pro has two faces. At rest, the energy consumption is low and around the class average. Under load, however, the SoC becomes greedy. A comparison with other devices that use this SoC shows that this is not just due to the hardware. Poco seems to focus more on top performance than on economy.
| Off / Standby |   0.02 / 0.05 Watt |
| Idle |  0.79 / 1.05 / 1.13 Watt |
| Load |
7.88 / 16.48 Watt |
    
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| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 4500 mAh | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion 5000 mAh | Google Pixel 8a 4492 mAh | Realme 12 Pro+ 5000 mAh | Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -22% | -8% | -13% | -25% | -6% | ||
| Idle Minimum * | 0.79 | 0.69 13% | 1 -27% | 0.92 -16% | 1.036 ? -31% | 0.898 ? -14% | |
| Idle Average * | 1.05 | 1.15 -10% | 1.3 -24% | 1.46 -39% | 1.766 ? -68% | 1.442 ? -37% | |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.13 | 1.26 -12% | 1.9 -68% | 1.65 -46% | 1.94 ? -72% | 1.602 ? -42% | |
| Load Average * | 7.88 | 15.93 -102% | 5.1 35% | 7.96 -1% | 7.22 ? 8% | 6.3 ? 20% | |
| Load Maximum * | 16.48 | 16.09 2% | 9.4 43% | 10.74 35% | 10.4 ? 37% | 9.48 ? 42% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life - F6 Pro lasts a long time and charges with 120 watts
In our realistic WiFi web surfing test, the Poco F6 impresses with a good battery life. We achieved over 15 hours with the display switched on. This puts the F6 Pro around the class average. However, the smartphone's performance is hardly challenged in this test. The 5000 mAh battery drains much faster during extensive gaming.
In addition to the good battery life, the Poco smartphone also impresses with very fast charging times. The device can be charged with a maximum of 120 watts and a corresponding power adapter is even included. This means that the F6 Pro can be charged from 7 to 100 percent in 23 minutes. The software can be used to set whether the device should charge at maximum power or a little slower.
| Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 4500 mAh | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion 5000 mAh | Google Pixel 8a 4492 mAh | Realme 12 Pro+ 5000 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | |||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 909 | 815 -10% | 966 6% | 796 -12% | 919 1% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - More than just power
With the F6 Pro, Poco has put together a well-rounded overall package that can do much more than just gaming. The camera, for example, impressed us in the test. The main camera in particular delivers sharp images and does not fail even in difficult lighting conditions. It's a shame that the other lenses can't keep up this level, but it's bearable.
The premium feel is evident in the materials used. Poco relies on metal and glass for the F6 Pro. The smartphone is also very well made.
It is pleasing that the manufacturer is not only looking for new talents, but also upholding the old virtues. The F6 Pro delivers plenty of computing and graphics power as well as an enormously fast memory. The latest games are no problem, even in the highest resolution.
With the F6 Pro, Poco is moving away from pure gaming and performance smartphones. The device thus loses some of its focus, but at the same time becomes interesting for a broader target group.
The long battery life also fits in well with this. It's all the better that the F6 Pro can be charged with up to 120 watts and that the charger is even included in the scope of delivery. The 120 Hz AMOLED panel also impresses with good brightness reserves and a crisp, sharp display.
However, the F6 Pro is not perfect either. We would like to see eSIM support, for example. In addition, the device does not connect to the 6 GHz network. The smartphone would also benefit from longer update support and a jack connection. A USB 2.0 port does not fit into the concept of the hyper-fast smartphone.
Overall, however, the F6 Pro is a successful overall package that will appeal to a large target group, especially thanks to the camera upgrade and the great display. The price is also right, especially considering the large amount of memory and the scope of delivery.
Price and availability
The RRP for an F6 Pro with the smallest configuration is 580 Euros (~$634). A surcharge of 50 Euros (~$54) is payable for the version with 512 GB of storage space. Poco sells the large version with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage for 700 Euros (~$765). However, the smartphone is also sold by other retailers such as Amazon or Mediamarkt.
Note: We have updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7 here available here.
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro
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08/21/2024 v8
Benedikt Winkel
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