Edward Collins 
Mar 21, 2024
Following the debut of the POCO X6 Neo in India, the smartphone manufacturer appears to be gearing up for the introduction of the POCO F6 to the Indian market. A report from 91mobiles suggests that preliminary testing for the POCO F6 has commenced in the country, hinting at potential features including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, support for 120W fast charging, and more.
Sources cited in the report indicate that testing has kicked off for the POCO F6 in India, with expectations for the smartphone to hit the market by May or June. Initially speculated to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K70, recent listings in the IMEI database point towards a potential connection with the Redmi Note 13 Turbo.
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In these listings, the POCO F6 was identified with model numbers 24069PC21I and 24069PC21G, corresponding to its Indian and global variants respectively. Interestingly, the listing also included the name of the Redmi Note 13 Turbo, linked with the model number 24069RA21C. This strongly suggests that the F6 may indeed be a rebranded iteration of the Note 13 Turbo.
POCO F6 specs (expected)
The report hints at the POCO F6's potential positioning as a mid-premium smartphone, speculated to carry an approximate price tag of Rs40,000 in India. However, concrete details are expected to be unveiled exclusively during the official launch event.
Additionally, it is speculated that the POCO F6 may boast a metal body and a 6.67-inch display while being powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with support for rapid charging up to 120W.
Recent reports have also indicated the likelihood of the phone being equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a recent launch in the Indian market.
