The impending launch of the Poco X6 series in India has stirred anticipation among smartphone enthusiasts. Expected to follow the footsteps of its forerunner, the Poco X5 lineup, which made its global debut in February this year, the upcoming series holds promise.
Notably, the Poco X5 Pro debuted in India sporting a robust Snapdragon 778G chipset, while its counterpart, the Poco X5, graced the country’s market with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC in March. Following this trajectory, the Poco X6 series is anticipated to feature both a base and a Pro model, akin to its predecessors. The buzz around its imminent launch escalated when Poco India Head, Himanshu Tandon, teased the event.
Tandon shared a festive post on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing seasonal greetings and hinting at something new on the horizon. Accompanied by an image depicting Santa, donning sunglasses, riding a sleigh steered by a tech-inspired reindeer with an X-shaped head, the post reads, “Happy Xmas Everyone. Santa is coming with the gift soon.” This intriguing imagery strongly indicates the imminent arrival of the next installment in the Poco X-series lineup for Indian consumers.
This is expected to be one of the Poco X6 series models, expected to arrive as the successors to the X5 lineup. The Poco X6 Pro model has also been spotted on several certification sites, and based on this year’s release schedule, it may be the model to first debut in the country, followed by the launch of the base model a few weeks later.
The Poco X6 Pro was recently spotted on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) and IMEI websites with the model number 23122PCD1I. An NBTC listing of the same model showed that the phone may launch with support for GSM, WCDMA LTE, and NR networks which suggests 5G connectivity. It is expected to be the rebranded version of the Redmi K70E, which was launched in China in November this year. The base Poco X6 could debut as a rebadged Redmi Note 13.
In the Indian market, the pricing structure for the Poco X5 and its enhanced counterpart, the Poco X5 Pro, presents intriguing options for potential buyers. The Poco X5 is available at competitive prices, with the 6GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs. 18,999 and the 8GB + 256GB version listed at Rs. 20,999. Meanwhile, the Poco X5 Pro offers a compelling proposition, boasting a cost of Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and Rs. 22,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. These distinct price points for varying configurations cater to diverse consumer preferences, providing flexibility and choice within the Poco lineup in India.