Poco Drops Hints of Neo Phone Launch in India: Could it be the Poco X6 Neo?

Poco’s recent social media teaser hints at the imminent arrival of a new smartphone under its Neo series in India. While the exact name and launch date remain undisclosed, speculations suggest that it could be the Poco X6 Neo. Notably, leaks circulating in the tech sphere suggest that the upcoming device could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 13R Pro, which made its debut in China back in November last year. If these rumors hold true, the Poco X6 Neo is anticipated to pack robust hardware, potentially running on a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC.

The teaser shared by Poco on X provides minimal details but serves as a clear indication of the brand’s intentions to introduce a new addition to its smartphone lineup in the Indian market. Given the anticipation surrounding the Poco X6 Neo, enthusiasts and tech aficionados eagerly await further announcements from the company, hoping for more insights into the device’s specifications, features, and an official launch date.

As the anticipation mounts, enthusiasts remain on the lookout for any additional clues or teasers that may emerge, offering more glimpses into what the Poco X6 Neo has in store for consumers.

Meanwhile, the Realme 12 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G SoC went official earlier today. Taking a dig at Realme, Poco India head Himanshu Tandon sarcastically wrote that he felt “red flags” by seeing an LCD panel and a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor inside a sub-17K smartphone. He reiterated that the Poco M65 5G offered the same chipset under Rs. 10,000, urging buyers to wait for the new Neo phone.

Recently shared some exclusive details and design aspects of the Poco X6 Neo. It is expected to come in an orange colour option with dual rear cameras, resembling the design language of the Redmi Note 13R Pro. It could be priced under Rs. 16,000. The Redmi Note 13R Pro was launched in China in November last year with a price tag of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,000) for the sole 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model.

Poco X6 Neo and Redmi Note 13R Pro will have similar specifications if the former is indeed a rebranded phone. The Redmi Note 13R Pro came with a 6.67-inch (1,080×2,400 pixels) OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and 2,160Hz pulse width modulation (PWM) dimming. The phone has a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

The Redmi Note 13R Pro has a dual rear camera system, comprising a 108-megapixel primary camera alongside a 2-megapixel shooter. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.