The POCO X6 Neo 5G is the brand’s most recent offering in the X series. This phone is a topic for extensive discussion, but before we go too technical, let’s tackle the bigger picture. Except for the latter’s extra ultra-wide camera sensor, the Redmi Note 13 5G (review) and the new POCO phone have identical specifications. The camera or software departments account for the majority of the differences between the two phones. Right now, the POCO X6 Neo can be purchased for as little as Rs 15,999. There are various good phones in this price bracket with some amazing specs, even if we exclude the Redmi handset.
Verdict
With respectable specs and features on all fronts, the POCO X6 Neo is a well-rounded smartphone. The phone is the thinnest POCO phone design ever and provides excellent value for the money. Some other phones in this price range have more competent processors because this market is so competitive. However, the X6 Neo does have a compelling argument if you take into account features like camera performance, display quality, and design.
Design and Display
- The POCO X6 Neo, which comes in Astral Black and Martian Orange colors, has a minimalistic design.
- This is notably the thinnest POCO phone ever produced. The phone’s thickness is a mere 7.69mm. The phone feels rather light in the hand despite weighing 175 grams.
- The power button on the phone has a fingerprint sensor built into it that is easy to use and accessible.
- The device has a 6.67-inch, 120Hz AMOLED screen with a maximum brightness of 1000 nits and FHD+ screen resolution. The phone provides an immersive experience with its punch-hole design (93.3 percent screen-to-body ratio).
Cameras
- With its 108MP primary camera, the POCO X6 Neo produces photographs that are well-balanced and have a respectable level of detail retention.
- Though it does so at the expense of some low-light performance, the 2MP macro camera opens up even more creative options.
- The 16MP front-facing camera might use some work; it performs well throughout the day but struggles in dimly lit areas.
- When I was filming films, I had some problems with video stabilization because the footage looked unsteady.
- 108MP, Documents, Night, Pro, Short Video, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, and AI watermark are among the available camera modes. These are quite conventional modes; you don’t have any creative possibilities here, in contrast to some other phones that provide templates for quick movies that you can publish directly on social media.
Both software and performance
- The POCO X6 Neo, which is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 6080 SoC and up to 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, performs admirably in everyday use.
- Even when playing demanding games on the phone, I experienced no lag or stuttering, and the app load times were also rather decent.
- You can increase the amount of memory on your phone by up to 12GB by converting storage to RAM.
- Dual Apps and Floating Windows are two of the phone’s more helpful features. With the former, you can utilize two accounts on the same phone by running multiple instances of the same app. The latter makes it simple to access the programs that are most frequently utilized.
- You get a second phone account with the Second Space function. If you want to provide someone else access to your phone without jeopardizing your privacy, this might be helpful.
Battery and Charging
- Full-day use is ensured with the POCO X6 Neo’s 5,000mAh battery and effective 33W charging. After regular use, you’ll need to recharge the phone by the end of the day; if you use it heavily, you could need to plug it in by the evening.
- The phone lasted 10 hours and 38 minutes in the PCMark battery test. When compared to comparable phones in this pricing range, this is on the lower end.
Final Verdict
In conclusion, there is fierce competition for the POCO X6 Neo in its pricing bracket from devices like the Redmi Note 13 5G, the Moto G54 5G (review), and the Lava Blaze Curve 5G (review). The Redmi phone has a superior camera, even though the first two phones perform better (at least when measured against benchmarks). All things considered, the X6 Neo shows up as a choice that buyers looking for a balance between performance, adaptability, and affordability should think about. Although it might not completely change the smartphone market, features like its sophisticated design, stable performance, and engaging display make it an excellent option for those in its price range.
