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Published on August 29th, 2024 | by Adrian Gunning

Xiaomi Expands its Australian Presence with the launch of the POCO F6 Series

Building on its successful debut in Australia with the Redmi series, Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics, is excited to expand its footprint with the launch of the new POCO F6 series. This latest addition underscores Xiaomi’s commitment to providing Australians with cutting-edge technology that offers exceptional performance at an accessible price. The POCO F6 series is fully compatible with Australian 4G and 5G networks, and comes with a 2-year local warranty, ensuring that customers can enjoy their devices with complete peace of mind.

The POCO F6 series offers class-leading performance, making it the perfect choice for budget-conscious gamers, photography enthusiasts, and tech lovers seeking flagship experiences at an accessible price.

Powered by the new Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 chipset, which delivers accelerated performance, the POCO F6 Pro is an all-around flagship. It features a 6.67-inch ultra-clear WQHD+ 120Hz Flow AMOLED display with ultra-thin bezels and offers users a fully immersive visual experience. POCO F6 is a performance flagship driven by speed. It features the highly anticipated Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 with WildBoost Optimization 3.0 and LiquidCool Technology 4.0, designed to deliver dedicated gamers the ultimate gaming experience.

“Amidst the rapid technological evolution, Australians increasingly seek versatile smartphones that offer a premium experience without breaking the bank. The POCO F6 Pro embodies the balance of top-tier performance and affordability, making it a standout in its category. The F6 series is designed to elevate everyday smartphone use by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge hardware and software. Our approach with the F6 series is to redefine what consumers can expect from an affordable smartphone, challenging industry norms,” explained David Xiao, Managing Director, Xiaomi Australia.

POCO F6 Pro: HyperPower evolved with flagship visuals and performance

The new POCO F6 Pro is an all-around flagship that closes the gap on high-end performance phones. It packs a flagship WQHD+ 120Hz Flow AMOLED display with 2K resolution, 4000 nits (peak) brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming1, and TÜV Rheinland eye-care certification for sharp images and immersive viewing experience. Equipped with the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2, POCO F6 Pro features Xiaomi HyperOS operating system, 12GB memory and 512GB storage, delivering accelerated performance and connectivity with enhanced power efficiency. POCO F6 Pro also boasts the best camera sensor system in the POCO range, ensuring clearer details in even the most complicated shots. New Dual Native ISO Fusion technology features a high and low gain channel with a maximum exposure difference of up to 16 times. The user can photograph scenes with significant light and dark contrast to provide that ideal creative shot.

Capture the perfect moment with Burst Shot Mode 2.0, which uses the POCO Imaging Engine for fast and clear shots. The new Ultra Night Algorithm provides bright, clear night photos with accurate colours using AI multi-frame fusion.

Available in Black or White and featuring super smooth-to-the-touch velvet glass with curved edges, the POCO F6 Pro is powered by a 5000mAh battery that will last you all day.

POCO F6: Shaped by speed, supported by leading Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 

POCO F6 offers a truly flagship mobile gaming experience powered by the latest highly anticipated Snapdragon® processor. With a key focus on CPU and AI capabilities, the X4 prime core supporting the CPU delivers top-tier performance. With an AnTuTu score of over 1.53 million2, the POCO F6 easily outperforms most smartphones in its segment, delivering smooth, effortless all-around performance.

Experience the most complete gaming experience possible with POCO’s WildBoost Optimization 3.0. The latest generation WildBoost takes software tuning to new levels with an in-house algorithm that pushes even the highly popular Genshin Impact game to support 1.5K resolution, resulting in an elevated visual experience like never before. The Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 AI capabilities ensure enhanced power efficiency and lower temperature for outstanding gaming action. To provide an even longer-lasting gaming experience, the latest LiquidCool Technology features a new IceLoop system, improving vapour-liquid circulation flow to take away heat and vastly improve heat dissipation.

POCO F6 also introduces the first CrystalRes display in the POCO F Series. A super-clear flagship quality 6.67-inch Flow AMOLED DotDisplay offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 2400 nits (peak) brightness, and 68 billion colours, delivering a vivid experience and stunning 1.5K high-definition quality. A super-slim bezel and screen-to-body ratio of 94.27% create a truly immersive experience for streaming videos, gaming, or reading online. TÜV Rheinland eye-care and circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications ensure safe, comfortable, lengthy viewing periods.

As an alternative to the excitement of gaming and when you want to capture stunning photos, POCO F6 has you covered with a 50MP triple camera setup with an IMX882 ultra-wide sensor with a large F/1.59 aperture, allowing in more light to create high-quality shots in daylight and especially at night. It includes OIS and EIS for stable photos and 4K video at 60 FPS for ultra-clear, cinematic video. The powerful chipset also supports Motion Tracking Focus 2.0, which tracks the movement of people, animals, and insects for detailed nature photography.

Available in three distinct colour options: Black, Green, or brand-new Titanium colour, POCO F6 packs a punch with a powerful 5000mAh battery.

Australia Availability and launch offer:

POCO F6 Pro will be available in two colours: Black and White.
It will come in a single variant: 12GB+512GB

Price: $999.00

Launch offer: Get a $200 Store Voucher with POCO F6 Pro

POCO F6 is available in three striking colours: Black, Green, and Titanium.

It will come in a single variant: 8GB+256GB

Price: $699.00

Launch offer: Get a $100 Store Voucher with POCO F6

The POCO F6 Series range will be available online via the official website, www.xiaomitech.com.au.


About the Author

agun@impulsegamer.com'

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.



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