Poco M5 5G Launching in India on December 22
There have been multiple leaks and rumors about the Poco M5 5G over the past few weeks. Some even state it as the rebranded version of the Redmi 13C 5G smartphone, which launched in India earlier this month. However, the company officially confirmed today that the Poco M6 5G will launch in India on December 22. It will be the second Poco M Series device after the Poco M5 to feature 5G connectivity, the first is the Poco M6 Pro 5G which is already retailing in some markets.
The company took to X.com to officially tease the device’s launch date, which could be the cheapest smartphone under the Rs 10000 range in India.
Poco M6 5G Expected Features
The smartphone earlier appeared on certain public certifications with model 23128PC33I and the internal name “air_p”. The smartphone could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.
If it is believed to be the rebranded Redmi 13C 5G, then the Poco M6 5G could also debut with a 6.74-inch LCD display offering a 90Hz refresh rate. There will be a dual-rear camera comprising a 50 MP primary sensor and another depth sensor. It will feature a 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It might run on the MIUI 14-based Android 13.
The smartphone is expected to come with a side-facing fingerprint sensor. The in-box accessories will include a 10W charger, and the smartphone is equipped with a USB Type-C port.
Poco M6 Pro 5G Already Available in India
The smartphone’s older sibling, aka Poco M6 Pro 5G, is already retailing in India, featuring up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The smartphone ships with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, a large 5000 mAh battery, and a 6.79-inch FHD+ display. It is available in two color options: Power Black and Forest Green.
Poco M6 Pro 4G Variant Coming Soon
Poco is even preparing to launch the Poco M6 Pro 4G variant in the coming time, as it has already been certified in Indonesia.
