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Poco X6 Pro

82
Well liked
Average of 5 professional reviews
4 of 5 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 70–90

Exact average 82.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

Poco X6 ProImage: Poco

5 professional reviewers tested the Poco X6 Pro, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: software and app.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Tech Advisor, Android Central and 2 more

The catch: The software has ads and bloatware, and the secondary cameras are weak.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2024

    An incredible phone for the price that feels close to a flagship, especially for gaming.

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  2. 90
    Tech AdvisorHands-on review · 2024

    A superb budget gaming phone with top performance for the money, a better display and quick charging.

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  3. 80
    Android CentralHands-on review · 2024

    A big step up from its predecessor and the best value in Xiaomi's sub-$400 range, with a great screen, fast hardware and long updates.

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  4. 80
    GSMArenaHands-on review · 12 J

    Only the opening page of the lab review is shown, presenting the Pro as the best of the new Poco batch with powerful silicon, bright OLED and fast charging.

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  5. 70
    WIREDHands-on review

    Both phones give lovely screens, good battery and fast charging for the money, but bloatware and middling cameras hold them back.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality4 of 5
Performance4 of 5

What critics dislike most

Software and app3 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Poco X6 Pro worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. The software has ads and bloatware, and the secondary cameras are weak.

Do critics agree about the Poco X6 Pro?

Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (WIRED) to 90 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Poco X6 Pro?

Software and app (3 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Poco X6 Pro?

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.