Building on the success of the F5’s impressive value proposition, Poco appears poised to launch the F6 series.
- Dual Device Strategy: The F6 and F6 Pro are expected, with the standard F6 sporting an unannounced Qualcomm chip (SM8635) potentially named Snapdragon 8s Gen 3/2.
- F6 Pro – Potential Redmi K70 Rebrand: Rumors suggest the F6 Pro might be a rebranded Redmi K70, utilizing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This raises the question of performance differences between the two models.
- Model Number and Rebranding Hints: The F6’s model numbers (24069PC21G global, 24069PC21I India) closely resemble the upcoming Redmi Note 13 Turbo (24069RA21C). Codename “Peridot” (a yellow ruby) further strengthens the rebranding speculation, aligning with Redmi’s gemstone codenaming convention.
With Qualcomm’s likely March 18th unveiling of the SM8635, Chinese manufacturers like Redmi are expected to follow suit with new device announcements. Poco will likely adapt the F6 for the global market shortly after.
For reference, here are the specs pages of the POCO F5 series:
