Back when Xiaomi unveiled the first Poco phone, the term “Flagship Killer” was in full swing. Be that as it may, we were still surprised with the specs that the company was able to pack into that phone. More than half a decade has passed since then, and the definition of a Flagship Killer has shifted a bit.
Well, does the Poco brand still live up to that title? Let’s find out in our review of the Poco F6. Times have changed a lot since the mid-2010s, and that’s extremely evident in the affordable phone market. Flagship phones have always been the most feature-packed and expensive devices, but when we dip below the $500 line, things get a bit chaotic.
We see phones that are unapologetically mid-range with all of the typical trademarks; mediocre display, choppy performance, bad speakers, the list goes on. However, we also see phones that make us question why Samsung and Apple can get away with charging more than $1,000 for their phones. These are phones that just barely nip at the heels of $500, but they offer some insane hardware, displays, performance, speakers, and software on the market.
Enter the Poco brand! This is a brand that, like OnePlus back in the old days, is characterized by its rebellious nature of offering $800 worth of phone for under $500. Its first phone cost about $299 when it launched back in 2018, and it had some of the best specs of the day. Fast forward to 2024, and the Poco brand is alive and well.
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