Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until January 2028 · Buy-by January 2026
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Poco M6 Pro should be supported until around January 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 1.6 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
33% above the under-$300 median ($6.74/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
A budget 4G phone with a 64MP OIS camera, AMOLED screen, and 67W charging, but no 5G.
Pros
- 64MP OIS main camera, unusual at this price
- Sharp 120Hz AMOLED display and headphone jack
- 67W charging on a 5000mAh battery
Cons
- No 5G connectivity at all
- Entry-level Helio G99 Ultra performance
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 64MP |
| ultra-wide | 8MP |
| front | 16MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 161.1 × 75 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 179 g |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass 5 front, plastic back and frame |
| Water resistance | IP54 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 13 with HyperOS at launch |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
How long will the Poco M6 Pro get updates?
As a budget model it gets about two Android upgrades and roughly four years of security patches, putting estimated end of support around January 2028.
Does the Poco M6 Pro support 5G?
No. This is the 4G LTE model with a Helio G99 Ultra chip; it does not have 5G connectivity.
Does the Poco M6 Pro camera have OIS?
Yes, its 64MP main camera includes optical image stabilization, which is rare in this budget tier.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.