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Xiaomi Poco X6 5G

Buy with careValue Score 67/100
$240
Global/India launch ~$299 (8/256GB); USD-equivalent, not US-official.
$299 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until January 2028 · Buy-by January 2026

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2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until January 2028 — buying it today still gets you about 1.6 years of safe use.

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.

$12.67/month

88% above the under-$300 median ($6.74/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A sharp 1.5K-screen mid-ranger with OIS, a headphone jack, and solid three-Android support.

Pros

  • Crisp 1.5K AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus
  • 64MP OIS main camera and a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Light 181g body with 67W charging

Cons

  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is mid-tier, not flagship-level
  • Only IP54 splash resistance
Best for: Budget buyers who want a great screen and headphone jackBest for: Users who value a stabilized main cameraAvoid if: You want top gaming performanceAvoid if: You need strong water resistance

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.67-inch Flow AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main64MP
ultra-wide8MP
front16MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,100 mAh
Charging67W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161.2 × 74.3 × 8 mm
Weight181 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front, plastic back and frame
Water resistanceIP54
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 with HyperOS at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy3 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Poco X6 5G get updates?

Xiaomi committed to three Android upgrades and four years of security patches, putting estimated end of support around January 2028.

Does the Poco X6 5G have a headphone jack?

Yes, it keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack alongside USB-C, a feature many rivals have dropped.

Does the Poco X6 5G main camera have OIS?

Yes, its 64MP main sensor includes optical image stabilization for steadier photos and video.

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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.