The F-series is an important lineup for Poco, as the Poco F1 was the first phone from the brand to 
Photos shot using the primary camera in daylight and lowlight conditions (Tap to Expand)
With the ultra-wide camera, the results are good in daylight conditions with decent details, but the camera suffers in low light. The colour profile differs from the primary camera, and the images are not as bright or colourful. Check out some samples from the ultrawide camera.
Photos shot using the 8-megapixel ultrawide camera (Tap to expand)
Moving over to the front, the 20-megapixel selfie camera takes decent shots in daylight. The details are good, the colour is mostly natural, and the beautification features don’t interfere when turned off. In low light, the selfies do have plenty of noise if no flash is used. The camera does have an excellent wide field of view, though, which is nice.
When it comes to video, the Poco F6 can shoot 4K at 60fps using the rear primary camera. However, if you want stable videos with OIS, you’ll have to switch to 1080p at 30fps. The videos shot on the phone at 4k 60fps have plenty of detail but slightly muted colours and shadows. The panning is good, but if you try to walk or run, the stabilisation isn’t that great. However, in 1080p 30fps, the stabilisation is pretty decent. The primary camera also performs well in low light conditions, although with added noise. The ultra-wide camera can shoot at 1080p 30fps, but the results aren’t that great, even in daylight conditions. You’ll find noise and darker shadows in the video.
Poco F6 Review: Verdict
The Poco F6 is a mid-range phone that competes with the likes of the new Realme GT 6T, Vivo V30e, and the Realme 12 Pro+ (Review). There’s also the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (Review), the Nothing Phone 2a (Review), and the Samsung Galaxy A35 (Review). While all of these phones are priced similarly, they do not offer the same performance as the F6. The same story applies across the board regarding battery life. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ does offer an IP69 rating, whereas the Realme 12 Pro+ gets a usable third telephoto periscope camera, which is unheard of in this price bracket.
I’d suggest the Realme 12 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if you want a better camera setup. Those looking for a better or unique design should look at the Realme 12 Pro+, the Galaxy A55, or the Nothing Phone 2a. The Realme GT 6T offers a similar camera setup but larger battery and faster charging. If performance, display, and gaming are all you care about, then the Poco F6 would be a wise choice.
So, to answer my question, is the Poco F6 an affordable flagship killer? Almost. If the cameras were better, it would definitely be. However, it is still an excellent choice for anyone looking for an all-rounder mid-range champion. The Poco F6 does everything well and gets an easy recommendation from us. It still is excellent value for money.
