POCO M6 Plus Review: A Comprehensive Look at an Affordable 5G

Comparos Says:8/10

Offering a mix of features that meet the needs of consumers looking for a powerful handset with 5G connectivity, the POCO M6 Plus has positioned itself as a notable competitor in the budget smartphone market. Although it is sold as a "Plus" model, given its improved features over the POCO M6 Pro, it seems more like a "Pro." Let's explore more the unique qualities of this gadget and the possible shortcomings.

Design and Build Quality

With some original tweaks, the POCO M6 Plus has a design that mimics the POCO M6 Pro. Large camera cutouts on the rear, evocative of the POCO logo, Though it loses POCO's signature yellow, the device comes in numerous color variations including "Ice Silver," "Graphite Black," and a striking purple variant with a dual-tone finish. The provided clear cover is a great addition even if the option of a glass back offers a premium feel and is prone to fingerprints.

The phone is somewhat hefty with its weight of 205g and 8.3mm thickness. Essential ports and buttons, such an IR blaster, volume rockers, power button, USB-C connector, and 3.5mm audio jack, do however abound here. Although the construction feels strong, individuals with smaller hands especially may find the sharp edges uncomfortable with extended usage.

Display

The POCO M6 Plus features a 2,400 x 1,080 pixel 6.79-inch Full-HD+ IPS display. Its 120Hz refresh rate makes up for its lack of vivid colors and deep blacks of an AMOLED panel, hence creating a seamless scrolling experience. Though it may suffer under direct sunlight compared to rivals like the Realme Narzo N65, which delivers a higher peak brightness, the 550 nits' brightness is sufficient for indoor usage.

Gorilla Glass 3 shields the display and adds some durability. The bezels of the screen are somewhat noticeable, and the front camera's hole-punch cutout is only a slight improvement from the U-shaped notch seen in past generations. Though it lacks HDR capability, the gadget guarantees HD streaming on platforms like Netflix and YouTube by supporting L1 Widevine certification. POCO's reading mode with a paper-like touch gives comfort for individuals who spend a lot of time reading on their phones.

Camera

Using Samsung's ISOCELL HM6 sensor with an f/1.75 aperture, the POCO M6 Plus boasts one of the best main camera systems. Rare in the sub-Rs 15,000 range is this high-resolution camera. Along with it is a 2MP macro camera; the front features a 13MP snapper. Generally speaking, the camera performs rather well—especially in well-lit environments—producing vivid and finely detailed photographs fit for social media.

Still, the absence of an ultra-wide lens is obvious, particularly in relation to rivals such as the Moto G85 5G. Average low-light performance includes some noise and blurring of the details. Though it often suffers with fine details, portrait mode provides good edge recognition. Though low-light selfies could suffer from graininess and lack of focus, selfies are decent with natural color tones and good facial detail.

Full HD resolution at 30fps for front and rear cameras is among video recording features. The phone does not support Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) or Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), hence the footage is passable in daylight but lacks stability. Users must thus be aware of maintaining the phone steady in order to prevent shaky movies.

Performance and Software

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE SoC drives the POCO M6 Plus; it provides a nominal increase in clock speed over the standard Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. For daily activities including social media surfing, video streaming, and light gaming, this CPU together with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage offers seamless performance. The gadget guarantees general interoperability with many networks by supporting seven basic 5G frequencies.

The POCO M6 Plus does rather well on benchmark tests. It lags behind rivals like the iQOO Z9x, which makes use of the more potent Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, even though it beats earlier versions POCO M6 Pro and POCO M6। Though thermal management can be a problem during long sessions, gaming performance is sufficient; games like Battlegrounds Mobile India operate perfectly at "Ultra" FPS settings.

Driven by HyperOS, based on Android 14, the software experience The UI comes with a lot of pre-installed apps, which may be considered as bloatware even if it seems lightweight and somewhat like iOS. In this pricing range, POCO offers competitive two years of OS updates and four years of security updates.

Battery

With a 5,030mAh battery—a small boost from its predecessor—the POCO M6 Plus It is rather effective since it supports 33W rapid charging and can charge the gadget from 20% to 100% in around 63 minutes. Real-world use-wise, the battery runs a whole day with a combination of social networking, gaming, and video playback comfortably. A clever idea is customizing the 120Hz refresh rate for particular apps to maximize battery life.

Though it falls short of rivals such as the Redmi 13 5G or the Realme Narzo N65, the POCO M6 Plus does rather well in standardized battery testing. Although the phone's power economy is decent, its lack of optimization for several benchmarks points to possible software tuning upgrade need.

Comparos Says

At its pricing, the well-rounded smartphone POCO M6 Plus provides notable value. Its 108MP camera, big display with high refresh rate, strong build quality, and complete 5G support defines its strengths. It does, however, have certain flaws including a good number of pre-installed apps, no stereo speakers, and an ultra-wide camera absent.

The POCO M6 Plus is a good option for consumers seeking a reasonably priced, capable all-rounder with 5G capability. Often based on personal taste or certain feature requirements, it rivals closely with smartphones like the Redmi 13 5G and Realme Narzo N65. Given its higher chipset and gaming capability, the iQOO Z9x might be a better choice for people who give gaming first priority.

Ultimately, especially for its outstanding camera and dependability, if you can locate the POCO M6 Plus at a discounted price or with appealing offers, it is most definitely worth looking at.