Poco F6 Camera and Chipset Details
For some time now, there have been strong indications that the Poco F6 would be equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Recently, the Android Headlines team discovered concrete evidence within the HyperOS source code, confirming this speculation.
Codenamed “Peridot” with model number N16T, the Poco F6 appears to be following the footsteps of the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, which pioneered the use of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. However, it’s suggested that the Poco F6 might draw inspiration from another Xiaomi model, the Redmi Note 13 Turbo, which is yet to be officially unveiled.
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node | TSMC 4nm | TSMC 4nm | TSMC 4nm |
| CPU (Prime) | 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.2/3.36GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.0GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3/3.4GHz |
| CPU (Big) | 2x Cortex-A715 @ 2.8GHz 2x Cortex-A710 @ 2.8GHz | 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz | 3x Cortex-720 @ 3.15GHz 2x Cortex-720 @ 2.96GHz |
| CPU (Small) | 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz | 3x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.3GHz |
| RAM | up to 24GB LPDDR5x 4,200MHz | up to 24GB LPDDR5x 4,200MHz | up to 24GB LPDDR5x 4,800MHz |
| Storage | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| USB | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 735 | Adreno 750 |
| 5G modem | X70 | X70 | X75 |
| ISP | triple 18-bit | triple 18-bit | triple 18-bit |
| Video | 8K HDR @ 30fps 4K @ 120fps | 4K HDR @ 60fps 1080p @ 240fps | 8K HDR @ 30fps 4K @ 120fps |
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 represents a hybrid design between the 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3, albeit with some trade-offs, such as the absence of 8K video recording capability. Nevertheless, this chipset seems tailored for devices like the Poco F6, offering flagship-level performance at a more affordable price point. The previous Poco F5 demonstrated remarkable performance relative to its cost, leveraging the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset, which outperformed the subsequent Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.
Regarding the camera setup, leaks suggest that the primary camera will feature a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor, while the ultra-wide lens will utilize the older IMX355 sensor. For selfies, an OV20B sensor from OmniVision is expected to be employed. Display components for the Poco F6 are reported to be sourced from TCL and Tianma, although specifics regarding display specifications are yet to surface.
Anticipated to be unveiled in April or possibly May, the Poco F6 may coincide with the launch of the Redmi Note 13 Turbo in China. Additionally, rumors hint at the existence of a Poco F6 Pro variant, rumored to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, an upgrade from the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 utilized in the 2023 Pro model.
Published on 04/10/24 12:52 | by Rawa John
