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
Poco F6 Specs Update
Last year, Poco shook the market with its duo of ‘flagship killers’, the F5 and F5 Pro, with the former gaining significantly more traction due to its exceptional price-to-features ratio. This year, it appears that Poco is gearing up to introduce another dynamic duo, with the F6 Pro already making its way through the certification process.
Accompanying the F6 Pro will be a ‘vanilla’ non-Pro variant, tasked with the challenge of following in the footsteps of the highly successful F5. Reports suggest that the non-Pro F6 will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm SM8635 chipset, which may be marketed as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 or 8s Gen 2 upon its official unveiling in April.
Conversely, the F6 Pro is speculated to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, potentially sourced from the rumored rebranded Redmi K70. If these speculations hold true, it will be intriguing to observe the performance disparity between the two models, as the non-Pro variant could once again emerge as the more appealing option.
Internationally, the Poco F6 will bear the model number 24069PC21G, while in Asia, it will be identified as 24069PC21I. Interestingly, the upcoming Redmi Note 13 Turbo in the Chinese market shares a strikingly similar model number (24069RA21C), indicating a probable rebranding of the Poco F6.
Moreover, rumors suggest that the codename for the Poco F6 is “Peridot”, reminiscent of a yellow ruby, aligning with the gemstone-themed codenames typically associated with Redmi Note series devices. This serves as a speculative nod to the anticipated rebranding.
As we await further developments, it’s likely that following Qualcomm’s official announcement of the SM8635 chipset, numerous Chinese smartphone manufacturers will swiftly unveil new devices incorporating this technology. Among them, Redmi is expected to lead the charge, with Poco potentially following suit to captivate an international audience. Stay tuned for updates as we uncover more details in the coming weeks.
Published on 04/1/24 4:53 | by Rawa John
