Poco was launched as a Xiaomi brand back in 2018, swiftly gaining popularity thanks to its first smartphone - the Poco F1 - which offered top of the line specifications at an affordable price. Poco was separated into an independent brand by the Chinese electronics giant in 2020, before the launch of its second phone.
Budget smartphones are plentiful, and every brand is trying to do something different to capture the attention of the masses. The Poco X6 Neo is the new kid in the block, well not actually new, it's a rebranded Redmi Note 13, but with some changes to its design and software. The key selling points for the Neo are its slim display bezel and an overall slim form factor. The Poco X6 Neo joins the Poco X6 and the Poco X6 Pro. This results in a series of devices that stretches from the budget segment deep into to the mid-range.
Budget smartphones are plentiful, and every brand is trying to do something different to capture the attention of the masses. The Poco X6 Neo is the new kid in the block, well not actually new, it's a rebranded Redmi Note 13, but with some changes to its design and software. The key selling points for the Neo are its slim display bezel and an overall slim form factor. The Poco X6 Neo joins the Poco X6 and the Poco X6 Pro. This results in a series of devices that stretches from the budget segment deep into to the mid-range.
Poco has been making good phones for a while, especially in the budget and mid-range segment. The Poco X6 Pro is one such phone, and it's definitely going to rough some feathers in the mid-range segment. It reminds me of the Poco F1, which was an excellent first phone from the Xiaomi sub-brand. With the X6 Pro, you get features that are usually found on phones costing a lot more. There's a lot to like with this phone, but there are a couple of things to dislike. I've been using the Poco X6 Pro for over a week now, and here's what I think of it.
The Poco C65 is the latest budget offering from the company in India. It's got a decent set of specifications, a large display, a big battery, and triple rear cameras. The latest C-series phone from Poco features a couple of firsts in the segment, according to the company. The handset is identical to the Redmi 13C 4G in terms of specifications and design but carries some subtle changes. I've been trying out the new Poco C65 for the last week, and here's what I think of it.