Highlights
- Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 platform in New Delhi.
- POCO F6 to be first in India with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 supports generative AI, advanced photography, and gaming.
- POCO F6 features a 50MP camera with OIS and distinct design.
Qualcomm Technologies showcased the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform at a media event in New Delhi.
The platform delivers capabilities from the Snapdragon 8 series for premium experiences.
Key features include support for generative AI, an always-sensing ISP, mobile gaming, connectivity, and lossless high-definition sound.
The platform supports AI models like Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, and Gemini Nano.
POCO F6 to Adopt Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform
POCO announced they will be among the first smartphone brands in India to adopt the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform on their new POCO F6, launching later this month.
Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm India, said, “Our focus on delivering premium experiences has been crucial in driving long-term partnerships in the industry. Our latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform provides a host of flagship level, specially selected capabilities, packed with the latest on-device AI experiences. What brings POCO and Qualcomm together is our shared commitment to bring best in-class smartphone experiences to people and we look forward to bringing these extraordinary experiences to the people of India with their latest device launch.”
Saurabh Arora, Mobile, Compute and XR Business Development Lead, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are excited about the launch of POCO F6 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. This platform is specially curated to deliver experiences that enhance your creativity, entertainment, productivity, and beyond. With capabilities including on-device generative AI, advanced photography features, hyper-realistic mobile gaming, blazing connectivity and lossless high-def sound, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is designed with your favourite Snapdragon 8-series platform features for an extraordinary user experience.”
Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO, said, “As pioneers of innovation in the Indian smartphone market, POCO is thrilled to unveil its latest collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. The POCO F series which has become synonymous with performance and innovation has been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a mid-range phone. Taking forward this legacy, the POCO F6 is set to redefine the industry as the first device in India featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. With a track record of delivering flagship-level Qualcomm chipsets in our F-series lineup, we’re propelling towards the forefront of the mobile industry, ushering in a new era of on-device intelligence and Gen AI experiences.”
POCO F6: Rumoured Specs
POCO is set to unveil its new F6 5G smartphone in India later this month.
The company has announced the launch date and teased the phone’s design, confirming its availability on Flipkart.
The F6 5G will feature the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, as has been confirmed now by Qualcomm.
The POCO F6 5G will sport a distinctive rear camera design, with two cameras in slightly raised circular modules and a ring-like flash unit.
The engraving on the panel confirms a 50MP camera with OIS support, adding to the phone’s premium features.
The rear camera system of the POCO F6 5G bears a striking resemblance to the Redmi Turbo 3, including the colour option shown in the teaser, which is reminiscent of the Ice Titanium variant of the Redmi model.
Poco F6 5G Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 23, 2024 (Expected) |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
MEMORY
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n5/n7/n38/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
EXTRA
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Extra | NFC |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama, AI Skyscaping 4.0, AI Erase 2.0 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.63 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xPrime Core@2.63 GHz & 3xPerformance Cores@2.4 GHz& 4xEfficiency cores@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Sonic Charging |
FAQs
What is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform?
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform is Qualcomm’s latest chipset designed to offer premium experiences with features like generative AI, advanced mobile gaming, connectivity, and high-definition sound.
When will the POCO F6 be launched in India?
POCO has announced that the F6 5G smartphone will be launched later this month. The device will feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform and will be available for purchase on Flipkart.
What are the key features of the POCO F6?
The POCO F6 will include the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), and a unique design with two circular camera modules and a ring-like flash.
When will the POCO F6 be available in India?
POCO has announced that the F6 will launch later this month. The device will be available for purchase on Flipkart, and the company has already teased its design and key specifications.
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