Fast charging has become crucial when picking a smartphone, and POCO, Xiaomi’s sub brand, knows how to deliver excellent charge speeds at ridiculous prices. Whatever your taste in gaming or use, POCO has a device for you. For this guide, we’ll be comparing five POCO phones that are known for their battery life and great performance, so you know which phone is best for you.
1. POCO F6 Pro: The Fast-Charging Powerhouse
Its 120W fast charging is what places the POCO F6 Pro on top of the heap; 20 minutes bing enough to fully charge its 5,000 mAh battery. This flagship is also ideal for users who occasionally need a quick boost through the day, featuring a 6.67 inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, that is suitable for both gaming and media. It runs heavy apps and gaming easily thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
- Charging: 20 minutes, full charge 120W.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Screen: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
- Price: Priced at starting from €429 (varies by retailer)
2. POCO F4 GT: Speed and Gaming Optimized
The POCO F4 GT joins the fray next with 120W fast charging too, albeit with a 4,700 mAh battery to charge in just 18 minutes. You can shove it in your pocket and speed off to work…or run off to the gaming store to pick up something shiny to power your stick while you play a round of Fortnite with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 inside its body and special gaming triggers. The 6.67 inch AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate means you get silky smooth visuals when you’re playing.
- Charging: Full charge in 18 minutes — 120W.
- Battery: 4,700 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- Screen: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
- Price: Starting at €279
3. POCO F6: Affordable Fast Charging
The POCO F6 is a budget pick if you’re after a great charging speed without spending a fortune. Fast charging occurs at 90W that fills 4,800 mAh battery in less than 30 minutes. Its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor is one stepping down from the F6 Pro, but it blows away what most people expect for most tasks, being cheap.
- Charging: full charge in less than 30 minutes, 90W
- Battery: 4,800 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Screen: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
- Price: Starting at €399
4. POCO X6 Pro: Performance and Price balance
Power and price meet in the POCO X6 Pro, which comes with 67W fast charging, filling its 5,000 mAh battery in about 30 minutes. With the Dimensity 8300 processor, it keeps gaming light and everyday performance solid. It’s one of the best deals for a smooth visuals 120Hz AMOLED screen.
- Charging: full charge in 30 minutes, 67W
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Processor: Dimensity 8300
- Screen: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
- Price: Starting at €286
5. POCO X6: Great Value for Everyday Use
Finally, the POCO X6 stands out with the same 67W fast charging as its Pro sibling and a 5,000 mAh battery that takes around 30 minutes to top up. Though to be honest, it isn’t necessarily a high end gaming device thanks to the processor being the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, but it’s a solid everyday use device. With a 6.67 inch screen and 120 Hz refresh rate, it’s a great all rounder.
- Charging: a full charge in 30 minutes takes 67W.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- Screen: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
- Price: Starting at €295
What POCO Phone Should I Get?
- POCO F6 Pro and F4 GT are the devices to go with for the fastest charging and best gaming experience.
- For those on a lesser budget but also want to fast charge, another option that feels very good is the POCO F6.
- The POCO X6 Pro or the POCO X6 will provide you good value if you want balanced performance at a lower price.
If you make your choice, all these models do fast charging and solid performance for a price that wont put a hole in your wallet.