POCO announces the global launch of POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro during MWC (Mobile World Congress) Barcelona 2022, the world's most influential exhibition for the mobile industry. This is the company's first official showcase at MWC under its POCO brand.
POCO X4 Pro 5G
POCO X4 Pro 5G's large 6.67" AMOLED DotDisplay screen not only catches the eye but also operates at a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate This is the first time that POCO employs AMOLED for X-series. The AMOLED display featuring 2400 x 1080 FHD+ resolution DCI-P3 wide color gamut can automatically adjust its brightness to match its surroundings. In addition, with a SGS Eye Care Certification to boot, POCO X4 Pro 5G's screen is softer on its users' eyes during long gaming sessions.
POCO X4 Pro 5G has a powerful 108MP sensor at the helm of its camera array. It measures in at a massive 1/1.52" making it one of the world's highest resolution sensors available, which is the first time used on POCO. Paired with the sensor's 9-in-1 binning technology, the sensor captures more light for improved clarity and brings out the most from every shot. The device is also accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro camera on the rear, while a 16MP sensor sits on the front. It comes with a range of features such as a panoramic selfie option to make sure everyone stays in the shot, no matter how big the gathering. It also offers slow motion, dual-video, time-lapse video, super macro, movie filters, and kaleidoscope to breathe life and a dash of excitement to any footage that'll be sure to be attention grabbing.
Under the hood is a Snapdragon® 695 5G processor built on 6nm production technology, bringing flagship-level speed and efficiency. The octa-core CPU is headed up by two Arm Cortex-A78 performance cores that can reach speeds up to 2.2GHz. In addition to 8GB of RAM, POCO X4 Pro 5G offers an extra 3GB transformed from the 256GB of ROM thanks to Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology, making it ideal for lag-free mobile gaming and providing a smooth, 5G-ready user experience.
And with a whopping 5,000mAh battery, users can scroll, browse, and game all day and night with more than 15 hours video playback, 25 hours of reading, 191 hours of music playing back to back. When the device finally is running low on juice, users can get back to the action in no time. Thanks to 67W turbo charging, POCO X4 Pro 5G can charge 70% in just 22 minutes and can be fully charged in only 41 minutes. In addition, POCO X4 Pro 5G delivers an immersive entertainment experience by offering dual speakers for loud and clear stereo sound, and a Z-axis linear motor for stronger vibrations with a crisper and more accurate feedback while gaming. The smartphone also supports the all-new MIUI 13, with new features and performance improvements to optimize the user experience.
POCO M4 Pro
POCO M4 Pro's 6.43-inch screen uses AMOLED DotDisplay for the first time in any POCO M series, and has a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, offering a high sensitivity to every interaction with the device. With the DCI-P3 wide gamut and the display brightness rating of up to 1,000 nits, it can automatically adjust its brightness according to its surroundings and is certificated by SGS for both "Eye Care Display" and "Seamless Display," for long-haul viewing sessions. Reading Mode 3.0 allows users to switch to a warmer color temperature to reduce eye strain, especially at night. Users can also add a paper texture to the text background for a more authentic experience. All of this runs at 2400 x 1800 FHD+ resolution
The triple camera setup with a 64MP high-resolution main camera takes sharp, clear, and detailed photos, and is the first of its kind to debut in the M-series. Rounding out the triple set up is an 8MP ultra-wide camera for bringing the bigger moments into perspective thanks to a wider, 118° angle. While the 2MP macro lens can get up close and personal to capture spectacular shots of the micro world. The triple camera also comes with low motion video, time-lapse video, and night mode.
POCO M4 Pro weighs in at just 179.5g and is 8.09mm thick, making it the lightest POCO smartphone to date. It's equipped with a behemoth 5,000mAh battery and 33W Pro fast charging full recharges itself in only an hour. POCO M4 Pro carries the MediaTek Helio G96 2.05GHz octa-core CPU and ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. For added measure to ensure that it operates at peak performance, LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus is designed to keep moderate temperate. If the 8GB of RAM isn't enough, Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology enables the transfer of an extra 3GB from the 256GB of ROM. Storage can be expanded to up to 1TB. POCO M4 Pro also comes with dual speakers for immersive sound experience, a Z-axis linear motor for responsive haptic feedback, and the all-new MIUI 13 for a stable and engaging user experience.
YouTube's subscription service, YouTube Premium, will come pre-installed on both POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro - a first for any POCO phone. To sweeten the deal, customers can enjoy YouTube Premium for up to two months free. That means two months of ad-free, offline viewing, and uninterrupted access to video and music content across the Youtube platform.
Pricing and Availability
POCO X4 Pro 5G will come in three colors, Laser Black, Laser Blue, and POCO Yellow. It will also be available in two variants: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.
6GB + 128GB: Recommended retail price at €299 via official e-commerce channels.
8GB + 256GB: Recommended retail price at €349 via official e-commerce channels.
The POCO M4 Pro will also come in three colors, Power Black, Cool Blue, and POCO Yellow. It will also be available in two variants: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.
6GB + 128GB: Recommended retail price at €219 via official e-commerce channels.
8GB + 256GB: Recommended retail price at €269 via official e-commerce channels.
There are limited early bird prices for both POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4, starting from €179 and €249 respectively on March 2nd via leading e-commerce platforms.