POCO presented its two new flagships for this 2022 with the name of POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT. Two important devices for their performance, they also come to replace previous models and vitamins, both in processors and in other specifications which make them two high-end terminals.
The two smartphones differ in more than just the model, including that the two mounted panels are different, one LCD and the other AMOLED. They arrive in Spain with a fairly competitive price and of course with the latest version of MIUI.
POCO F4, a budget phone with a big screen and brilliant hardware
The POCO F4 has opted to incorporate a 6,67-inch screen of AMOLED type, the resolution is Full HD + at 2.400 x 1.080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. With this, it promises great sharpness in the use of applications and also with next-generation video games that require this speed.
This large panel is committed to a 360 Hz tactile response, arriving protected with Gorilla Glass 5, Dolby Vision system and HDR10 + technology. It complies with everything, since it happens to have interesting and important details when it comes to meeting the needs of any user.
In addition, the phone has decided to bet on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 chip., a high-performance chip and accompanied by the Adreno 650 GPU. The processor is accompanied by a selectable RAM memory of 6 to 8 GB, while the storage also has the option of choosing between 128 or 256 GB.
Battery and connectivity to cover all needs
One element that makes the POCO F4 a high-end phone is its battery., 4.520 mAh, which will last all day without having to go through the charger. The phone will charge in less than half an hour thanks to its fast charge, which goes to 67W, and it also arrives with the phone in the box.
Looking at the connectivity section, the POCO F4 is a 5G mobile, the processor incorporates a 5G modem for high-speed connectivity. Accompanying 5G are others such as NFC, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C charging port, and GPS for use with apps.
Triple camera and OIS included
It is worth mentioning that the POCO F4 is the first smartphone with OIS present, it does so in the 64 megapixel sensor, one of the best when it comes to capturing high-quality images and videos. This lens has been the same one that mounts the POCO X4 GT model, so it fulfills its commitment, sharp photos dubbed by OIS.
Speaking of the other two sensors, the second is an 8 megapixel wide angle, it will help the main one to capture from almost any angle and everything with an important vision. The third is a macro to go deeper with the images, the number of megapixels of 2 f/2.4.
Android 12 under MIUI 13
The operating system will arrive updated with all the patches, it is Android 12, one of the most stable systems at the moment and the last known. While Android 13 is still in its previous versions, it is a system that is gradually increasing in size before the other revision comes out.
MIUI in its 13th edition promises improvements in every way, both in loads, in addition to smoothness and the inclusion of a lot of themes, as well as additions. MIUI 13 has been improving and stabilizes on all phones of the company with updates within three years of life.
Features of the POCO F4
| Trademarks | POCO |
|---|---|
| Model | F4 |
| Screen | 6.67" AMOLED – Full HD+ (2.400 x 1.080 px) – 120 Hz refresh rate – 360 Hz touch response – HDR10+ – Dolby Vision – Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Graphic card | Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 6/8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 |
| Battery | 4.520 mAh with fast charge at 67W |
| Cameras | 64 MP main sensor - 8 MP wide angle sensor - 2 MP macro sensor |
| Front camera | 20 MP sensor |
| Connectivity | 5G – Wi-Fi 6 – GPS – Bluetooth 5.1 – NFC – USB-C |
| Others | Side fingerprint reader – LiquidCool cooling – Infrared – Dual speakers – Dual Nano SIM |
| Operating System | Android 12 with MIUI 13 |
| Dimensions and weight | 163.2 x 75.95 x 7.7 mm - 195 grams |
POCO X4 GT, a phone with power at a very affordable price
This phone bets on a 6,6-inch IPS LCD type panel, it will shine and it will do everything with colors that will maintain the type in any circumstance. The resolution is Full HD + (2.460 x 1.080 pixels) and a refresh rate that increases compared to that of the F4, is 144 Hz.
It arrives protected by Gorilla Glass 5, against scratches, dust and the occasional blow, it has 500 nits of brightness and Dolby Vision incorporated as standard. All this with a screen that will be up to the model presented F4, even in some aspects the LCD improves on the well-known AMOLED.
It has decided to mount the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chip, is manufactured in 5 nanometers and a high speed that reaches up to 2,85 GHz. The phone comes in a single version of RAM memory, which is 8 GB, the storage can be chosen between 128 and 256 GB, being UFS 3.1.
A bigger battery to keep you connected and playing
Due to its power, POCO has bet that the X4 GT incorporate a larger battery, being 5.080 mAh, capable of reaching a full day in normal use of the phone and several hours playing. It is 500 mAh higher than that of the POCO F4, so in this aspect it beats this F-series model.
It comes with a charger in the box to have it ready and available in just under half an hour, it is 67W, being the same fast charge as the F4. The POCO X4 GT has with it an extra and it may be available in our hands shortly after going through the current load.
The same three cameras of the F4
If they do not change in something, it is in the quantity and quality of their cameras, there are three in the back and one in the front. The POCO X4 GT bets on a 64 megapixel sensor as main, perfect for taking photos and videos of the highest quality and with default stabilization.
The second sensor is an 8 megapixel wide angle, Like the previous one, it will have a wide viewing angle for capturing photos from different angles. To finish, the third sensor is a 2-megapixel macro, perfect for close and sharp photos when capturing them.
MIUI 13 integrated under Android 12
Like the F4, the POCO X4 has bet because it arrives updated with Android 12, the latest version of the operating system is the most secure software so far and the one that receives all the updates. With access to the Play Store and installing default apps from the manufacturer.
The custom layer is POCO's MIUI 13, fast when it comes to doing tasks, many things have also been corrected and many new additions have been added. Revision 13 is perfect for doing any task and performing perfectly with all the applications that are available today.
Characteristics of the POCO X4 GT
| Trademarks | POCO |
|---|---|
| Model | X4 GT |
| Screen | 6.6" IPS LCD – Full HD+ (2.460 x 1.080 px) – 144 Hz refresh rate – 500 nits – Gorilla Glass 5 – Dolby Vision |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 |
| Graphic card | ARM Mali-G610 MC6 GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 |
| Battery | 5.080 mAh with fast charge at 67W |
| Cameras | 64 MP main sensor - 8 MP wide angle sensor - 2 MP macro sensor |
| Front camera | 20 MP sensor |
| Connectivity | 5G – Wi-Fi 6 – GPS – Bluetooth 5.3 – NFC – USB-C |
| Others | Side fingerprint reader – Vapor chamber cooling – Infrared – Dual speakers |
| Operating System | Android 12 with MIUI 13 |
| Dimensions and weight | 163.64 x 74.29 x 8.87 mm - 200 grams |
On offer from June 27 to 28
The POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT arrive on sale from June 27 to 28, with a discount of 9,70 euros and using the code REBAJA33 to have a discount of 33 euros on AliExpress. You can buy the POCO F4 at this link, while the POCO X4 GT you can do it in this link.