POCO launches the F4 and X4 GT smartphones

POCO, a brand targeted at young techies, has launched the POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT, which deliver performance while remaining budget-friendly. 

Source: Xiaomi. The POCO F4 family.

“POCO’s flagship products have always required best-in-class performance on all fronts, and as we present the POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT, we’re confident that we’ve achieved just that. We are excited to venture forward with the Snapdragon 870 and MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipsets,” said Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global. 

“Meeting the highest standards for top-quality entertainment while maintaining competitive affordability, this is the approach that embodies the POCO flagship experience.”

POCO F4: Power

Powered by the Snapdragon 870 flagship processor, the POCO F4 features efficient power consumption and 5G support¹. The device has POCO’s highest frequency prime core running at 3.2 GHz. POCO F4’s processing power offers shortened app loading times, supports high graphic games and smooth scrolling experiences. Performance is backed by a 3,112 mm² vapour chamber through upgrading to LiquidCool Technology 2.0. POCO F4’s flagship-level LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 ROM enable faster data access.

POCO F4 is the thinnest model in the POCO lineup to date. The device boasts a 6.67" E4 AMOLED screen and a 2.76 mm DotDisplay, one of the tiniest in the industry. The flagship-level display features a 120 Hz refresh rate and 360 Hz touch sampling rate for lower response latency, as well as screen peak brightness of 1,300 nits. Dual speakers, verified with Dolby Atmos, add to the immersive experience.

POCO F4’s triple rear camera setup features the first-ever addition of optical image stabilisation (OIS) on the device’s 64 MP main camera. This delivers clear and sharp photos even in low light. Accompanying the 64 MP main camera is an 8 MP ultra-wide camera and 2 MP macro camera. POCO F4’s 4K-equipped camera features Panoramic Selfie Mode, Night Mode, AI Skyscaping 4.0 and AI Erase 2.0.

POCO F4 comes with a 4,500mAh battery and 67W turbo charging, taking 38 minutes to a full charge². With a fully charged battery, it offers up to 10 hours of gaming, 21 hours of video playback and 119 hours of music playback³. The device utilises Middle Middle Tab (MMT) technology, a method of fast charging that circulates electricity in two independent directions for improved charging speed and stability.

POCO X4 GT: Performance entertainment

The POCO X4 GT is optimised for efficient and smoother performance in all entertainment aspects. The handset has a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset, giving users best-in-class power efficiency while reaching new heights in flagship processor performance. The POCO X4 GT offers flagship-level LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 ROM, making this device one of POCO’s fastest for RAM and storage, and ideal to support high-frame-rate gaming. The LiquidCool Technology 2.0 cooling system can keep the phone cool and maintain smooth performance.

Source: Xiaomi. The POCO X4 GT
in Black.

Introduced for the first time on a POCO device is POCO X4 GT’s 20.5:9 LCD display ratio, making the device comfortable to grip. The X4 GT also has POCO’s first LCD True Display, which sports 1 billion colours, supports a DCI-P3-wide colour gamut, and has colour temperature that adjusts to environmental light conditions. Hardware-level blue light reduction has been incorporated, reducing blue light by up to 30%⁴.

POCO X4 GT charges its 5,080 mAh high-density battery quickly and safely with 67W turbo charging, powering up to a 100% charge in just 46 minutes⁵. It can be charged up to 25% in 6 minutes, and up to 85% in 30 minutes⁶. MMT technology also aids gaming for more than 90 minutes with 10 minutes of charging⁷.

Sporting a triple rear camera setup and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, POCO X4 GT doubles as a 4K camera. There is a 64 MP main camera, 8 MP ultra-wide camera, and 2 MP macro camera, plus a 16 MP front camera. There are 19 vlog templates pre-installed, and a Drafts function for easy filming and editing.

A premium after-sales service is available, offering one-time free screen repair services for the first 6 months after purchase.

Details

The POCO F4 comes in Night Black, Moonlight Silver, and Nebula Green. It will be available in two variants: 6 GB + 128 GB, recommended retail price (RRP) at S$549, and 8 GB + 256 GB, RRP S$599.

The POCO F4 will be available at an early bird price of S$479 (6 GB +128 GB), and S$529 (8 GB + 256 GB) respectively from 27 June 2022, and will start selling exclusively via Lazada.

The POCO X4 GT comes in Silver, Black, and Blue. It will be available in two variants: 8GB  + 128 GB (RRP S$479) and 8 GB + 256 GB (RRP S$509).

POCO X4 GT will be available for purchase at an early bird price of S$429 (8 GB + 128 GB),  and S$459 (8 GB + 256 GB) respectively from 30 June 2022, and will start selling exclusively via Shopee.

POCO is an independent consumer brand from Xiaomi with an independent product, sales, and marketing team. It shares resources with Xiaomi for manufacturing and after-sales. As of now, POCO has entered more than 96 global markets. In 2021 alone, total shipments of POCO smartphones reached 23 million. 

1 5G connectivity may vary based on region availability and local operator support. 

2 4,500 mAh is the typical value. Based on test results from internal labs. Actual battery life may vary.

3, 6, 7 Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary. 

4 Data refers to the ratio of 415-455nm in 400-500 nm blue light amount and calculated through comparisons with POCO X3 GT in internal lab tests; and actual results may vary.

5 5,080 mAh is the typical value. Based on test results from internal labs. Actual battery life may vary.