POCO, the independent youthful brand of Xiaomi Corporation, has launched the POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 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.
“This unveiling is a key milestone for our brand. At POCO, we strive to surpass customers’ expectations and go above and beyond to provide the best experience at an affordable price,” said Kevin Qiu, head of POCO Global. “With POCO X4 Pro 5G, we definitely set the industry standard for this segment, and with these prominent flagship-level features, we truly take the user experience to the next level. For consumers looking for a superior and fun entertainment experience at an unbeatable price, POCO M4 Pro is a highly competitive option.“
POCO X4 Pro 5G: Ace your day-to-day use with an all-around flagship-level experience
POCO X4 Pro 5G is the brand’s latest smartphone that packs a flagship-level experience, at a price attainable by young tech enthusiasts. The phone features a 120Hz AMOLED display, 108MP camera, Snapdragon 5G processor, as well as 67W turbo-charging that promises to deliver all-around high-end performance for day-to-day use, gaming, and budding professional photography alike.
Its large 6.67″ AMOLED DotDisplay – a first for the X-series – promises a smooth and immersive true-to-life visual experience. Colors are vibrant and larger-than-life, thanks to DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and the 2400 x 1080 FHD+ resolution can automatically adjust its brightness to match its surroundings. In addition, with an SGS Eye Care Certification to boot, the screen is softer on its users’ eyes during long gaming sessions.
POCO X4 Pro 5G has a powerful 108MP sensor that measures 1/1.52-inches, making it one of the world’s highest resolution sensors available. 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. Completing the rear array is an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP micro camera, while the forward-facing camera has a 16MP sensor. Special functions include a panoramic selfie option, slow motion, dual-video, time-lapse video, super macro, movie filters, and a kaleidoscope to breathe life and a dash of excitement to any footage.
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.
The POCO X4 Pro 5G is fitted with a 5,000mAh battery that can power more than 15 hours of video playback, 25 hours of reading, or 191 hours of music playing back to back. Thanks to 67W turbo-charging, POCO X4 Pro 5G can charge 70% in just 22 minutes and can be fully charged in 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 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 X4 Pro 5G will come in three colors, Laser Black, Laser Blue, and POCO Yellow
- 6GB + 128GB: SRP Php 16,990
- 8GB + 256GB: SRP Php 17,990
POCO M4 Pro: Offering ultimate entertainment experiences at an unbeatable price
The POCO M4 Pro is the brand’s entertainment powerhouse that combines unbeatable value for money, quality, and performance. Its 6.43-inch screen (2400 x 1800 FHD+ resolution) uses AMOLED DotDisplay – also a first for the POCO M series – and has a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, offering a high sensitivity to every interaction with the device.
The DCI-P3 wide gamut brings every color to life, and the display has a brightness rating of up to 1,000 nits. It can automatically adjust its brightness according to its surroundings for uninterrupted entertainment and is certificated by SGS for both “Eye Care Display” and “Seamless Display,” for extended viewing sessions. Reading Mode 3.0 allows users to switch to a warmer color temperature to reduce eye strain, especially at night., and users can also add a paper texture to the text background for a more authentic experience.
The triple camera setup is composed of a 64MP high-resolution main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide with a 118° angle, and a 2MP macro lens. The setup comes with slow-motion video, time-lapse video, and night mode functions. The front camera packs a 16MP function.
Despite being the lightest POCO smartphone to date, weighing in at just 179.5g and measuring 8.09mm thick, the POCO M4 Pro is equipped with a behemoth 5,000mAh battery that can last more than two days. The POCO M4 Pro’s 33W Pro fast charging full recharges itself in one hour, with a 10-minute charge providing enough juice for two hours of video playback.
For the ultimate entertainment experience, the POCO M4 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G96 high-performance chipset, a 2.05GHz octa-core CPU, and an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. To ensure that it operates at peak performance, LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus was included to help moderate temperatures.
If the 8GB of RAM isn’t enough, Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology enables the transfer of an extra 3GB from the 256GB of ROM.
POCO M4 Pro also comes with dual speakers for an 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.
The POCO M4 Pro will also come in three colors, Power Black, Cool Blue, and POCO Yellow.
- 6GB + 128GB: SRP Php 12,990
- 8GB + 256GB: SRP Php 13,990
Bonus: Youtube Premium
As an added bonus, YouTube Premium will come pre-installed on both the POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro, with a free two-month subscription for every purchased unit.
Both the POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro will be available on Lazada and Shopee at early bird rates starting on March 3, 2022.