Poco is back and it has split up with Xiaomi to operate independently in the Indian market. The brand is all set to release its first phone in over 1.5 years tomorrow, called the Poco X2. The X2 isn’t exactly the successor to the incredibly popular Poco F1 flagship that was announced in 2018. The Poco ‘X’ series will be placed below the ‘F’ series in India, aimed at the mid-range segment. Since we are all excited for the device launching tomorrow, let’s take a quick look at what we know about the Poco X2.

POCO X2 launch

Poco X2 is going to be a rebranded Redmi K30 4G

If you think the Poco X2 is going to be anything more than a rebadged Redmi K30 4G, then you are in for disappointment. From all the teasers and the rumors we’ve heard so far, the X2 is basically a rebranded Redmi K30 4G model. If you are still not convinced after seeing the teasers, know that the Redmi K30 was certified on India’s BIS under the Poco branding.

The K30 was first announced in December 2019 in China. While the K30 is no flagship, it’s still an impressive smartphone. So even if Poco’s first smartphone doesn’t directly succeed the flagship Poco F1, it will still be an incredibly value for money device.

And since the Poco X2 will be a rebadged Redmi K30 4G, we know almost everything about the device.

Poco X2 Design & Specification

POCO X2 Display 120Hz

Poco has confirmed a couple of features on the X2. First, the phone will feature a 120Hz high refresh rate. Traditionally, high refresh rates are reserved for smartphones that are placed in the upper mid-range segment, so it’s a pleasant surprise to see a mid-ranger get this particular feature.

Opinion: If Poco X2 turns out to be a rebranded Redmi K30, I’ll be disappointed 

Another feature confirmed by the teaser is the Sony IMX 686 sensor. This new 64MP sensor from Sony is expected to provide slightly higher resolution photos than the 48MP IMX 586 sensor found on a number of mid-rangers last year. In fact, the IMX686 could potentially be used in the upcoming Huawei P40 Pro camera flagship too!

The side fingerprint sensor was also confirmed by a recent teaser video. The image showed off the sides of the violet / purple colored Poco X2. If you recall, the Redmi K30 4G also had a violet colored variant. And the fingerprint sensor on the device is also placed on the side.

poco x2

Poco X2’s fast charging speed was also confirmed in one of the teaser. The brand revealed that the phone can charge quickly from 0% to 40% in just 25 minutes. We can expect a large 4500mAh battery on board, the same capacity battery found on the Redmi K30. And in case you are wondering, yes, the K30 supported 27W fast charging too. Which means the Poco X2 should charge to 100% in just around 68 minutes.

The company has also confirmed liquid cooling on the X2, for extended gaming sessions. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the K30 features a 5mm copper tube liquid cooling that can bring the the temperature of the phone down by up to 7 degrees. The headphone jack is also confirmed at the bottom of the device.

Here are the expected Poco X2 Specs (based on Redmi K30 4G)

  • 208 grams weight and 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8mm dimensions
  • 6.67-inch IPS LCD 2400 x 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 120Hz screen refresh rate
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with Adreno 618
  • 6GB/ 8GB RAM with 64GB /128GB ROM UFS 2.1
  • Quad cameras: 64MP f/1.9 primary camera with 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor, 2MP f/2.4 dedicated macro lens, and a 2MP f/2.4 dedicated depth sensor
  • Dual Selfie cameras: 20MP wide-angle shooter with a 2MP depth sensor
  • 4500mAh battery with 27W fast charging
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Android 10 based MIUI 11
  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • NFC, BL 5.0, Wi-Fi ac

Will there be any difference between the Poco X2 and the Chinese Redmi K30 4G?

This is the real question that’ll be answered tomorrow. As of now, all teasers show that the Poco X2 is identical to the Redmi K30 4G model.

 

Poco X2 Pricing & Availability (Expected)

We have no official word on pricing or availability of the Poco X2. Rumors are putting the starting price somewhere between Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 18,999. The Chinese Redmi K30 4G variant starts at 1599 yuan for its 6GB + 64GB model. This comes to around Rs. 16,000 in India. So, it’s possible that the Poco X2 launches around this price tag in India.

Honestly, I think the Poco X2 could launch at Rs. 16,999 to directly take on the Realme X2 that features similar specs including the exact same Snapdragon 730G chipset. The Realme X2 starts at Rs. 16999 for its 4GB RAM model. So, Poco’s X2 could undercut the Realme mid-ranger if it offers its 6GB RAM variant at this price.

As for availability, we can expect the phone to go on sale a week or two after the launch event tomorrow. However, we’ll have to see if the recent coronavirus outbreak has any effect on its supply.

 

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