UPDATE:
POCO M4 Pro is finally official. Read more about the device from our launch story here.
[Original Story] POCO may have announced its independence from Xiaomi but continues to largely be nothing more than a sub-brand. As such, its offerings are typically rebranded Xiaomi/Redmi phones running the same software, albeit with some minor tweaks. The upcoming POCO M4 Pro 5G is another of such phones, and we have listed all there’s to know about it ahead of its November 9 launch.
Design & Display
The POCO M4 Pro 5G quite obviously uses the same body as the freshly-launched Redmi Note 11. There are a couple of minor changes to show that it’s a unique model though. Its camera module has been seemingly extended to cover the entire width of the phone for a more stylized appearance. The extension features a large POCO branding. Enthusiasts will easily note that the back resembles last year’s POCO M3.
The M4 Pro 5G’s top edge has a microphone, an IR blaster, and a speaker. Its bottom edge has another mic, a USB-C port, and a second speaker unit. As far as the front side is concerned, its display has a centrally placed punch-hole atop and is supported by a slightly thick chin at the bottom.
The phone has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that delivers an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.
Cameras on the POCO M4 Pro 5G
The rear camera module on the POCO M4 Pro 5G looks like it houses more cameras than it actually does. There is a separate opening just for the AI logo alone that may look like another camera from a distance. In reality, the phone has a dual-camera setup – a 50MP primary shooter and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. The camera on the front has a 16-megapixel resolution.
Other Specifications
The POCO M4 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset – a recent launch built using the 6nm process. The phone packs a large 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The storage will likely be UFS 2.2.
Apart from this, the device will likely be coming with the same feature list as the Redmi Note 11.
Software
MIUI 13 is yet to make its debut and Android 12 is still undergoing testing for eligible Xiaomi and Poco phones. Thus, it is most likely that the POCO M4 Pro will be coming with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5.
Variants, Price, & Release Date
The FCC listing for the POCO M4 Pro had revealed that it will be coming in three RAM and storage options, namely 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB. The color variants will include grey and yellow options.
There is no word on the pricing but it will likely cost similar to the Redmi Note 11 (~$187). A release date of November 9 has been announced officially.
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