Last week, Poco officially took wraps off the Poco F4 5G. Though it is a flagship smartphone for the brand, it can be called a flagship killer.

The meaning of ‘flagship killer’ has changed over the years. But one thing has remained constant and that’s the presence of a high-end chip.

The Poco F4 5G not only has a powerful SoC but also comes with other features that are found on premium smartphones. All of these are clubbed in a single package that costs half of the average flagship smartphone price.

With that being said, let’s check out the reasons why the Poco F4 5G deserves the ‘flagship killer title.

The Chipset Underneath

The term flagship killer is usually associated with mid-range smartphones featuring the latest high-end chipset. The Poco F4 5G does not house the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or its advanced version Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Instead, it is run by a Snapdragon 870.

Despite being powered by a year-old Qualcomm chip, the Poco F4 5G can be still called a ‘flagship killer’. That’s because the Snapdragon 870 underneath it is more reliable than Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The two-gen-old Qualcomm SoC offers better thermal efficiency. Hence, it is capable of providing sustained performance by consuming less energy. This makes the chip better than its poorly built successors. 

On the Poco F4 5G, the Snapdragon 870 is paired with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and liquid cooling technology consisting of a 3112mm² vapor chamber and a 7-layer graphite coverage.

Multimedia Experience

The Poco F4 5G comes with one of the best displays in its segment. The device sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, MEMC, and 1300 nits peak brightness.

It is one of the few smartphones on the market to carry support for Dolby Vision. The only other handset in the segment with this feature is Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G.

The screen is paired with dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos, which make up for the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone also has support for Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless.

The aforementioned set of features is well-suited for consuming content on a mobile device. Additionally, thanks to the high-end chip, the gaming experience should be also phenomenal.

Lackluster Camera

Generally, flagship killer smartphones are known for housing lackluster cameras. That’s the case with the Poco F4 5G as well, at least on paper.

The handset sports a triple camera system on the rear. The setup includes an OIS-assisted 64MP Omnivision OV64B primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, there’s a 20MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Only the rear cameras are capable of recording 4K videos, while the front one is limited to shooting in 1080p. The last year’s Poco F3 5G at least has an incredible 5MP telemacro camera going for it but the Poco F4 5G has no such special feature.

All the Essentials

The Poco F4 5G comes with all the essentials. It arrives with useful features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, an x-axis linear vibration motor, an IP53 rating for splash resistance, and NFC for contactless payments.

Further, the device offers 5G connectivity with support for multiple bands. In addition to WiFi 6, there’s also Bluetooth 5.2 and dual-frequency GNSS.

Finally, it is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging. The required charger, cable, a silicone case, and a USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter are included in the retail box, unlike the actual flagship smartphones.

Sweet Pricing

What makes the Poco F4 5G a flagship killer is its price. Despite offering flagship-level features, it carries a price tag of mid-range smartphones.

In Europe, the Poco F4 5G is €50 costlier than the Poco F3 5G when it debuted last year. Whereas, in India, the phone is actually ₹2,000 cheaper than the Mi 11X 5G (Poco F3 5G for the region) from 2021. In every region, the brand is additionally offering discounts, which bring down the price even lower.

This is how much the Poco F4 5G retails for.

• 6GB + 128GB – €399 / ₹27,999
• 8GB + 128GB – NA / ₹29,999
• 8GB + 256GB – €449 / NA
• 12GB + 256GB – NA / ₹33,999

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Poco is gearing up to launch the Poco F4 5G. The successor of the Poco F3 5G has been confirmed to make its global debut in India and other markets at the same time.

It will be the first Poco F series smartphone in India since the launch of the original Poco F1 in 2018. The country did not get the Poco F2 Pro 5G and the Poco F3 5G.

The brand did release the Poco F3 GT last year. But it is not a proper Poco F series phone as the GT series is distinctly focused on performance and gaming rather than the flagship killer tag.

Let’s take a look at everything that’s known about the Poco F4 5G ahead of its official announcement.

Poco F4 5G Launch Date

The Poco F4 5G is scheduled to launch on June 23. It will be announced in a live stream on Youtube, which will begin at 5:30 PM IST (8 PM GMT+8).

The handset will be accompanied by yet another device called Poco X4 GT 5G. This second phone will most likely not make its debut in India.

Poco F4 5G Design

Going by the leaks and teasers, the upcoming Poco F4 5G will be a rebranded Redmi 40S with a different primary camera. Hence, it will feature the same design as the Redmi-branded device that went official in China in March.

The Poco F4 5G will sport a plastic body like the original Poco F1, however, it will come with the now-popular flat frame. The front will be occupied by a centered punch-hole display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Whereas, on the back, the phone will house a triple camera setup arranged in a  triangular fashion. These cameras will be placed in a circular module on a rectangular island.

The power and volume keys will reside on the right side, while the left side will include the SIM card slot. An IR blaster and a speaker grille will be on the top as opposed to a USB Type-C port and another speaker grille at the bottom.

Lastly, the product will measure 163.2 x 75.95 x 7.7mm in dimensions and weigh 195g.

Poco F4 5G Specifications

The Poco F4 5G is said to retain all the features of the Redmi K40S, except for the primary camera.

The phone will flaunt a 6.67-inch centered Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and up to a 120Hz refresh rate as well as a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The 8-bit panel will have support for a 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 1300 nits peak brightness level, MEMC, and multiple HDR standards (Dolby Vision, HDR10+). The centered punch-hole screen will be protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer.

As far as performance is concerned, the handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. The chipset will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and VC liquid cooling technology. It will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

Talking about optics, it will come with a triple camera system on the rear. The setup will comprise a 64MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will nest a 20MP shooter inside the punch-hole for selfies and video calls.

On the connectivity front, the device will offer support for dual SIM card slots, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual GNSS, NFC (market dependent), and USB Type-C. It will lack a 3.5mm headphone jack like most smartphones these days.

However, it will arrive with Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, an x-axis linear vibration motor, and an IR blaster. It will also carry support for Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and IP53 rating for splash resistance.

The handset will carry almost all the essential sensors, like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, 360° ambient light sensor, gyroscope, compass, and a color correction sensor. It will not feature a proximity sensor like almost all the Xiaomi smartphones released in the last few quarters in favor of Elliptic Labs’ virtual proximity sensing.

Finally, the device will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging and charging protocols like Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+ as well as USB Power Delivery 3.0.

Poco F4 5G Expected Price

According to a leak, the 8GB + 256GB variant of Poco F4 5G will retail at $459 globally. The same version is said to cost ₹26,999 in India. With bank offers, the price may go as low as ₹23,999.

The pricing, especially for India, sounds too good to be true.  We believe the smartphone will cost slightly more, given the global economy.

Let us know your price guesses in the comment section below.

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Recently, Poco India teased the global debut of Poco F4 5G in the country. Yesterday, the device leaked in its entirety revealing almost everything about it. Today, the brand has officially confirmed the chipset that will be powering this upcoming smartphone.

According to the official Twitter account of Poco India, the forthcoming Poco F4 5G will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset underneath it. The brand calls this chip the ‘most optimized processor’, and it ain’t wrong.

The same SoC is also found inside last year’s Poco F3 5G, which goes by Mi 11X 5G in India and Redmi K40  in China. The chipset also powers other popular flagship killer smartphones like the iQOO Neo 6 (India), iQOO 7 (India), Realme GT Neo 3T, and Realme GT Neo 2.

Thanks to a leak, we know more about the Poco F4 5G apart from its SoC. The device is nothing but a rebranded Redmi K40S. 

Therefore, the Poco F4 5G will arrive with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. Its chip will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The handset will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12 and will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. It will come with dual stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IR blaster.

Last but not least, the Poco F4 5G will feature a 64MP OIS-assisted primary camera instead of an OIS-assisted 48MP main camera on the Redmi K40S. Anyway, it is expected to have the same 8MP ultra-wide unit, 2MP macro snapper, and 20MP front-facing shooter.

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