There has been an important development for POCO F4 users in India. POCO F4 is starting to receive the June 2024 security patch. This will improve system security. Of course, it should be noted that this update was first released in India. In the near future, all POCO F4 users will have the June security update.

POCO F4 HyperOS June Update

The POCO F4 was officially announced in 2022. In fact, this smartphone is a rebranded version of the Redmi K40S. Basically both smartphones have similar specifications. Now, POCO has decided to release the new HyperOS update for the POCO F4. The HyperOS update has started rolling out in India and will be gradually rolled out to all users. Currently, only HyperOS Pilot Tester users can access the new update. The build number of the new update for POCO F4 is OS1.0.2.0.ULMINXM.

POCO F4 is receiving the June security patch with a 415MB OTA package. The update is currently rolling out to select users. If you want to easily download HyperOS updates, you can use the HyperOS Downloader app. This unique app not only shows you the latest HyperOS versions, it also includes many excellent features. POCO F4 users will have access to the new update in the near future. Therefore, they are recommended to wait patiently.

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Xiaomi continues to roll out HyperOS updates to more devices. In our previous article, we shared with you the arrival of HyperOS on Xiaomi 11T Pro, and now Xiaomi is rolling out the HyperOS update to POCO F4 with the OS 1.0.1.0.ULMMIXM update. More phones will be getting Xiaomi’s HyperOS update is great news since their recent software updates have made things run really well.

Xiaomi’s recent changes offer a smooth experience. MIUI has always been among the Android interfaces with abundant customization options. HyperOS enhances this further by adding various customization options such as improved homescreen and widget animations, and various lockscreen styles.

HyperOS for POCO F4 has been released (POCO Tester Release)

POCO F4 was already running on MIUI 14 based on Android 13, which is the latest MIUI version before the introduction of HyperOS. With the OS 1.0.1.0.ULMMIXM update, POCO F4 will now have HyperOS based on Android 14. If you don’t see the update on your phone yet, please allow some time for it to be released in more regions. Also, please note that only users registered on Mi Pilot will receive this update. Public releases will be available at a later time.

The new HyperOS update for the POCO F4 is approximately 5GB in size and comes with the April 2024 security patch. The new HyperOS update was initially made available on global devices, which can be identified by the “MI” abbreviation in the update’s version number.

POCO F4 was introduced two years ago in June, and we can say that the phone still holds up very well in 2024. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is still powerful enough for many tasks however it’s worth noting that the device debuted with Android 12, and the Android 14 update marks the final Android upgrade for the POCO F4.

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Xiaomi and its sub-brands (Poco and Redmi) manufacture some of the best budget and mid-range smartphones that offer a great bounce for the ounce. However, the company falls behind when it comes to providing timely software updates. The brand has started to pick up with its MIUI 14 rollout program and released stable builds of the software to several devices in the global market. The latest smartphone to get the MIUI 14 update is the Poco F4. The handset is receiving the update in India with Jio 5G support.

As announced by Poco’s India head Himanshu Tandon, Poco F4 has finally started receiving the Android 13-based MIUI 14 update in the country. The software is rolling out with the firmware version V14.0.2.0.TLMINXM and brings support for Jio 5G. As usual, the update is being released in a staged fashion and will be rolled to every user in some time. This is to ensure that the software remains stable and does not cause any issues. Currently, the MIUI 14 update is being seeded to the Poco F4 devices enrolled in the beta program.

Some beta users have mentioned that the latest update is around 3.5GB in size. So, it’s a good idea to take a backup of your data before installing it, better safe than sorry, right? Also, to avoid any interruption, it’s recommended to have a stable Wi-Fi connection and make sure your F4 5G has more than 50 percent battery life. The new update will bring all the new features introduced with Android 13 and also some Xiaomi-exclusive goodies. Head over here, if you want to learn more about the MIUI 14 update.

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Xiaomi just unveiled the MIUI 14 user interface, which is based on the most recent Android 13 operating system. The company’s most recent UI, which is based on Android 13, was released with a small launch delay. However, immediately after the launch, the brand began quickly covering as much of the device as it could. In mainland China, a number of smartphones have already received the MIUI 14 upgrade. It is now time for MIUI 14 to launch in international markets.

Users throughout the world highly awaited the release of MIUI 14 for their smartphones. Now, a new piece of information hovering on the internet claims that MIUI 14 global build is ready for selected smartphones in the Indian market. The MIUI 14 build is ready for the Xiaomi 12 Pro and POCO F4 devices in India, claims Xiaomiui. Since both devices are the brands’ flagship smartphones, they are expected to receive the upgrade before any other models.

According to the source, MIUI 14’s official build is ready for these smartphones, and after final testing is complete, the update will be sent to beta testers. Shortly thereafter, the stable users will receive the official build. Although there isn’t any precise information available regarding the update’s rollout, we anticipate that it will launch in the following weeks or perhaps months. We may assume that the other markers throughout the world will also receive the upgrade after the Indian variants do.

Anyway, there is no official information regarding the launch and rollout timeline of the MIUI 14 in India. We will update you if there’s any official update regarding the MIUI 14 in India. So, that was all we had to discuss regarding the MIUI 14 build for Xiaomi 12 Pro and POCO F4. What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below. Thanks a lot for reading the post till the end.

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We recently offered an update for our Best Flagship Killer list and even shared a new Best smartphone list for under 50,000 INR. Now, here’s our updated picks for the best smartphones under 30,000 INR.

iQOO Neo 6

In this price range, the iQOO Neo 6 is undoubtedly one of the best options a prospective buyer can consider when buying a phone under 30,000 INR. It sports a 6.62 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. But, its most notable feature is the inclusion of a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android 12 OS and is powered by a large 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging as well.

For cameras, the Chinese company is offering a 64 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear. So all in all, its a pretty solid pick in this price tag thanks to its great specifications and relatively affordable price tag. It is currently listed on Amazon India for a price of 29,999 INR for the 8GB + 128GB model. Another iQOO phone that you can consider is the iQOO 7 that has a similar price tag and also feature the Snapdragon 870. However, this variant is a bit older so the newer model will have longer software support.

Motorola Edge 30

Motorola has had a strong performance in the mid range segment and its latest Edge 30 is another great option for those that prefer a stock Android experience with their smartphones. It sports a 6.55 inch pOLED display that has a FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and it runs on Android 12 OS out of the box.

The rear packs a triple camera setup with a 50 megapixel primary and another 50 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, along with a 2 megapixel depth sensor. Apart from its stock Android experience, it also features an attractive design with a slim body that measures just 7.4mm and a rear panel made from polycarbonate, which helps in keeps its weight low, measuring just 155 grams. The smartphone has a price tag of 27,999 INR (roughly 360 US Dollars) and is currently listed on Flipkart.

OnePlus Nord 2T

Thanks to its Nord series of smartphones, OnePlus has established a strong presence in the mid range segment, and the new Nord 2T is another great offering in this price range. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. On the front it sports a 6.43 inch AMOLED HDR10+ display that has a FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The smartphone packs a triple camera setup on the rear, with the primary sensor being a 50 megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. This camera is typically found in more pricier models, so the Nord 2T can be a great choice for those that use their phones for photography often. It is currently listed on Amazon India and starts for a price tag of 28,999 INR for its 8GB + 128GB configuration.

Vivo V23

Within the 30,000 INR segment, flagship smartphones aren’t as common and we already listed the iQOO Neo 6, which had some top notch specs. Although, Vivo has a handset that offers a premium experience through its design. The Vivo V23 features a Fluorite AG Glass that glitters when light is reflected on it. This rear panel is surrounded by a metallic frame. On the front, the smartphone sports a 6.44 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.

Under the hood, the device packs the Dimensity 920 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The rear features a triple camera setup that includes a 64 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a megapixel depth sensor. The front also includes a 50-megapixel dual camera setup. So for those looking to carry around a device that turns head, this might the one for you. It is currently listed on Flipkart for 29,990 INR.

Samsung Galaxy M52

The Samsung Galaxy M52 is another worthy option in the sub-30 K category. Its Galaxy M series has always been popular in this price range and one of the latest includes the M52, which offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and a massive 5,000mah battery pack that supports 25W fast charging (although, the box only includes a 15W charger).

On the front, it sports a large 6.7 inch Super AMOLED panel that has a 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and a Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The rear packs a 64 megapixel triple camera setup, so all things considered, the offering from the South Korean tech giant is quite decent at this price range. It is currently available on Amazon India, with its 6GB + 128GB configuration costing 29,999 INR.

POCO F4

The POCO F4 is easily one of the best smartphones under this price segment. It arrives with a 6.67 inch E4 AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, and even HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. The company has also placed an emphasis on its design with a gradient rear panel that also features a triple camera setup on a rectangular shaped module. The module houses the 64 megapixel primary sensor that has OIS support, along with the 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth camera. Meanwhile, the front houses a 20 megapixel selfie shooter.

Under the hood, the device houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In other words, it is equipped with some top notch specs. So, for gamers and regular power users, this device should be able to handle anything you throw at it. It is available for purchase on Flipkart for a price tag of 27,999 INR for its 6GB + 128GB variant. Although, you can also consider the 8GB + 128GB variant that costs 29,999 INR.

Samsung Galaxy A33

Rounding up the list, we have another Samsung smartphone. Our last pick is the Galaxy A33 that was launched recently. It has a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display on the front that has a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a Exynos 1280 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The handset is powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 25W fast charging.

On the rear, it features a 48 megapixel quad camera setup. The smartphone runs on the Android 12 OS-based One UI 4.1 custom skin out of the box. While this model might not be particularly eye catching, it has decent specs and even offers up to 4 years of software update. So for those looking to have a device that stays updated for long can consider this as their next upgrade option.

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In recent months, a bunch of new mid-range smartphones have greeted the Indian market. These include the iQOO Neo 6, the OnePlus Nord 2T, the POCO F4, the Redmi K50i, and the OPPO Reno 8.

These devices differ a lot from each other when it comes to specifications and pricing, however, how do they fair against one another when it comes to battery life? To find the answer to this question, MySmartPrice conducted a battery drain test of the above-mentioned smartphones. So, let’s take a look at the findings.

A battery charging test precedes the battery test under consideration. All of the cellphones have been fully discharged, and the posted times reflect a complete 0 to 100 percent charge cycle. With a 4,500mAh battery, the OPPO Reno 8, POCO F4, and OnePlus Nord 2T require 27, 56, and 34 minutes, respectively, to charge. The Redmi K50i, which has the largest 5,080mAh battery pack, requires a significant 1 hour and 4 minutes to fully charge, while the iQOO Neo 6, with its slightly larger 4,700mAh battery, requires about 41 minutes.

The two-hour video playback test, which the devices undertake with a full battery backup, kicks off the battery drain test. The Reno 8 has the least amount of battery left after the speaker test, with only 67%. Through the first two tests, every other device keeps at least 75% of its charge.

Following the media playback tests, we jump to the CPU stress tests using Geekbench 5 and Antutu. After 3 hours of running the benchmarks, the Reno 8 has only 40% charge left, while the iQOO Neo 6 has the highest charge remaining of the bunch at 57%.

A one-hour-long gaming session comes next with BGMI being the game of choice. After the game session, the Redmi K50i retained the most charge level at 35%m which was followed by the iQOO Neo 6 and POCO F4 at 33%. The Reno 8 got the closest to the red line at 20%.

The game round is followed by a camera round, and it is noticed that the OPPO Reno 8 has reached its final 2 percent of charge after having been used for around 4.5 hours. Even with only 10% of its battery charged, the Nord 2T isn’t far behind. Everyone else keeps their cool even with more than 20% of the battery left.

The final nail in all the coffins is the following challenge, a social media usage challenge. The Redmi K50i is the winner of the challenge as a result of this. This battery is not only the biggest of the bunch, but it also has the best battery drainage rate (measured in mAh/min) and lasts for a full 6 hours, 45 minutes.

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Nothing recently launched the Nothing Phone (1) globally. The device has been selling like hot cakes in the Indian market. So, the folks at MySmartPrice have put the smartphone to test against the best devices offered in the mid-range segment in India right now.

These Include the OnePlus Nord 2T, iQOO Neo 6, and POCO F4. The tests were carried out at the highest levels of standardization possible in order to reduce the possibility of errors on the devices. The display was kept at its maximum brightness. It’s also worth noting that the batteries in the Nothing Phone (1), Oneplus Nord 2T, iQOO Neo 6, and POCO F4 are 4,500mAh, 4,500mAh, 4,700mAh, and 4,500mAh, respectively.

The first test lasted two hours and was a video playback test. The test put the most strain on the Nothing Phone (1), which dropped from 100 percent to 79 percent charge. All others had a good 80+ percent charge left, with the iQOO Neo 6 having the most with 89 percent.

The next test looked at device performance, including Geekbench, AnTuTu, and a CPU throttling test. This test strained the POCO F4, which dropped to 57 percent battery juice, while the iQOO Neo 6 maintained the lead with 65 percent power remaining in its battery pack. The performance test was followed by a quick round of gaming, where the Nothing Phone (1) took the lead while the POCO F4 trailed in last place.

The camera test followed, and it taxed the OnePlus Nord 2T, which died after 5 hours and 38 minutes of operation. After 5 hours and 51 minutes of work, the POCO F4 came in second. The camera tests were replaced by a round of social media browsing, and it was at this point that the iQOO Neo 6, which has the largest battery capacity, ran out of juice at 6 hours and 13 minutes. The newest mid-ranger, the Nothing Phone (1), was thus the last smartphone standing for the test, lasting 7 hours and 2 minutes.

So far, it appears that the Nothing Phone (1) is the king of battery life in the mid-range segment. However, the device lags behind when it comes to fast charging. As we know, the Nothing Phone (1) has 33W fast charging, enabling the device to completely charge in 1 hour and 17 minutes. While the Nord 2T, which features 80W fast charging takes just 32 mins to fully charge from 0 percent.

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The most interesting advantage of Android’s open ecosystem is unlimited modification and customization of the overall system. Unlike iOS, the Android ecosystem allows to port some best features from other devices.

Now, we have found the best GCam Apk for Poco F4 along with the XML configuration file that you can use to capture detailed photographs.

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GCam Mods are derived from Google Pixels to extract the best out of the camera hardware on most mid and low-end smartphones. This is all thanks to the MODs and the third-party developers who devout time and energy to bring the optimized software for the substandard camera hardware.

There are plenty of advantages of the GCam over the Stock camera, including – HDR+ and HDR+ Enhanced features to offer more details and quality photos. Other features such as Night Sight, Panorama, Motion Photos, Lens Blue, Astrophotography mode, etc. Moreover, the users can load different configuration files to get the best potential out of the GCam APK.

Download GCam for Poco F4 

You can download the GCam v8.1 from BSG which you can install and load below mentioned XML Config file for optimum results. Some users have tested using the Config File, and they have got better results than the Stock App. There’s more depth in the photos taken both in well-lit-up and low-light environments, respectively. If you have got a Poco F4, you should give it a try with the same XML config file.

Download GCam from here

Download Config File from here

Steps to Install GCam on Poco F4

It is quite easy to install an external APK on Poco F4. Just follow the steps below:

1. Download the apk file from the above link.
2. Open the APK, and it will ask for permission to install apps from external or Unknown Sources.
3. Enable either by simply tapping on the pop-up and proceeding with instruction, or you can go to Settings > Security/Privacy > Enable Installation from Unkown Sources. 
4. You can now simply launch the installer package or APK file again.
5. Wait for the process to complete, and you’re ready to use it.
6. You can even load the config file by tapping on the area near the shutter button of GCAM.

Poco F4 Specifications and Features

Poco F4 comes with a huge 6.67-inch AMOLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits maximum brightness. It offers an HD resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels while having a 20:9 aspect ratio. It bundles Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and Adreno 650 GPU.

The smartphone features a triple-rear camera consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro lens. The Poco F4 further hosts a 20 MP selfie camera, which can even record videos at 1080p resolution at 30 FPS. However, the new GCam mod will enable the users to get more out of this camera.

It is available with a 4500 mAh battery which supports up to 67W fast charging. It is available in Moonlight Silver, Night Black, and Nebula Green colors.

We hope you got the best Gcam for Poco F4. Do share your experience and what changes you found in quality in comparison with the stock App.

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POCO launched the POCO F4 5G last month, it was dubbed the new ‘flagship killer’. The device became a huge hit and broke all sales records in India. Although the device became critically as well as publicly acclaimed, the latest teardown of the device by renowned tech YouTuber PBKReviews tells a story that’s a bit concerning when it comes to the reparability of the device.

In a PBKReviews teardown video, the reviewer gave the POCO F4 5G a 5.5/10 rating for repairability. According to the reviewer, the device’s design was not properly thought out with regard to repairability. Although it isn’t impossible, replacing a screen does require feeding the flex cable through the midframe before applying glue.

It’s really similar to opening any other phone: heat up the back panel and pry all the way around to break the adhesive. Without any issues, the panel comes off, and by removing the adhesive and reinstalling the camera glass, it looks that the back cover can still function.

The battery and other components can be separated after removing 17 Phillips screws and the top shield that is fitted with antenna lines and graphite for heat conduction. The front-facing camera is bonded in place so removing it could actually damage the front camera itself, but the back camera modules can be simply removed and replaced once the mainboard has been removed. Copper and graphite are installed on the mainboard’s back for thermal conduction.

The 4,500 mAh battery is simple to remove thanks to the big, sturdy battery pull-tabs. Another couple of flex cables that connect the main board to the sub-board are made visible when the battery is removed. The flex cables for the power button, SIM tray, and charge port all need to be taken out.

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The POCO brand by Xiaomi had a huge success in the global market thanks to its flagship killer, and it is currently the most interesting competitor of Realme. The F series is the lineup including the most advanced phones from this brand and it recently expanded with two new handsets: the POCO F4 and the POCO F4 GT. The former is more focused on the quality price ratio, while the latter is currently the best device ever released by POCO. However, there is another handset still offering an outstanding value for money: the predecessor POCO F3. So which POCO should you buy with their actual prices? This is a comparison between the specifications of the POCO F4, the POCO F4 GT, and the POCO F3 which will let you find out.

Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT vs Xiaomi POCO F3

Design

These phones are not focused on elegance, but, given that they are meant especially for gamers, young people, and power users, they come with aggressive designs. The most aggressive is the POCO F4 GT, clearly gaming-centric, which also includes two amazing physical magnetic pop-up triggers on the right side. The POCO F4 is the soberest one as it does not come with weird textures and it offers a classic glass back with a single color. Note that the POCO F4 GT is the most premium device in terms of materials because it comes with a glass back and an aluminum frame, while its internal rivals are equipped with a glass back and a plastic frame. On the other hand, the POCO F4 and the POCO F3 have the IP53 certification making them dust resistant and splash resistant.

Display

The displays of these three phones are not so far from each other in terms of specifications, but the POCO F4 GT wins the comparison because it is able to show up to one billion colors on its AMOLED panels. For the rest, these displays are pretty much the same: they are AMOLED panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, the HDR10+ certification, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Even though they come with AMOLED displays, all of them have side-mounted fingerprint readers, but they also come with great stereo speakers. Unfortunately, there is no 3.5 mm audio jack.

Specs & Software

If you are looking for the phone with the highest performance, then go for the POCO F4 GT without thinking twice. It has one of the best processors in the whole Android world, something you can usually find only in the highest-end segment of the market. We are talking about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the flagship SoC released by Qualcomm for 2022. It is built at 4 nm and it runs at a max frequency of 3 GHz, with an octa-core architecture composed of one Cortex X2 CPU, three Cortex A710 CPUs, four Cortex A510 CPUs, and an Adreno 650 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Both the POCO F4 and the POCO F3 come with a Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, but on the F3, you get only 8 GB of RAM, while the F4 goes up to 12 GB. The POCO F4 and the POCO F4 GT run Android 12 out of the box, while the F3 ships with Android 11 because it is a device from 2021.

Camera

The POCO F4 and the POCO F4 GT come with the same camera department and, despite we are talking about high-end phones, they can only be considered midrange camera phones. They are equipped with a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 20 MP selfie snapper. You get exactly the same sensors on the POCO F3 with the exception of the main camera: on the F3, there is an inferior 48 MP main sensor.

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Battery

The POCO F4 GT provides a longer battery life because it has a bigger battery, while the POCO F4 and the F3 should offer a very similar battery life because they have similar components and more or less the same battery capacity. The GT supports 120W fast charging, the vanilla F4 stops at 67W, and the F3 supports 33W fast charging.

Price

You can currently find the POCO F4 for €349/$355 thanks to online street prices, the POCO F4 GT is priced at €699/$710 in its base variant, and the street prices of the POCO F3 hitten the €200/$205 threshold. The GT variant wins this comparison, but the F3 is the handset offering the best value for money and it has almost the same specifications as the F4.

Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT vs Xiaomi POCO F3: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO F4

PRO

• Great display
• Good cameras
• 67W fast charging
• Good quality price ratio
• IP53 certification

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi POCO F4 GT

PRO

• Pop-up gaming triggers
• Best chipset
• 120W fast charging
• Bigger battery
• Good cameras
• Premium materials

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi POCO F3

PRO

• Best street price
• IP53 certification

CONS

• Slower charging
• Inferior camera
• Android 11 out of the box

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A new kind of flagship killer is having great success in the global market. We are not talking about devices with top-tier hardware, but they are powerful enough to please gamers and power users. We are talking about devices such as the POCO F4 and the Realme GT Neo 3T. They belong to the latest high-end series from their respective brands, but they are not the most powerful variants of these series. You can find them in the global market for less than €400 and they offer very interesting specifications for that price range. This is a comparison between the specifications of the POCO F4 and the Realme GT Neo 3T which will help you discover all the main differences between these two phones.

Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Realme GT Neo 3T

Design

The Realme GT Neo 3T wins the design comparison because it comes with a very interesting design. One of its color variants has a checkered texture on the rear side which reminds me of Vans shoes. There is also a special edition of this phone dedicated to Dragon Ball Z: its design is similar to Kakarot’s clothes. The Realme GT Neo 3T is definitely one of the most original phones out there and its design is perfect for young people and for those who search for a fresh look. The POCO F4 is less interesting when it comes to the look, but it is built with more premium materials. It has a glass back instead of a plastic back and it sports the IP53 certification thanks to which it is water resistant and splash resistant. Both the phones have flat punch-hole displays, but the punch hole of the former is placed in the upper left corner, while the latter POCO has a centered punch hole.

Display

On paper, it seems like the POCO F4 has a superior display. It is an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision support. This display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it has a peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits. The Realme GT Neo 3T has the same specifications with the exception of Dolby Vision, but it adds an in-display fingerprint reader, while the POCO device has a side-mounted biometric sensor. Both the handsets feature stereo speakers providing a good audio experience. Do you prefer having better image quality or an in-display fingerprint scanner on your phone?

Specs & Software

The POCO F4 and the Realme GT Neo 3T are powered by the same processor. We are talking about the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform by Qualcomm built at 7 nm. It is an octa-core chipset composed of one Kryo 585 core running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, three Kryo 585 cores running at 2.42 GHz, and four Kryo 585 running at 1,8 GHz. So always the same cores, but with a different frequency, paired with the Adreno 650 GPU. The Snapdragon 870 is a good chipset for gaming and advanced usage scenarios, but there are a few mobile platforms providing higher performance in 2022. The difference between the hardware departments of these two phones is the memory configuration: the POCO F4 provides up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native UFS 3.1 storage, while the Realme GT Neo 3T has just 8 GB of RAM in its high-end configuration. Both the phones run Android 12 out of the box with customized user interfaces on top.

Camera

On the rear side, these two phones come with the same sensors: we are talking about a 64 MP main camera, an 8 Mp ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro shooter. But the POCO F4 wins the camera phone comparison because it has an additional element you can often find on high-end phones only: optical stabilization, also known as OIS. It also comes with a better 20 MP front camera. So if you need the best camera phone, now you know what to choose. But a lot of people choosing phones of this kind do not care about the camera a lot and none of these phones is a real camera phone.

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Battery

The biggest advantage of the Realme GT Neo 3T over the POCO F4 is the battery capacity: its battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh and its battery life is way longer than the POCO F4. Further, it supports a better charging technology: 80W fast charging instead of just 67W. The POCO F4 has a 4500 mAh battery and 67W fast charging.

Price

In the European market, the POCO F4 and the Realme GT Neo 3T are available with prices starting from €399/$416. The POCO offers better cameras, while the Realme has a bigger battery with faster charging. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Realme GT Neo 3T: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO F4

PRO

• Better rear camera
• Higher-end memory configuration
• IP53 certification
• More interesting display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Realme GT Neo 3T

PRO

• Bigger battery
• Faster charging
• Original design
• In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Inferior rear camera

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POCO has launched two new smartphones the F4 and X4 GT globally at AliExpress. And on the occasion of the world premiere, POCO is giving huge discounts on both these phones. The F4 which comes with a retail price tag of $470 will be available at a heavily discounted price of $329 while the X4 GT which retails for $427 can be bought for $299 only at AliExpress. This price is applicable to the base variant only. The deal will end in the next 4 days. 

POCO F4

Designed to be the best all-rounder flagship for daily use, POCO F4 focuses on maintaining an optimal balance between high performance and power consumption. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, the phone gives you high performance with low power consumption and heat generation. Moreover, with the addition of VC Liquid Technology 2.0, you get a cooling area of 3112mm² and up to seven layers of cooling graphite, which gives you enhanced performance even when playing 3D games. It comes with multiple memory variants viz. 6GB / 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB /256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. 

As for camera configuration, the phone features a triple rear AI camera setup with a 64MP main sensor with OIS and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. POCO F4 comes with a 67″ 2400×1080 FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay and a 4500mAh battery that supports 67W turbo charging. 

POCO X4 GT

POCO X4 GT is a speedster that meets all of the users’ gaming and entertainment needs at an affordable cost. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm) chipset and comes in two memory variants viz. 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. Fueled by a 5080mAh battery the phone supports 67W turbo charging and comes with features like Wi-Fi 6, Global GPS, NFC, Dolby Atmos, etc. 

With a 20.5:9 LCD display ratio, and narrow 74.29mm body, POCO X4 GT is as comfortable in the hand as it is easy on the eyes. Aiming to offer the best LCD on the market, it comes with a 6.6” POCO’s fastest display with 144Hz refresh rate and 7-stage DynamicSwitch to optimize refresh rate for a longer battery and smoother display. POCO X4 GT’s display can produce one billion colors, and also support DCI-P3 wide color gamut bringing ultra-vivid colors and richer details on-screen. The device also features Paper Texture mode, DC Dimming, and True Display which help shield the eye by adjusting display color temperature based on external environmental light conditions, giving users a comfortable viewing experience.

Please note that both POCO F4 and X4GT are now available at discounted prices only under the world premiere sale. You can also avail region wise additional coupons for both the products at AliExpress. This deal will end in the next 4 days. So place your order before the deal expires. 

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.  

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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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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After the amazing POCO F4 GT with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 inside, Xiaomi’s sub-brand launched a brand new duo of phones in the European market: the POCO F4 and the POCO X4 GT. They are two lower-end devices, but they can still be considered good flagship killers for gamers and power users thanks to high-end hardware departments. A lot of expert people will choose them because of their performance and they could become best-sellers due to their affordable prices. But which one is the best and which is the most suitable one for your actual needs? In order to answer this question, we decided to publish a comparison between the specifications of the POCO F4 and the POCO X4 GT.

Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO X4 GT

Design

Do you prefer having a more ergonomic device? If so, then you should go for the POCO F4 because it has a thinner and lighter design: it weighs 195 grams and is 7.7 mm thick. Further, it offers an important pro: it has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. You might like the POCO X4 GT because it comes with a cleaner design, thanks to the camera module sporting the same color as the rest of the rear side. But it is thicker and heavier than its internal rival, so less ergonomic. Unfortunately, both these phones are made of polycarbonate and they are not built with premium materials. However, their displays are protected by Gorilla Glass 5, so they should be very resistant to scratches, even though we recommend leaving a screen protector applied to the front glass.

Display

The best display in this comparison belongs to the POCO F4. It is equipped with an amazing AMOLED panel sporting a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision. It provides a great image quality with vibrant colors and deep blacks, and it is amazing even on streaming platforms. It even provides very high brightness with up to 1300 nits and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Even though it is an AMOLED panel, the fingerprint reader of the POCO F4 is not in-display but side-mounted, and there are stereo speakers for an improved audio experience. The display of the POCO X4 GT is great for gamers thanks to its 144 Hz refresh rate, but, unfortunately, it is an IPS LCD panel. The image quality is great thanks to the HDR10 certification and Dolby Vision, but it can not compete with AMOLED panels sporting the same specifications. Naturally, even in this case, the fingerprint scanner is side-mounted.

Specs & Software

The most advanced hardware setup belongs to the POCO X4 GT: it is fueled by the Mediatek Dimensity 8100 mobile platform paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Dimensity 8100 chipset built at 5 nm with a max frequency of 2.85 GHz (alongside its Max variant with improved AI performance) is the best Mediatek chipset after the Dimensity 9000 and the Dimensity 9000+, so it provides flagship-class performance. The POCO F4 is inferior because it is powered by the older Snapdragon 870 chipset built at 7 nm and running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz. In this case, the SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Both handsets run Android 12 out of the box, customized by MIUI 13 in a special version for POCO devices.

Camera

There are no differences between the camera departments of these two phones, with the exception of a single element. On the rear side, you can find a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera, while frontally, there is a 20 MP selfie shooter. The difference between these two models is the presence of OIS on the POCO F4, which improves the photo quality thanks to better stabilization.

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Battery

If you are looking for a phone with the longest battery life, then the POCO X4 GT is the best choice you can do. It is equipped with a 5080 mAh battery and thanks to this battery, even though it has an IPS display, it lasts more on a single charge. Also, note that its processor is more efficient because it is built at 5 nm. The 4500 mAh battery of the POCO F4 is still sufficient, but nothing special if compared to the X4 GT. Both the phones support 67W fast charging, but the F4 charges quicklier because it has a smaller battery.

Price

The starting price of the POCO F4 in the European market is €399/$419, while you need €299/$315 to purchase the X4 GT. The former looks more interesting due to its better display, but the latter comes with a bigger battery and a better processor.

Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO X4 GT: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO F4

PRO

• AMOLED display
• IP53 certification
• Thinner and lighter
• Better camera

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi POCO X4 GT

PRO

• Superior chipset
• Higher refresh rate
• Bigger battery
• More affordable

CONS

• IPS display

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A few hours from now, Poco will launch the Poco F4 5G in India and other international markets. Ahead of that, the new India head of the brand made an announcement regarding the phone’s warranty in the country last night. Let’s check out what he has to say.

Recently, Poco appointed Himanshu Tandon as the new Country Head of India. Last night, the executive tweeted a video talking about the warranty for two smartphones.

He revealed that the upcoming Poco F4 5G will arrive with a 2-year warranty in India. For the unaware, unlike the EU where a 2-year warranty is a norm, companies in India only provide a single-year warranty. This makes the Poco F4 5G an exception.

Additionally, the exec announced that the brand has extended the warranty of the Poco X3 Pro by 6 months. The extended warranty period is applicable to all buyers. The device debuted in March 2021, and therefore, even the units that were bought soon after the launch are still under warranty.

Talking about the Poco F4 5G, the upcoming smartphone is marketed as the successor of the Poco F1 in India. But the F1 was an original handset, whereas the F4 5G is merely a rebranded Redmi K40S with a different primary camera.

Interested readers can watch the Poco F4 5G launch event later today at 5:30 PM IST on YouTube.

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POCO is launching two new smartphones viz. the all-around flagship – POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT – gaming phone. Both phones will be launched globally on June 23rd at 20:00 (GMT+8). To know more about the launch event you can follow the official POCO Twitter account. 

POCO F4

POCO has designed its latest F4 all-rounder flagship phone to meet the needs of daily users as well as tech lovers. Smartphone makers are always trying to find the right balance between high performance and low power consumption and POCO F4 achieves this balance thanks to its powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. The stability, performance, overheating and power consumption of your phone generally depends on the chipset. With the POCO F4, you have a high-performing chipset with low power consumption and heat generation. Moreover, with the addition of VC Liquid Technology 2.0, you get a cooling area of 3112mm² and up to seven layers of cooling graphite, which gives you enhanced performance even when playing 3D games. POCO F4 will feature UFS 3.1 and advanced LPDDR5, which will give it a fast and stable performance for multitasking, transferring files, loading large games, etc. 

As for the camera, you have a triple rear camera system with a 64MP main sensor and OIS. We will have to wait for the launch event to know more about the camera specs. The smartphone will feature a Samsung E4 AMOLED flagship straight screen, with a peak brightness of up to 1300nit and a super high contrast ratio of 5000000:1, providing an excellent display for games, videos, and photos. With professional-grade color grading and Dolby Vision and the 120Hz high refresh rate, the F4 display will be perfect for pro gamers and movie lovers. 

The phone will be fueled by a 4500mAh battery that can last for hours when playing heavy games and will support 67W turbo charging. 

POCO X4 GT Gaming Phone

Another device to be unveiled during the global launch event is the POCO X4 GT. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm) chipset the phone focuses on powerful performance combined with power efficiency. Though the brand is keeping the specs under the warp, we do know that the smartphone will feature an LCD display and will be the first-ever POCO smartphone with a 144Hz refresh rate. 

For more information on POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT, you can follow the POCO official Twitter account. Please note that the global launch conference will be held on June 23rd at 20:00 (GMT+8）, and more surprises will be unveiled during the event. Both the smartphones are speculated to cost around 450 – 700 euros. We will have to wait for the launch event to know the exact price and specs.

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Unlike the last few weeks, there are going to be multiple smartphone launches next week. A total of four brands have scheduled events to debut new products.

These brands are Tecno, Realme, Samsung, and Poco. The first three will be announcing a single phone each. While the last one has confirmed to announce two handsets.

All these smartphones are new models, except for one. This odd one out is making its way to a new market.

With that of the way, let’s take a look at all the phones that are set to launch next week.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Tecno Pova 3

The Tecno Pova 3 went official in the Philippines in late May. The device is now heading to India on June 20. It is expected to go official at around 12 PM IST in the country via a press release and social media posts.

The main highlight of this smartphone is its humongous 7,000mAh battery. This cell supports 33W fast charging and 10W reverse charging.

The handset offers a 6.9-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), a Mediatek Helio G88 SoC, up to 6GB + 128GB memory configuration, a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera system, an 8MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, z-axis linear vibration motor, and Android 11.

Realme C30

The Realme C30 is scheduled to launch in India on June 20. The phone’s global debut will happen via a live stream, which will start at 12:30 PM IST.

The handset will arrive with a revamped design featuring multiple stripes and a single 13MP camera on its rear panel. It will be powered by a Unisoc T612 chipset and will get its juice from a 5,000mAh battery.

Other features of this device will include a 6.58-inch FHD+ display sporting a dewdrop notch, 5MP selfie camera, MicroUSB port, 3.5mm headphone jack, Android Go Edition, and 10W charging.

Samsung Galaxy F13

Samsung has confirmed to announce the Gallaxy F13 in India on June 22. The phone will be made official at 12 PM IST. It could get unveiled in a live stream or just a press release accompanied by social media posts.

Talking about features, the South Korean electronics giant has revealed that the device will arrive with an FHD+ LCD screen, 6,000mAh battery, and 15W charging support.

Since the handset is said to be a rebranded Galaxy M13, it will likely come with an Exynos 850 SoC, 50MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, and an 8MP selfie camera.

Poco F4 5G

The Poco F4 5G will be the biggest launch next week. The smartphone will go official in multiple markets, including India, on June 23 via a live stream on Youtube. The stream will begin at 8 PM GMT+8 (5:30 PM IST).

According to teasers and leaks, the successor of the Poco F3 5G will be a rebranded Redmi K40S with a different primary camera. Some of its main highlights will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, Dolby Vision-supported 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, and 67W fast charging support.

The device will also come with features like VC liquid cooling technology, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3..1 storage, 64MP (wide, OIS) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 20MP selfie camera, x-axis linear vibration motor, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, IP53 rating, and a 4,500mAh battery.

Poco X4 GT 5G

The Poco X4 GT is set to go official alongside the Poco F4 5G on June 23. The event will be live-streamed on Youtube from 8 PM GMT+8.

The handset will be a tweaked version of the Redmi Note 11T Pro. A reliable tipster says that the device will come with a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 SoC, 6.6-inch 120Hz LCD screen, 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system, 20MP selfie camera, 5,080mAh battery, and 67W fast charging.

Unlike the Poco F4 5G, the Poco X4 GT may not release in India. Because the phone is expected to debut as Redmi K50i in the region.

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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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POCO will soon be launching the POCO F4 5G smartphone globally. The brand has already confirmed that it comes with a Snapdragon 870 chipset. And now, the company has teased its thermal management system showcasing its performance.

According to POCO, the F4 5G will use a cooling system dubbed Liquidcool 2.0. This is a seven-layer 3,112mm2 vapor chamber with graphite sheets. POCO also demonstrated the thermal performance of the F4 5G by pitting it against devices like the iQOO 9 SE and the OnePlus 10 Pro. The POCO F4 was on average a few degrees cooler than the competition during the thermal test and throttled just 5% compared to the 18% of the iQOO 9 SE and the 29% of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

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— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) June 9, 2022

This test, however, feels a bit unfair as the competition is running the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both of these chipsets are notorious for overheating.

POCO F4 5G specs (rumored)

The device is expected to come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset will be paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device will operate on Android 12-based MIUI 13 and is expected to have a 4500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

For optics, the smartphone is expected to bring a triple camera setup on the back with a 64-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide unit and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, it will likely have a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. Other than that, the device will come with dual stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IR blaster.

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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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Earlier this week, POCO officially teased the upcoming POCO F4 series, stating that the devices will be focused on “Display and Sound.”

The upcoming POCO F4, which will likely be the lower-end model in the F4 series has already appeared on multiple certifications websites. And now, tipster Paras Guglani in collaboration with RootMyGalaxy has revealed the live images of the POCO F4.

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The image reveals that the smartphone has flat edges and a flat back. It has a 64-megapixel AI triple camera setup on the back and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor (on the power button) and volume rocker on the right side. The image also confirms that the smartphone will come in a green color option.

The previous report had hinted that the POCO F4 could be a rebranded Redmi K40S, and the new images all but confirm the rumor, as the device looks identical to the K40S.

POCO F4 Specifications (Expected)

The POCO F4 is expected to feature a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED  screen with an FHD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device will bring a Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The F4 5G will have a 4,520mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging and Android 12-based MIUI 13.

The optics of the device have apparently been tweaked as the K40S features a 48-megapixel camera while the POCO F4 will come with a 64-megapixel AI triple camera setup.

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Earlier today, POCO announced that Himanshu Tandon has been appointed as the head of POCO India. Other than that, the announcement also teased a major announcement that has now been made.

The Xiaomi sub-brand is planning on introducing new F series devices in the global market and India. The tweet from POCO states that the next-gen F series devices will be focused on “display and sound.”

Its Four o’ clock and as promised we have something very exciting to share…#MadeOfMAD pic.twitter.com/N7fPD6R36p

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) June 6, 2022

The POCO F4 GT, which is a rebranded Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has already been launched in the Europe and UK markets. So going off of that, we can expect that the rest of the POCO F4 series will also be rebranded Redmi K50 series devices.

So far, Redmi has two devices in the K50 series other than the gaming edition. These are the Redmi K50 and the K50 Pro. Both of these devices come with a 2K resolution AMOLED display and powerful stereo dual speakers. The K50 comes powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC while the K50 Pro houses the Dimensity 9000 chipset.

Both the devices also feature triple-camera setups for photography with the pro model housing a 108-megapixel (OIS) + 8-megapixel ultra-wide + 2-megapixel macro. The K50 replaces the 108-megapixel sensor with a 40-megapixel sensor while the rest of the camera setup remains the same.

The K50 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging while the vanilla K50 has a larger 5,500 battery with 67W fast charging. These are likely to be the specifications for the upcoming F series smartphones in the global market. The device can also debut with totally different specifications in the Indian market as the POCO F4 with model number 220212111RI (Indian variant) recently appeared on the IMEI database.

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Back in April, the POCO F4 GT, which is basically the rebranded Redmi K50 Gaming edition made its global debut. The device comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and has a triple camera setup headlined by the 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor.

Now, the vanilla POCO F4 has been spotted on the TRDA certification site in UAE, hinting at an upcoming international launch.

The TRDA listing reveals that the device has 22021211RG model number, and also confirms its POCO F4 moniker. The device has previously been spotted on the NBTC certification site as well as Geekbench revealing some of its key specifications, so let’s take a look at what to expect from the upcoming smartphone.

POCO F4 Specifications (Expected)

Going by the specification leaks so far, the POCO F4 appears to be a rebranded Redmi K40S. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 1300 nits brightness.

Under the hood, the smartphone will house the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC which will likely come paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

For optics, the smartphone is said to come with a 48MP main camera paired with an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, the front camera will have a 20MP sensor. Other than that, The POCO F4 will operate on  Android 12-based MIUI 13. It will likely get fueled by a 4,5000mAh battery, which will be able to charge at 67W.

Relatedly, the Indian variant of the POCO F4 was also spotted on the IMEI database with model number 220212111RI. It is also rumored to have the Snapdragon 870 SoC, however, the rest of the specs might be different compared to the global model.

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POCO F4 Indian variant appeared on the IMEI database of the GSM Association, as per a tipster. The new development comes just a day after the first sale of POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. It is speculated that the upcoming POCO phone is nothing but a rebranded K40S.

Tipster Mukul Sharma, who goes by the username @stufflistings on Twitter, spotted the POCO F4 Indian variant listing on the IMEI database. He shared the screenshot of the listing which indicates that although the database does not directly mention the name of the device, it does carry model number 220212111RI which is believed to be associated with the upcoming POCO F4.

The model number includes the letter ‘I’ which suggests that the smartphone is for the Indian market. This hints that POCO F4 would soon make its way to India.

POCO has been a massive success for Xiaomi. In just 4 years, the brand has marked a significant presence in India. The Xiaomi sub-brand was known for offering top-of-the-line specifications at an affordable price. However, POCO appears to have copied moves from OnePlus’ playbook. The brand is focusing more on rebranding rather than innovating.

POCO F4 Specifications (Expected)

The POCO F4 will likely feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to house a triple camera set up on the back consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP tele-macro snapper. On the front, it may have a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

The device will likely have Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor under the hood, the same as its predecessor POCO F3. The chipset will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The POCO F4 will run MIUI 13 based on Android 12. It will likely get fueled by a 4,5000mAh battery, which will be able to charge at 67W.

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The POCO F4 GT has been in the leaks for a long time now, the phone’s specs were tipped suggesting that it will be nothing but a rebranded version of the Redmi K50 gaming (aka Redmi K50G). The phone has now been spotted on Geekbench taking us closer to its release.

The POCO F4 GT has appeared on Geekbench with model number 21121210G. The phone has impressive single-core and multi-core scores. The device has 1235 points in the single-core test and 3555 points in the multi-core test.

It is powered by a chipset codenamed “Taro,” which is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The chipset is clocked at a base frequency of 1.78 GHz and a peak frequency of 3.00 GHz. The device has 12GB of RAM and boots on the Android 12 OS out of the box.

Apart from this, the phone’s specs were previously leaked by a tipster. The smartphone is said to come with a 6.67-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It will feature a triple camera system at the rear with a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it has a 20MP Sony IMX596 sensor for selfies and video calls.

The POCO F4 GT will pack a 4,700mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. The phone is tipped to come in two variants — 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. It will have LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Since it will be a gaming phone, it is also expected to come with gaming trigger buttons.

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POCO has been planning on launching a new smartphone within its F series soon. Now, the anticipated POCO F4 5G was spotted on a certification website, which has hinted at its imminent launch.

For those unaware, this device in particular has been rumored to launch soon for a while now, and has was even spotted on other websites like GeekBench, FCC, and others. But the latest listing was on the NBTC database in Thailand (Via MySmartPrice). The smartphone will be manufactured in China, so we can expect it to launch in its home market first before shipping to other regions like India and Europe later on.

As per the previous GeekBench listing, the POCO F4 5G will feature a 5G enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and will run on Android 12 out of the box. And now, the same smartphone model number was spotted on NBTC. The chipset in question is likely the Snapdragon 870 processor that will come with an Adreno 650 GPU. On the other hand, the device will offer 8GB of RAM, but the Chinese smartphone brand might offer additional storage configurations as well.

In our previous report, we had also mentioned that the POCO F4 5G might launch under a different name, depending on the region. So, we might see it rebranded as the Redmi K40S for the global market. Other rumored features include a 50 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear, a 4,000mAh battery pack, and 67W fast charging support. For storage, it could offer 128GB or 256GB.

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POCO unveiled the F3 series in March last year with flagship-level specs. Now, it’s time for the successor POCO F4 to arrive in the market. So far, we have learned only a few details about the phone and rumors reveal that it will be a Redmi rebranded device. The tipster Mukul Sharma has now revealed some more details of the smartphone taking us closer to the launch.

[Exclusive] Serial production of the POCO F4 has begun in various European and Eurasian regions. Seems like the device is launching pretty soon now.#POCO #POCOF4

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 21, 2022

According to the tipster, the POCO F4’s serial production has begun in European and Eurasian regions. This confirms that the global launch is soon. Having said that, the POCO F3 series was first released in the global market. So we can expect the POCO F4 series to launch in the global market initially, and later it is expected to arrive in the Indian market.

Earlier leaks have revealed that the upcoming POCO F4 will be the Redmi K40S rebranded version. The smartphone was recently spotted on certification sites with the model number 22021211RG. The device was seen with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. The phone scored 1028 single-core points and 3391 multi-core points on the Geekbench 5 certification. The phone will boot on Android 12 out of the box, with MIUI 13 on top of it.

The device was spotted with a 4,400mAh battery supporting a 67W fast charging technology. This will be an improvement over the 33W fast charging support on the predecessor device.

The POCO F4 is tipped to come with a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to come with a triple camera system with a 50MP main lens, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 5MP telemacro sensor. Upfront, it could have a 32MP unit for selfies.

Other than the POCO F4, there will also be the POCO F4 Pro and POCO F4 GT. The former is expected to come with the Dimensity 9000 SoC, while the latter could have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

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Last week, Redmi finally took wraps off the Redmi K50 series in China. The lineup was accompanied by Redmi K40S. It is the most affordable phone announced at the event. The global variant of this smartphone has now made its appearance on Geekbench.

The Redmi K40S launched in China is codenamed ‘Munch’ and it bears the model number 22021211RC. The global version of this handset with model number 22021211RG has been now spotted at Geekbench in less than a week from the release of the original.

This is not the first time we are hearing about the global variant of the Redmi K40S (previously known as Redmi K50). The device has been already certified by other agencies earlier. In fact, there’s also an Indian variant with model number 22021211RI.

Per certifications, the smartphone will release with POCO branding outside mainland China. It is rumored to be called POCO F4. The handset is said to retain the same name for India.

Talking about specifications, it will likely have the same set of features as the Redmi K40S. However, there could be some differences in the rear design.

So we can expect the so-called POCO F4 to arrive with a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 48MP (wide, OIS) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 20MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, and 67W fast charging.

POCO is yet to officially tease the arrival of the rumored POCO F4.

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POCO is rumored to be gearing up to launch the F4 series of smartphones soon. While the company has not shared any finer details regarding the upcoming devices, the POCO F4 and F4 Pro have surfaced on certification website, revealing some of their specifications.

For those unaware, the F4 series is set to include a base, Pro, and F4 GT variant. But now, a recent leak has revealed interesting information regarding the vanilla model. The POCO F4 was spotted on FCC certification website (Via MySmartPrice), which hints at an imminent launch. It carried the 22021211RG model number and was even recently seen in an EEC listing as well. Furthermore, the FCC database lists the device with MIUI 13, which is a custom skin based on Android 12.

Apart from this, the certification also revealed that the smartphone will be powered by a 4,400mAh battery pack, which supports up to 67W fast charging. This model supports 5G networking, with at least three 5G bands. Previously, a BIS listing had revealed that the device will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, along with 8GB of RAM. Similarly, the F4 Pro from the Chinese brand was also spotted on another certification website. It was the IMDA that listed the higher end variant with the model number 22021211G.

Although, this listing did not reveal any information or specifications related to the device. Although, a recent IMEI database revealed its storage configurations, which included a 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB variants. Notably, this model might launch in India as the Xiaomi 12X Pro or possibly as the Redmi K50 Pro+ as well. This would mean that it will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC and feature a 108 megapixel primary camera. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stick around for more updates.

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Last year, the POCO F3 was released as a rebranded Redmi K40. The Redmi K50 is expected to debut in March. Going by its predecessor, it may break cover as POCO F4 in international markets. However, as of now, there’s no proof for this claim. Amidst this, a reliable tipster has now shared the key specs of the mysterious POCO F4 before the brand could even announce the launch date.

Leaker Yogesh Brar has disclosed the primary specifications of the upcoming POCO F4 on Twitter. According to him, the device will be powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC as its forerunner POCO F3. The chipset will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The handset will sport a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will house a triple camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide unit, and a 5MP telemacro snapper. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, the phone will use a 32MP shooter.

On the software front, the POCO F4 will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12. It will get its juice from a 4,5000mAh battery, which will be able to charge at 67W.

Last but not least, the smartphone will arrive in 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB RAM versions coupled with either 128GB or 256GB storage.

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