The POCO M4 Pro is a well-rounded smartphone in the budget mid-range as it offers many attractive features like a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a respectable MediaTek Helio G96 chipset with 4G connectivity and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

Its cameras are also quite capable hardware-wise, as the phone sports a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64b40 primary sensor, paired with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 front camera. However, many users feel that the device is lacking on the camera software front.

To solve this issue, we have found the best GCam Apk for the POCO M4 Pro.

Budget-range devices don’t usually get the software polish and optimization for their camera apps from the manufacturers. This is where Android-based operating systems truly shine, as the developer community picks up the slack and offers more optimized solutions.

GCam has many advantages over the stock camera, such as HDR+ and HDR+ Enhanced capabilities to provide more details and high-quality images. Other features include Astrophotography, Night Sight, Panorama, Motion Photos, Lens Blur, etc. Additionally, users can load several configuration files to maximize the functionality of the GCam APK and tune the camera according to their tastes and needs.

Download GCam for POCO M4 Pro

You can download the GCam v8.1.101 from BSG, as it is the most stable GCam port for the POCO M4 Pro. Many users have tested this version of the GCam and confirmed that it produces better images than the stock app in both well-lit-up and low-light environments.

Download GCam for POCO M4 Pro from here

Make sure that you are downloading the MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix_MGC.apk, which is the second link on the list.

Additionally, users can customize their GCam image output by using various config (XML) files that provide specific tuning to the app. Some popular config files for GCam v8.1.101 are:-

• Leica for BSG
• Leica for BSG (ultra-wide)
• Simple DSLR
• True to life

Download the GCam Config Files from here

Download LMC for POCO M4 Pro

There is another GCam port called LMC which specializes in human shots and comes with a whole host of additional features like a Leica preset, Pro mode, and more.

Download LMC from here

Make sure that you are downloading the LMC8.4_R13_Fix2.apk, which is the first link on the list. For the best human shots, you will need to load this config file.

Steps to Install GCam & LMC on POCO M4 Pro

It is quite easy to install an external APK on POCO M4 Pro. 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 the 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.

Steps to Load Config Files in GCam

1. Navigate to the internal storage of your device and create a folder called GCam.
2. Make sure that this folder is on the same level as DCIM, Downloads folders.
3. Create a folder inside the GCam folder called Configs8.
4. Move the downloaded XML files into the Configs8 folder.
5. Open the GCam App and double-tap the area around the shutter button.
6. Select the config file and tap on “restore”.
7. If you are using an operating system based on Android 12 and above, you will need to allow GCam to Access All Files. (App permissions->Files and media-> Allow management of all files).

Steps to Load Config Files in LMC

1. Open the LMC App and double-tap the area around the shutter button.
2. Select the config file and tap on “restore”.
3. If you are using an operating system based on Android 12 and above, you will need to allow GCam to Access All Files. (App permissions ->Files and media -> Allow management of all files).

Disclaimer: GCam viewfinder lag is a known issue that occurs on MediaTek processors. Since the POCO M4 Pro houses the MediaTek Helio G96 processor, this lag could happen on your device.

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After launching the POCO M4 Pro and POCO X4 Pro 5G in the European markets, the phones have now arrived in Brazil. The smartphones bring punch-hole displays and up to 108MP cameras.

The POCO X4 Pro 5G costs R$ 4,300 for the lone 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The POCO M4 Pro 4G starts at R$ 2,900 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and R$3,300 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is priced at R$ 3,300 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

The phones  POCO Yellow, Laser Black, and Laser Blue colors. All three devices can be purchased from the POCO official website and other authorized stores in the country.

Starting with the more powerful POCO X4 Pro 5G, the device has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. It is a punch-hole screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple-rear camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. It boots on MIUI based on Android OS.

The POCO M4 Pro 4G has a punch-hole panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is an AMOLED screen with Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple-rear camera system and a 16MP selfie lens. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC and has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It boots on MIUI 13 (Android OS).

Lastly, the POCO M4 Pro 5G has a punch-hole LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. It sports a 50MP + 8MP dual-rear camera system and a 16Mp selfie shooter. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired and houses a 5,000mAh battery. The battery supports 33W fast charging support. The phone has NFC and boots on MIUI 13 based on Android OS.

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POCO M4 Pro 4G was announced on Feb. 28 in India. As confirmed on the launch date, the M4 Pro will be available for purchase for the first time today (March 7). Here is all the information on the pricing and offers for those who are looking forward to purchasing the POCO M4 Pro.

POCO M4 Pro price, offers

Starting today at 12 pm (local time), the POCO M4 Pro will be available for purchase through the Flipkart retailer site. The handset will be available in three variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The prices for these variants are Rs 14,999 ($195), Rs 16,499 ($214), and Rs 17,999 ($234).

HDFC Bank credit card owners can get an instant discount of Rs 1,000 (~$13) on purchasing the POCO M4 Pro. Those who have the Flipkart Axis credit card can benefit from 5% unlimited cashback. The handset comes in colors like POCO Yellow, Cool Blue, and Power Black.

POCO M4 Pro 4G specifications

The POCO M4 Pro 4G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The MediaTek Helio G96 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It come with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. For additional storage, it has a shared SIM slot for adding a microSD card.

The handset has a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies and video calls. The rear shell of the smartphone features a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It also features MIUI 13 based on the Android 12 OS, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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POCO has scheduled to launch the POCO M4 Pro 4G on February 28 in India and Europe. Before its debuts, the Indian Twitter handle of the company has started teasing the phone’s highlights. Last time, we learned some key details about the display and features, and now, the company has revealed the phone’s design and colors.

POCO revealed the design of the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 4G and the device looks to have a similar camera island as the 5G model. However, the camera module is a bit tweaked. It has the main sensors at the top and two other sensors at the bottom. It also has an LED flash beside the lenses. If we zoom in, we get to learn that it has the rumored 64MP primary lens. And if we go by the leaks, the other two sensors will be an 8MP lens and a 2MP unit.

Apart from the rear camera design, it also has a plan back with a Paperlike back texture. It seems to have a matte finish with less reflective color shades. Speaking of the colors, the company revealed that the device will arrive in three colors namely, POCO Yellow, Cool Blue, and Power Black.

Moving to the front, the phone has a punch-hole display, which will be a SuperAMOLED panel with 1000 nits of peak brightness. It will have a 6.43-inch FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The display will also have a DCI-P3 color gamut and a contrast ratio of 4500000:1.

Apart from this, the smartphone will be lighter weighing only 179.5 grams, and have an IP53 rating. It will have Widevine L1 support for streaming Ful-HD content and will boot on POCO launcher 2.0 based on Android OS. It will be powered by MediaTek Helio G96 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage. It will house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging technology.

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After launching the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India, the company is now set to bring the POCO M4 Pro 4G in India as well as in the global markets on February 28. Now, ahead of its release, the company has started teasing the phone’s key highlights.

The teasers reveal that the smartphone has a Super AMOLED panel. It will be a punch-hole screen with a peak brightness of 1000 nits. If we go by the leaks, this display will be a Full-HD+ panel sporting a 90Hz refresh rate. It will have a DCI-P3 wide color gamut.

Apart from the screen, the phone’s other highlight will be the dual speakers. The device will feature a dual stereo speaker setup. It will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging. Just like other POCO phones, it also seems to have IR blaster support well.

Furthermore, POCO reveals that the smartphone will boot on the POCO launcher 2.0. It will have support for Dark Mode and won’t have any ads. The company also confirmed that the device supports L1 Widevine for Full-HD content streaming.

Other than this, the specs of the device are already known, thanks to the leaks. The POCO M4 Pro 4G is touted to be a tweaked version of the Redmi Note 11S. That being said, it will come with the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. It will be paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage.

The optics on the phone will differ over the Note 11S. It will have a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup. Upfront, it will have a 16MP selfie snapper. It is expected to come with a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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Earlier this week, POCO confirmed the global launch date for POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro. Just a few days later, the Indian division of the brand has now revealed when the latter smartphone will be heading to the country.

According to a tweet by the official Twitter handle of POCO India, the POCO M4 Pro will launch in the region on February 28 at 7 PM IST. For those unaware, the global event is also scheduled to take place on the same day, however, it will begin earlier at 8 PM GMT+8 (5:30 PM IST).

Per multiple reports, the upcoming POCO M4 Pro will be a tweaked version of the Redmi Note 11S. It is expected to feature a different rear design and a 64MP triple camera system instead of a 108MP quad-camera setup.

Talking about specs, the handset is said to arrive with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with up to a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

It will house a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. There will be a 16MP shooter on the front for selfies and video calls.

But unfortunately, it will boot the outdated Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 operations system. Anyway, it will be backed by a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

The only things that are left to learn now are the phone’s design and its price. Perhaps, they may also leak ahead of the official launch on February 28.

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After launching the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India on February 22, POCO is all set to launch its 4G variant this month. POCO devices are most often rebrands of already-launched Redmi devices and the M4 Pro 4G is no exception. The phone appears to be based on the same chassis as the Indian Redmi Note 11S but has a less pixel-dense camera.

While a Google Play Console listing had revealed a few of the key specifications of the device a couple of days back already, tipster Yogesh Brar has now leaked a few more details.

First things first, the POCO M4 Pro 4G comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. The POCO M4 Pro 5G came with an LCD panel so it’s actually an improvement this time.

Under the hood, you get the 12nm MediaTek Helio G96 CPU that will be paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The chipset is supported by 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of UFS2.2 storage

For photography, you get a triple camera setup at the back, comprised of a 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro. The front camera will be housed within a center-aligned hole punch and will have a 16MP resolution. No info yet on the sensors though.

The POCO M4 Pro 4G will be booting into MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box, both of which aren’t the latest anymore.

The device’s battery will be sized 5,000mAh and will support 33W fast charging.

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After launching the POCO M4 Pro 5G, POCO is all set to launch the 4G model of the device this month. Today, the POCO M4 Pro 4G has appeared on the Google Play Console site revealing key specs.

According to the Google Play Console listing, the POCO M4 Pro 4G with codename “fleur” has a Full-HD+ display. It has an exact resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The screen is expected to be a punch-hole panel, just like the 5G model.

The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6781V chipset which is believed to be the Helio G96 chipset. It has 6GB of RAM and runs on Android 11 OS. We expect the device to have more variants and come with either MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 13 on the top.

Previously, the POCO M4 Pro 4G made it to the Geekbench certification with model number 2201117SI(another variant with “miel” codename). It confirmed that the device has an Helio G96 chipset. The phone scored 526 single-core points and 1832 multi-core points.

Rumors have it that the upcoming M4 Pro 4G will be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11S. The only difference could be in the rear camera island. Having said that, the phone may sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The Note 11S has a 108MP primary camera, so we can expect the same sensor on the Pro. The smartphone may have a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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A few days back, POCO took wraps off the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The smartphone comes with a 90Hz display and has MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 chipset. Now, the company is expected to launch the POCO M4 Pro 4G in different markets. Today, the smartphone has appeared on the Geekbench listing giving away some key details.

The POCO M4 Pro 4G has model number 2201117SI and it has scored 526 points in the single-core department and 1832 points in the multi-core department. The device has a chipset codenamed “miel”. It is believed to be the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset.

The smartphone boots on Android 11 OS and has 6GB of RAM. We expect the handset to run on either the MIUI 12.5 or the MIUI 13 skin.

Previously, another model of the M4 Pro 4G made it to the same listing. It carries model number 2201117PG and has a little variance in the scores. Although nothing is confirmed, we speculate that the difference in model numbers could be because there will be different variants for different markets.

Also, as per a previous leak, the Poco M4 Pro 4G could be a rebranded model of the Redmi Note 11S. It is worth noting that model number 2201117SI originally pertains to the Redmi Note 11S. So, we might end up seeing the Note 11S’ design on the M4 Pro 4G.

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POCO is has announced that its POCO M4 Pro 5G will launch in India on February 15. Now, just a week before its launch, the 4G variant of the POCO M4 Pro has been spotted on Geekbench. So let’s take a look at what the POCO M4 Pro 4G has in store.

The 4G variant of the POCO M4 Pro is revealed to carry the model number 2201117PG. The handset scored 517 points in the single-core test of Geekbench 5 and managed a score of 1852 points in the multi-core round.

The Geekbench listing revealed that the smartphone houses an octa-core processor arranged in a  2 + 6 core configuration. The two performance cores are clocked at 2.05GHz while the remaining 6 cores have a 2.00Ghz clock speed. The code name ARM MT6781 leads us to believe that it is a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC which is based on a 12nm node and has the Mali G57 GPU onboard.

Other than that, the listing reveals that the POCO M4 Pro 4G will come with 6GB RAM and will boot Android 11 out of the box.

To get a better idea of what to expect from the POCO M4 Pro 4G, we can take a look at its 5G sibling which has already been released in some markets and is slated to launch in India on February 15th.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) dual camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

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The POCO M4 Pro 5G is the brand’s latest smartphone. The device went official in early November 2021. The handset is originally called Redmi Note 11 5G in China. It also goes by the name of Redmi Note 11T 5G in India. Now, months later, the phone seems to launch in India very soon.

POCO is teasing the launch of a new smartphone in India. At the same time, 91Mobiles has shared a teaser poster showcasing the device.

According to the image, the phone appears to be none other than POCO M4 Pro 5G. However, the publication mentioned that we cannot rule out the possibility of the newly rumored POCO M4 Pro 4G.

According to reports, the 4G variant of POCO M4 Pro will be a rebranded Redmi Note 11S. The latter’s camera module is different than that of the handset shown in the poster attached above.

Hence, we believe the next POCO-branded smartphone launching in India is most likely POCO M4 Pro 5G. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of POCO M4 Pro 4G releasing together.

Anyway, whatever handset or handsets the brand brings to the market, they will be on sale alongside the original versions in India. The Redmi Note 11T 5G has already been released in the country, while the Redmi Note 11S will go official next week.

Which phone do you think POCO will debut in India? Do you think we will only witness the release of only the 5G version of POCO M4 Por or both 5G as well as 4G? Do let us know in the comment section.

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Back in November 2021, POCO released the POCO M4 Pro 5G. This device is nothing but a rebadged Chinese Redmi Note 11 5G, which is also known as Redmi Note 11T 5G in India. A few days back, the 4G variant of POCO M4 Pro emerged on a certification website. Now, we finally know which handset it may be based on.

According to findings by Xiaomiui, the POCO M4 Pro 4G is codenamed Fleur with model number 2201117PG. The device is listed with the same details in the MIUI code.

Bizarrely, the newly announced Redmi Note 11S also has the same codename and near-identical model numbers.

This clearly suggests that the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 4G could be a rebranded Redmi Note 11S. Anyway, we aren’t surprised as POCO phones have always been rebranded or tweaked versions of Redmi smartphones, except for the original POCO F1 (aka POCOPHONE F1).

POCO-branded products are usually cheaper than their Redmi counterparts. Hence, the forthcoming handset will be likely cheaper than the phone it is based on.

As far as availability is concerned, the POCO M4 Pro 4G appears to have only one single model number, which belongs to the ‘Global’ variant. Therefore, for now, we can say that the smartphone could be limited to a select few markets, especially those in Southeast Asia as it has bagged NBTC (Thailand) certification.

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