Flipkart is providing massive discounts on smartphones as part of the Big Billion Days sale, which will commence on September 23rd. So, if you are looking to buy a POCO smartphone, we have listed some really impressive deals below.

POCO F4 5G

POCO F4 5G is the company’s latest flagship killer smartphone in the country, which provides good value for money. The smartphone usually retails at Rs 27,999 (~$351) for the  6GB RAM + 128GB variant. However, during the Big Billion Days sale, it will be available for as low as Rs 21,999 (~$276). Currently, it is unclear whether the 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB variants will also receive similar price cuts.

Spec-wise, the POCO F4 5G has a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 870 chip, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 67W charging. For optics, it has a 64-megapixel main, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, a 2-megapixel macro, and a 20-megapixel front camera. As for software, the device boots Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box.

POCO X4 Pro 5G

The POCO X4 Pro 5G is a well-rounded budget-range 5G device that offers a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 695 chipset, and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit.

It launched with a starting price of Rs 18,999 (~$252) in India, however, Flipkart will be offering the smartphone at a starting price of Rs. 15,499 (for the 6GB + 64GB model. Additionally, ICICI and AXIS bank users will be able to avail up to Rs. 1,500 discount on the purchase. The 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB will see similar price cuts, bringing their base prices down to Rs. 16,499 and Rs. 18,499. These models will also get the same bank offers as the base variant.

POCO M4 Pro 5G

The M4 Pro 5G from POCO is another affordable 5G smartphone that comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD panel and is powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset, along with a 5000mAh battery. As for optics, the device comes with a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 16-megapixel front camera.

The device debuted in India for Rs. 14,999 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant). However, it will be available for a Rs 3,500 discount, bringing its price down to Rs 11,499. This will likely include a base discount and a bank offer. However, the details are currently unknown. Other RAM and storage configurations are expected to receive similar price cuts.

POCO M4 5G

The POCO M4 5G will also be going on a discount during the Big Billion Days Sale. The device was launched in India at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB option, while the 6GB + 128GB model retails at Rs. 14,999. During the sale, the base model will cost Rs. 10,999 while the 6GB + 128GB model will cost Rs. 12,999. Additionally, Axis Bank and ICICI bank card users will get a discount of up to Rs. 1,500, bringing the prices further down to Rs. 9,499 and Rs. 11,499 for the 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB models, respectively.

For this price, customers will get a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a Mediatek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, a dual camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary unit, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an 8-megapixel front camera. The device has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging and it booth MIUI 13 for Poco based on Android 12 out of the box.

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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 has officially announced its POCO Days sale for the Indian market. The sale offers all the available budget smartphones from the brand at a discounted price. Additionally, there are also some bank offers available during the sale period. Let’s take a look.

The POCO Sale is already live and it will end on March 24. In the sale period, there will be four POCO smartphones – POCO C31, M3 Pro 5G, M4 Pro 5G, M4 Pro – available at special prices. The phones can be purchased from the Flipkart India website.

Starting with the entry-level POCO C31, the phone’s price is now discounted and is as low as Rs. 6,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. The phone’s effective price is Rs. 7,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. These prices include the normal discount as well as the bank offers. Notably, the phone usually sells for Rs. 8,499 on Flipkart.

Next up, is the POCO M3 Pro 5G, which was launched for Rs. 13,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is now priced for as low as Rs. 10,999. The higher variant’s price has also been lowered. Again, this is inclusive of SBI bank offers.

The Poco M4 Pro and M4 Pro 5G are now available for as low as Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 14,999, respectively. The discounted price is inclusive of normal discounts and HDFC bank card offers.

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Last week, POCO launched the POCO M4 Pro 5G smartphone in the Indian market. The device comes with a 90hz display and has Dimensity 810 chipset. Today, the smartphone has officially gone on sale in the country.

POCO M4 Pro 5G Price in India 

This is the first time the smartphone is available for sale in the country. It is priced starting at Rs. 14,999(~$201) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, Rs. 16,999(~$227) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, and lastly Rs. 18,999(~$254) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant in India.

It is available in three colors – Power Black, Cool Blue, and POCO Yellow.

POCO M4 Pro 5G Specifications 

The POCO M4 Pro 5G comes with a 6.5-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. The device has a 90Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch-sampling rate.

It sports a 16MP selfie camera and a dual-camera setup at the rear. The phone has a 50MP main lens and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 internal storage.

The device packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging support. It boots on Android 11 OS and has MIUi 12.5. The smartphone comes with an IR blaster and also retains the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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The POCO M4 Pro 5G was launched on 15th February as a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G, but comes with a tweaked design, software, and color options. And today, POCO has announced the device’s sale date and a single purchase offer.

With a press release, the company has revealed that the POCO M4 Pro 5G is all set to go on sale in India on Flipkart on 22nd February 2022. Day 1 customers can avail the device at a starting price of INR 13,999 with an additional discount of INR 1,000 through SBI debit/credit cards.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is powered by the 5G-ready MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor that’s assisted by up to 8GB of RAM with virtual expansion support. Its 90Hz 6.6” FHD+ display is paired with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has reasonably slim bezels all around and houses a 16MP selfie camera within a center-aligned punch-hole.

The rear dual-camera setup is made of 50MP primary and 8MP ultrawide snappers. The battery is sized 5000mAh, promising a 2-day battery life, and supports 33W MMT fast charging.

Last but not least, an IP53 rating is also present for protection against the elements.

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MIUI 13 was announced for India earlier this month as a minor update over MIUI 12.5, bringing along a number of under-the-hood improvements and some new wallpapers. While the event had revealed the first wave of Xiaomi and Redmi devices set to receive the update, POCO devices had been given a miss. POCO is, after all, an “independent” brand. But that has changed with yesterday’s POCO M4 Pro 5G launch event.

A few seconds of said launch were dedicated to MIUI 13 for POCO devices, with the official claiming that the update stays just as clean but becomes faster and more efficient than ever before. Along with this, the first batch of POCO phones set to receive MIUI 13 was also announced:

• POCO M4 Pro
• POCO M4 Pro 5G
• POCO X3 Pro
• POCO F3 GT

Exact dates weren’t revealed but it was stated that the aforementioned models will get the MIUI 13 in the coming weeks.

But these devices are only a part of a lengthier list that also includes a bunch of older devices. While POCO is yet to announce an official update timeline for all of the MIUI 13-eligible devices, Xiaomiui has curated an unofficial list which we have given below.

• POCO X2
• POCO X3 (India)
• POCO X3 NFC
• POCO M2
• POCO M2 Reloaded
• POCO M2 Pro
• POCO M3
• POCO M3 Pro 5G
• POCO M4
• POCO F2 Pro
• POCO F3
• POCO C3
• POCO C31

Not all of these devices will get MIUI 13 with Android 12, though. MIUI is sort of independent from Android, so a number of devices will also get MIUI 13 based on Android 11.

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After teasing for a few days, POCO has finally launched the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India today as scheduled. This smartphone was initially announced in November for multiple international markets. It is basically a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G (aka Redmi Note 11T 5G). The handset differs from the original by featuring a tweaked design and sporting different colors.

POCO M4 Pro 5G Specifications and Features

The phone is built around a 6.5-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a 90Hz refresh rate. The centered-punch hole panel supports up to 240Hz touch sampling rate and DCI-P3 color gamut.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimesnity 810 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It boots MIUI 12.5 for POCO operating system based on Android 11.

It houses a dual-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-unit. On the front, it has a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the handset offers support for dual SIM card slots, 5G (7 bands), dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C port.

It also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification, an x-axis linear vibration motor, a MicroSD card slot, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. There’s also a presence of useful sensors, such as an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and IR blaster.

The IP53-certified smartphone gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 33W fast charging. Last but not least, the POCO-branded phone measures 163.56 x 75.78 x 8.75mm in dimensions, weighs 195g, and arrives in three colors (Power Black, POCO Yellow, Cool Blue).

POCO M4 Pro 5G Price and Availability in India

The POCO M4 Pro 5G will retail at the following price tags in India.

• 4GB + 64GB – ₹14,999
• 6GB + 128GB – ₹16,999
• 8GB  + 128GB – ₹18,999

The device will be sold exclusively on Flipkart. Its first sale is scheduled for at 12 PM on February 22.

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The POCO M4 Pro 5G launched in multiple markets back in November 2021, and it is finally coming to India tomorrow (February 15). As the device is already available in other markets, we know quite a lot about its specs and what to expect from the upcoming launch.

Design & Display

The POCO M4 Pro has most of its features in common with the Redmi Note 11 which is known as the Redmi Note 11T in India. The device offers a similar design although with some minor tweaks. The back panel houses a rectangular-shaped camera module in the top left corner, however, the camera module has been extended to cover the entire width of the phone for a more stylized appearance. The extension features a large POCO branding.

The M4 Pro 5G’s top edge has a microphone, an IR blaster, and a speaker. Its bottom edge has another mic, a USB-C port, and a second speaker unit. As far as the front side is concerned, its display has a centrally placed punch-hole atop and is supported by a slightly thick chin at the bottom.

The device will likely measure 163.6 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm and weigh around 195 grams. The M4 Pro 5G is said to sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Cameras

For photography, the M4 Pro 5G will likely come with a 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 sensor coupled with an f/1.8 lens and with PDAF support. The second camera on the rear is said to be an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera housing a Sony IMX355 sensor behind the f/2.2 lens offering a 119-degree field of view.

For selfies, a 16-megapixel OmniVision OV16A1 sensor will be provided with an f/2.5 aperture lens.

Performance

Improving upon its predecessor, The M4 Pro 5G will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 octa-core SoC under the hood. The chipset offers the Mali-G57 GPU and is built on the relatively new 6nm process. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is tipped to be offered in three RAM variants in India — 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. It will have either 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage options.

The phone packs a large 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Like the global variant, the smartphone is expected to boot the MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. It will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and will also offer a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing and Availability

So far, there has been no word about the pricing of the POCO M4 Pro 5G, however, the handset is expected to be priced close to the Redmi Note 11T 5G which starts at around Rs. 17,000 for the 6GB + 64 GB model. The phone will be offered in colors like Power Black, Poco Yellow, and Cool Blue. The launch event is scheduled for 12 PM IST on February 15th, 2020, so stay tuned as we will be covering the release of the POCO M4 Pro 5G.

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You thought this past week was busy with smartphone launches? Think again. Because next week is going to be even busier. A total of 7 brands have confirmed to release phones next week. Of these, four companies will announce new products. Whereas, the remaining three will debut their already official handsets in one of the important markets – India.

Next week, we will witness the launch of 5 brand-new smartphones. Out of this, two of them will be the first high-end gaming smartphones of 2022. On the other hand, the remaining three will be important budget/mid-range smartphones. Let’s go through them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition

The most anticipated smartphone of next week is Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. It will be the brand’s first phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

The launch event for the handset is scheduled to kickstart from 6 PM CST on February 16. Interested readers can watch the live stream on Mi.com China, Weibo, and leading Chinese social as well as video streaming platforms.

The device is expected to arrive with features such as a 6,67-inch 120Hz OLED display, 64MP + 13MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, JBL-tuned dual stereo speakers, magnetic shoulder keys, x-axis linear vibrations motor, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4,700mAh battery, and 120W fast charging.

realme 9 Pro Series

The realme 9 Pro series is set to launch on February 16 in multiple markets, including India and Europe. The event live stream is planned to start from 1:30 PM IST. It can be watched on the brand’s official YouTube channel. The company may also stream the conference on its official Twitter and Facebook profile/page.

The lineup will include two devices, namely realme 9 Pro and realme 9 Pro+. They will feature the same color-changing rear design but will differ in terms of specs.

According to leaks and teasers, the Pro+ will offer all the bells and whistles like an OIS-enabled 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor with support for heart rate monitoring. While the Pro will come with a 6.59-inch 120Hz display (LCD) and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.

REDMAGIC 7 Series

The REDMAGIC 7 series will launch on February 17 in China. The event is scheduled to start at 3 PM CST. It will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese social as well as video streaming platforms.

The family is expected to include two models, such as REDMAGIC 7 and REDMAGIC 7 Pro. There could be a special variant with an under-display camera.

Leaks, certifications, and teasers have revealed features like a 6.8-inch FHD+ 165Hz OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, VC liquid cooling system, dual cooling fans, 64MP triple camera setup, Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, and 165W fast charging.

OnePlus Nord CE 2

OnePlus has confirmed to launch the OnePlus Nord CE 2 in multiple markets on February 17. The event will be live-streamed on the company’s official  YouTube channel from 7 PM IST. The brand may also stream the conference on its official social media handles.

As far as the device is concerned, it will be the successor of the OnePlus Nord CE from last year. It will be accompanied by the OnePlus TV Y1S series. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite may also debut alongside it.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is said to sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, in-screen fingerprint sensor, OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

POCO M4 Pro 5G

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is finally heading to India on February 15. The launch event will begin at 12 PM and can be streamed on the official YouTube channel of POCO India.

This handset went official in early November in multiple international markets. It is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G sold in China. The phone also goes by the name of Redmi Note 11T 5G in India.

Its specifications include a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) dual camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, Android 11-based MIUI 12.5, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

ASUS ROG Phone 5S Series

Six months post its initial release, the ASUS ROG Phone 5S series is set to launch in India on February 15. The family includes two devices, namely ROG Phone 5S and ROG Phone 5S Pro.

The duo will be similar to their predecessors ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5 Pro, except for the chip. They are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC instead of Snapdragon 888.

Their specs consist of a 6.78-inch FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) triple camera setup, 24MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2 x USB Type-C ports, in-screen fingerprint sensor, ultrasonic shoulder triggers, Android 11-based ROG UI, 6,000mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

Infinix ZERO 5G

Infinix ZERO 5G went official earlier this week in Nigeria. Up next, the brand’s first 5G smartphone is on the way to India. It will land in the country on February 14.

The handset has a design similar to the premium OPPO Find X 3 series. However, it is a  mid-range 5G smartphone.

It offers specifications like a 6.78-inch 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 48MP + 13MP  + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

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Poco will be unveiling the Poco M4 Pro 5G on February 15 in India. Ahead of its launch, MySmartPrice has shared the color options, variants, and specifications of the smartphone.

The Poco M4 Pro 5G is tipped to arrive in three RAM options — 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. It will have either 64GB or 128GB of storage options. As for the colors, the smartphone will debut in three color variants.

In the Global market, the handset comes in Power Black, Poco Yellow, and Cool Blue shades, so these are the colors we are expecting for the Indian markets too. Also, Poco recently confirmed on Twitter that the device will indeed come in these three colors in India.

Poco M4 Pro 5G Specifications 

Coming to the specs, the Poco M4 Pro 5G will be a successor to the Poco M3 Pro. The smartphone will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. It will support a 33W fast charging technology.

The model in the global market has a 6.6-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. It has Gorilla Glass 3 protection features a 90Hz refresh rate. It sports a 16MP selfie snapper and a dual-camera system at the rear. The rear setup goes by a 50MP main lens and an 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 119-degree field of view.

The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and boots on Android 11 OS out of the box. It has stereo speakers and features a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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After teasing for the past few days, POCO has now officially confirmed to debut the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The smartphone will be introduced in the country next week. It was announced for other markets in early November.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is set to launch in India on February 15. Although the brand has not disclosed the time, the live stream will most likely kickstart at 12 PM IST.

Since the device is already official in multiple regions, we know everything about it. For the uninitiated, it is a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G from China. The phone is also known as Redmi Note 11T 5G in India, which is on sale since December.

In a nutshell, the POCO M4 Pro 5G heading to India is nothing but the already available Redmi Note 11T 5G with a few tweaks on the rear panel. According to a tweet by the brand, the handset will be available in blue, yellow, and black color options in the country.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the smartphone comes 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 has been making rounds on the internet for a while now, with plenty of certifications and leaks concerning it popping up. However, it was only recently that POCO started dropping teasers officially to hype up the device ahead of its launch, with the latest one from today showing its rear.

Behold and be amazed. It’s time to Step Up coz 4 will soon be in your hands. #StayTuned#MadeofMad #POCOIndia pic.twitter.com/7rBA3Tfmyf

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) February 7, 2022

The teaser video is only a few seconds long and shows what is most likely the POCO M4 Pro 5G in a cyan color. The cyan appears to be sharing a gradient with white and the camera module looks quite similar to the Redmi Note 11T 5G, indicating that the POCO phone will be its rebrand.

That’s not to say that there will be no changes whatsoever in terms of design, though — POCO is known for extended camera modules of Redmi devices to span the entire width of the phone, and the M4 Pro 5G will likely be getting a similar treatment.

If indeed a Redmi Note 11T 5G rebrand, then the POCO M4 Pro 5G will sport a dual-camera setup at the rear, comprised of 50MP primary and 8MP ultrawide shooters. The processor will be MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 and the battery will be sized 5,000mAh with 33W charging support. For display, a 6.6″ IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate may be used.

The Redmi Note 11T 5G is also known as the Redmi Note 11 in China and retails for Rs 16,999. Similar pricing can thus be expected from the POCO M4 Pro 5G as well.

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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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Xiaomi is literally dominating the budget segment of the smartphone market this year. After temporarily becoming the world’s first smartphone brand (recently surpassed by Apple once again), the Chinese giant launched the POCO M4 Pro 5G in the global market with astonishing specifications offered at a very affordable price. But the POCO M4 Pro 5G made its debut just a few weeks ago: does it really offer the best price or you can find better street prices for a few older devices in the global market? This is a comparison between the POCO M4 Pro 5G and another amazing Xiaomi phone in the same price segment, but older and available with amazing street prices: the Redmi Note 9T 5G.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G

Design

Unfortunately, none of these devices shines for its design. They are built with cheap materials as they are entirely made of polycarbonate with the exception of the front glass which is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 on the Redmi Note 9T 5G and Gorilla Glass 3 on the POCO M4 Pro 5G. However, the build quality is great: besides the Gorilla Glass protection, these handsets come with a water-repellent design. The POCO M4 Pro 5G even features the IP53 certification guaranteeing dust resistance and splash resistance. The Redmi Note 9T 5G is a thicker phone, but it is more compact than POCO M4 Pro 5G because it has a slightly smaller display.

Display

The Redmi Note 9T 5G and the POCO M4 Pro 5G have two IPS displays that can be placed in the lower-midrange segment as they are not OLED panels but they are able to provide a decent image quality. They come with a Full HD+ resolution and a typical brightness of 450 nits. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is better because it offers a higher refresh rate of 90 Hz, while the Redmi Note 9T 5G has a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. Both the phones feature stereo speakers for a good audio experience and a fingerprint reader mounted at the side, on the power key. Note that POCO M4 Pro 5G has a slightly bigger panel with a diagonal of 6.6 inches (its internal rival has 6.53 inches).

Hardware/Software

The POCO M4 Pro 5G has superior hardware to the Redmi Note 9T 5G: it is powered by the new Mediatek Dimensity 810 processor running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz and paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. You can get the same memory configuration with the Redmi Note 9T 5G, but with a weaker Dimensity 800U processor. There is not a huge difference between these chipsets, that is the reason why the most important difference is the operating system installed out of the box. Redmi Note 9T 5G ships with Android 10 customized by MIUI 12 and it will most likely receive fewer updates from now on, while POCO M4 Pro 5G runs Android 11 out of the box, customized by MIUI 12.5.

Camera

The camera setup of the POCO M4 Pro 5G is way better than Redmi Note 9T 5G. First of all, it features a better main camera: a 50 MP sensor against the 48 MP one found on the Note 9T 5G. Further, while the Redmi Note 9T 5G has two useless 2 MP cameras for macros and depth calculations, the POCO M4 Pro 5G offers a useful 8 MP ultrawide lens, as well as a 16 MP selfie camera which is better than the 13 MP one found on its rival.

Battery

The battery capacity of these two phones is the same: 5000 mAh. But we are confident that POCO M4 Pro 5G can offer a longer battery life due to its chipset built with a 6 nm production process. Further, it has a faster charging technology thanks to 33W power.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G: Price

POCO M4 Pro 5G is priced at €229/$259 in its base variant, while you can find the Redmi Note 9T 5G with street prices of about €200/$226 in the European market. We recommend spending €30 more in order to get a phone with better cameras, a higher refresh rate, a superior chipset, faster charging, and Android 11 out of the box.

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Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G

PROS

• Better main camera
• Faster charging
• Superior chipset
• Android 11
• 90 Hz refresh rate

CONS

• Higher street prices

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G

PROS

• More affordable
• More configurations
• Wider availability

CONS

• Ships with Android 10

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It’s a known fact that POCO smartphones run MIUI like Xiaomi (formerly Mi) and Redmi-branded devices. Hence, POCO recruits MIUI testers for its handsets from time to time. The brand has now opened registrations for the recruitment of a fresh batch of testers.

According to an official announcement post on POCO Community, the brand is looking for testers interested in trying out MIUI Stable ROM. These users will be the first to use stable builds before they are rolled out to the general public.

They will be responsible for providing feedback on new software builds. They are expected to point out bugs and offer suggestions. They should be aware of the issues while using beta software and are recommended to have the ability to recover phones in case of any failure.

Most importantly, POCO is only accepting applicants who are at least 18 years of old. This means curious teenagers cannot enroll in the program.

POCO is currently recruiting MIUI Stable ROM testers for the following devices.

• POCO M4 Pro 5G

  • Global
  • EEA

• POCO X3 GT

  • Global
  • Indonesia
  • Turkey

• POCO X3 Pro

  • Global
  • EEA
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Rusia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO F3

  • Global
  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO M3

  • Global
  • EEA
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Rusia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO X3 / POCO X3 NFC

  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey

• POCO F2 Pro

  • Global
  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey

• POCO F3 GT

  • India

• POCO M3 Pro 5G

  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Russia

• POCO C3

  • India

• POCO M2

  • India

Interested users of the above-listed smartphones can register themselves for the MIUI Stable ROM testing program by following the instructions mentioned in this POCO Community post.

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Xiaomi just launched the POCO M4 Pro 5G in the global market: it is essentially a rebrand of the Redmi Note 11 (there is only a small difference in the design) and it carries an outstanding price tag. Thanks to a launch deal, the phone has been made available for just €199: an amazing price for a mid-ranger with 5G and great overall specifications. But there is another POCO device available since early this year that carries astonishing street prices, and it is a flagship killer: we are talking about the POCO X3 Pro. Does it make sense to go for the new POCO M4 Pro 5G or the POCO X3 Pro is actually a better deal? This comparison between their specifications will shed some light on this question.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro

Design

The advantage of the POCO M4 Pro 5G is the fact that it is a more compact phone, while the POCO X3 Pro is a very chunky device as it weighs 215 grams and it is 9.4 mm thick. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is not among the thinnest and most lightweight phones, but it is definitely easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. On the other hand, the POCO X3 Pro looks to have better build quality as its display sports the Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Both the phones have a plastic body, so do not expect premium materials. But they both come with some kind of water and dust resistance (the IP53 certification).

Display

The display of the POCO X3 Pro is not only wider if compared to the POCO M4 Pro 5G, but even superior in terms of image quality. Unfortunately, it is an IPS panel, so if you are looking for those bright colors you get with AMOLED displays, you will be left disappointed. But it comes with an amazing 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10 certification improving the image quality on streaming platforms. The POCO M4 Pro 5G comes with a Full HD+ IPS display as well, but its refresh rate goes up to 90 Hz and the phone lacks the HDR10 certification. Despite being very affordable, these two handsets sport a side-mounted fingerprint reader and stereo speakers.

Hardware/Software

The main advantage of the POCO X3 Pro is its amazing hardware department. Thanks to the Snapdragon 860 mobile platform which sits in the middle between Snapdragon 855+ and 865, it is able to provide flagship-class performance and that is the reason why it is a great device for gaming. The chip is paired with a RAM of up to 8 GB and a UFS 3.1 internal storage which furtherly enhances the overall performance. But there is one thing you need to know: the POCO X3 Pro lacks the 5G support. If you want a 5G phone, then you must accept the lower-end hardware department of the POCO M4 Pro 5G powered by the midrange-class MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. Both the phones run Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 to customize it.

Camera

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is equipped with a new upgraded main camera sporting a 50 MP resolution: this camera is actually better than the 48 MP sensor found on the POCO X3 Pro. The POCO X3 Pro instead provides a better front camera with a 20 MP resolution. The POCO M4 Pro 5G has just one secondary sensor on the rear: the 8 MP ultrawide camera, while the POCO X3 Pro adds a pair of 2 MP sensors, but we consider them useless and I believe it is better to get a device with a better main camera such as the POCO M4 Pro 5G.

Battery

The POCO X3 Pro is equipped with a slightly bigger battery sporting a capacity of 5160 mAh, but this does not mean that it provides a longer battery life in every scenario. Due to its higher refresh rate and the worse production process of its chipset, its battery life could be inferior with some usage patterns.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro: Price

POCO M4 Pro 5G starts from €199/$229, and you can currently find the POCO X3 Pro close to that price thanks to the best street prices. There is no definitive winner of this comparison: if you need 5G and a better camera, then POCO M4 Pro 5G is a smarter choice. But if you want a stronger processor and a better display, then go for the POCO X3 Pro (which would be my actual choice).

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Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G

PROS

• Better main camera
• 5G
• More affordable street prices
• 6 nm chipset
• More compact

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro

PROS

• Better display
• Stronger chipset
• Better memory configurations
• Bigger battery
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• No 5G

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Xiaomi‘s independent POCO brand today held an online launch event heralding the launch of the POCO M4 Pro 5G. The M4 Pro 5G comes as the brand’s last device that’ll launch this year and it really isn’t a disappointment. The device bears a striking resemblance with the recently unveiled Redmi Note 11 in terms of the design, though, but the specifications are somewhat different.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is a successor to the POCO M3 Pro 5G which was launched a few months back emerging as a top-selling model in several countries across Europe. The M4 Pro 5G improves on the performance of the M3 Pro 5G with the presence of a better MediaTek Dimensity 810 Octa-core processor built on a flagship-level 6nm process. The chipset also bundles a Mali-G57 GPU. The processor pairs with 4GB/6GB of RAM while there are 64GB and 128GB storage options onboard.

The M4 Pro 5G sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The display also comes with a DCI-P3 Wide color gamut bringing vibrancy to the color output. The display holds a punch-hole at the top which houses the selfie camera.

In terms of battery life, the POCO M4 Pro 5G retains the huge 5000mAh battery found onboard the M3 Pro 5G which offers up to 2 days of battery life. The device also comes with what POCO calls 33W Pro fast charging technology which uses MMT charging technology. This means it charges through two electric currents instead of one, thereby speeding up the charging while avoiding overheating. The battery can charge for zero to 100% in just 59 minutes.

When it comes to the aspect of photography, the M4 Pro 5G features a triple camera setup at the rear. The setup consists of a 50MP main camera and an ultra-wide lens. There is also a 16MP selfie sensor bigger than the 8MP sensor on the M3 Pro 5G. The phone also comes with dual speakers, an X-axis linear motor, and NFC.

The M4 Pro 5G runs on the latest MIUI 12.5 for POCO which is touted to bring about a 22% reduction in CPU usage and 15% less power consumption. 

Speaking of the pricing, the Poco M4 Pro 5G comes in Power Black, Cool Blue, and Poco Yellow color options and starts at €199 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version will retail for €219. The smartphone will be available via POCO’s website, AliExpress, Goboo and Shopee from November 11.

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UPDATE:

POCO M4 Pro is finally official. Read more about the device from our launch story here.

Design & Display

The POCO M4 Pro 5G quite obviously uses the same body as the freshly-launched Redmi Note 11. There are a couple of minor changes to show that it’s a unique model though. Its camera module has been seemingly extended to cover the entire width of the phone for a more stylized appearance. The extension features a large POCO branding. Enthusiasts will easily note that the back resembles last year’s POCO M3.

The M4 Pro 5G’s top edge has a microphone, an IR blaster, and a speaker. Its bottom edge has another mic, a USB-C port, and a second speaker unit. As far as the front side is concerned, its display has a centrally placed punch-hole atop and is supported by a slightly thick chin at the bottom.

The phone has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that delivers an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Cameras on the POCO M4 Pro 5G

The rear camera module on the POCO M4 Pro 5G looks like it houses more cameras than it actually does. There is a separate opening just for the AI logo alone that may look like another camera from a distance. In reality, the phone has a dual-camera setup – a 50MP primary shooter and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. The camera on the front has a 16-megapixel resolution.

Other Specifications

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset – a recent launch built using the 6nm process. The phone packs a large 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The storage will likely be UFS 2.2.

Apart from this, the device will likely be coming with the same feature list as the Redmi Note 11.

Software

MIUI 13 is yet to make its debut and Android 12 is still undergoing testing for eligible Xiaomi and Poco phones. Thus, it is most likely that the POCO M4 Pro will be coming with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5.

Variants, Price, & Release Date

The FCC listing for the POCO M4 Pro had revealed that it will be coming in three RAM and storage options, namely 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB. The color variants will include grey and yellow options.

There is no word on the pricing but it will likely cost similar to the Redmi Note 11 (~$187). A release date of November 9 has been announced officially.

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The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be debuting in the global markets on Nov. 9. Yesterday, a Vietnamese publication shared concept renders based on the actual M4 Pro handset. Now, Shadow Leak has shared the leaked render of the handset’s yellow variant to showcase its attractive rear design.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G features a large-sized module on its back panel, which features a 50-megapixel camera unit on the left and the POCO branding on the right. The left spine has a SIM card slot, but its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key.

The M4 Pro 5G’s top edge has a microphone, an IR blaster, and a speaker. Its bottom edge has a microphone, a USB-C port, and another speaker unit. As far as the front side is concerned, its display a centrally placed punch-hole and a slightly thick chin.

POCO M4 Pro 5G specifications (Rumored)

The POCO M4 Pro 5G has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that delivers FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel camera on the front. Its back panel has a dual-camera unit featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper.

The device runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11, and it is powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset. It may come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is expected to arrive as a rebranded version of China’s Redmi Note 11 5G. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the handset.

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The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be announced at 20:00 PM (GMT+8) on Nov. 9 through a global launch event. Reports have revealed that it will be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 5G that debuted in China. Ahead of the launch, Vietnamese publication ThePixel.vn (via) has shared some mages to give the first look at the POCO M4 Pro 5G.

POCO M4 Pro 5G design

As can be seen in the concept images based on the real deivce, the POCO M4 Pro 5G’s design is similar to China’s Note 11. At the front, it sports a punch-hole display, and it has a dual-camera system on the back. Like the POCO M3 Pro 5G, the camera unit is placed in a rectangle-shaped module, which features the large-sized POCO branding on the right.

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POCO M4 Pro 5G specifications

The POCO M4 Pro 5G has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 810 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The publication further revealed that it will be available in three variant such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

It has a 16-megapixel camera on the front. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, an LED flash, and an AI logo.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G has a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 33W fast charging. It is likely to come preinstalled with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11.

At present, there is no word on the pricing of the M4 Pro. The predecessor model was introduced with a price tag of 179 euros (~$207). Hence, it is likely that the M4 Pro may arrive with sub-200 euros (~$231) starting price.

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POCO is all set to announce the POCO M4 Pro 5G on Nov. 9 for the global markets. Ahead of the launch, the company has started teasing the key features of the phone. The brand has now confirmed its fast-charging capabilities.

POCO’s latest tweet reveals that the POCO M4 Pro 5G will carry support for 33W fast charging. A recent tweet had confirmed that it will be driven by a 6nm chipset.

Rumors surrounding the POCO M4 Pro 5G suggest that it could be a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 11 5G, which debuted in China recently. The Note 11 5G is powered by the Dimensity 810, which is a 6nm chip and it carries support for 33W fast charging. With few days remaining for the launch of POCO M4 Pro 5G, it is likely that the company will be confirming some of its other features in the coming days.

POCO M4 Pro 5G specifications (Rurmored)

Considering that the POCO M4 Pro 5G could be a rebranded Note 11 5G, it may arrive with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. It could be powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. The device may come with up to 256 GB of built-in storage.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G may sport a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) dual-camera system. The device could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint. In terms of design, it flaunts a different rear design as compared to the Note 11 5G.

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Yesterday, Redmi held a launch event in China to announce the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. It appears that these phones could be heading to India in a few weeks as they have been spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The model numbers of the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ for Chinese markets are 21091116AC, 21091116C, and 21091116UC, respectively. The Indian variants of these models have been spotted at the BIS authority.

Redmi New Smartphone (21091116AI) Listed on BIS Certification.

Device already Spotted on IMEI Database

This Device will Launch Globally Under POCO Brand. pic.twitter.com/h4J90vYYRW

— Ankit (@TechnoAnkit1) August 22, 2021

The 21091116AI is the Indian variant of the Note 11. It was spotted at BIS back in August. Its global edition with 2019111AG model number was spotted around the same time at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The EEC listing revealed that the Redmi Note 11 will be rebranded as a POCO phone. Probably, it could be the POCO M4 Pro 5G that is scheduled to launch on Nov. 9. To recollect, Redmi Note 10 5G was rebranded as POCO M3 Pro 5G in global and Indian markets. Hence, it is likely that the POCO M4 Pro 5G could be also heading to India.

Redmi Note 11 Pro (21091116I) & Redmi Note 11 Pro+ (21091116UI) Already Listed on BIS Certification. pic.twitter.com/7R1kQAmvB9

— Ankit (@TechnoAnkit1) October 29, 2021

The Indian variants of the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ have 21091116I and 21091116UI model numbers. These models have also appeared at BIS, which indicates that their Indian launch may not be far away. To recollect, the Note 11 Pro and Pro+ came with identical specs like a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 920 chip, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, 108-megapixel triple cameras, and a 16-megapixel front camera. The Note 11 Pro has a 5,160mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, whereas the Pro+ gets a 4,500mAh battery with 120W rapid charging.

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The upcoming POCO M4 Pro 5G smartphone has been leaked a few times online as the company gears up to launch it as a successor to the POCO M3 Pro 5G which was launched earlier this year in May.

Today, the company has confirmed that the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 5G smartphone will be officially launched on 9th November. It will be an online event taking place at 08:00 PM GMT +8 timezone (05:30 PM IST).

The POCO M4 Pro 5G smartphone is being teased by the company with a tagline “Power up your fun” but the company has not yet revealed anything else, such as specs or features related to the upcoming device. But we expect the company to tease some of the features as the launch date nears.

The phone was recently spotted on Geekbench with a model number “21091116AC” where “C” refers to the device being a Chinese variant. The listing revealed that the device is powered by the MT6833P which is likely to be the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. However, some reports indicate it to be Dimensity 700 processor. Further, the device will pack 8GB of RAM but we expect a couple of more memory variants.

In the software department, it has been confirmed that the phone will be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom user interface skin on top with POCO Launcher.

The device will come with 5G NR connectivity, along with support for GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5GHZ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GNSS, and FM. Previous reports have indicated that the smartphone will come with support for 33W fast charging technology.

If the company’s track record is any indication, then the phone is likely to be rebranded version of a Redmi smartphone. There are reports suggesting that the POCO M4 Pro 5G will be a rebranded version of Redmi Note 11 smartphone.

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POCO has been launching value-for-money smartphones and the company’s new M-series has become popular. The company is gearing up to launch the POCO M4 Pro 5G smartphone, which has surfaced online a few times.

Now, the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 5G has been spotted on benchmarking platform Geekbench, revealing some key details about the device, including its processor and memory capacity.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the phone carries the model number “21091116AC” where “C” refers to the device being a Chinese variant. This indicates that the phone’s launch in China could happen very soon.

It also reveals that the smartphone will come powered by the MT6833P which is likely to be the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. However, some reports indicate it to be Dimensity 700 processor. Further, the device will pack 8GB of RAM but we expect a couple of more memory variants. In the benchmark tests, the device has managed to score 603 and 1779 in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

As for the software department, it has been confirmed that the phone will be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom user interface skin on top with POCO Launcher.

The POCO M4 Pro 4G was recently spotted on FCC, which revealed that along with 5G NR connectivity, the phone will also have support for GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5GHZ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GNSS, and FM.

Previous reports have indicated that the smartphone will come with support for 33W fast charging technology. If the company’s track record is any indication, then the phone is likely to be rebranded version of a Redmi smartphone.

As of now, there’s no information about the phone’s full specifications, memory variants, pricing, and availability information. However, we expect POCO M4 Pro 5G to soon get launched in the Chinese market, followed by its launch in India and other regions.

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The Poco M4 Pro 5G has been doing rounds on the internet for a while now but it’s today that it perhaps has reached closer than ever to an actual release. The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now certified the device, hinting at an imminent launch and providing a tiny bit more about what to expect.

The Poco M4 Pro 5G, just like its name implies, comes with support for 5G NR connectivity along with every other connection protocol one can need including GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5GHZ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GNSS, and FM (via: Simranpal Singh). The FM has been specified as using the earphones as an antenna, thus confirming headphone jack support. This isn’t surprising though considering budget models are yet to give up on the standard.

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The support for 5G seems to be a concern here as only two 5G bands have been mentioned – N77 and N78. However, these two alone should guarantee 5G when it goes live considering India has earmarked 3300-3600 MHz bands for 5G. FYI, N77 and N78 bands operate within the 3200-4200 MHz frequency range.

Apart from connectivity, the FCC certification reveals the possible storage variants to expect with the device. These are two with the base variant featuring 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage while the more premium variant features a 6GB+128GB config.

Unfortunately, the FCC certification doesn’t provide a glimpse into what the phone would look like, which is thus still under wraps for now.

Already known specifications of the Poco M4 Pro include 33W fast charging support and a Mediatek chipset. The phone is also expected to simply be another rebrand, just like its predecessor Poco M3 Pro 5G. It is expected to launch by early November.

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A few days back, a new POCO-branded smartphone called POCO M4 Pro 5G popped up on multiple certification agencies. This device also has a Chinse variant, which suggests that it could be a rebranded Redmi handset. Today, we get to know the phone’s launch timeline.

Tech influencer Mukul Sharma has partnered with 91Mobiles to reveal the launch timeline of POCO M4 Pro 5G. According to him, the smartphone will debut by late October or early November.

Most importantly, the timeline disclosed by him is only meant for global markets. Hence, the Indian variant, if it even exists, will take some time to reach the country.

According to certifications, the ‘Global’ variant of POCO M4 Pro 5G bears the model number 21091116AG. Whereas, the original Chinese variant of this device with Redmi branding has model number 21091116AC.

As of now, we know that it will be a 5G-enabled handset with 33W fast charging support. MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek also claims that the phone will be powered by a MediaTek chipset.

Hopefully, the smartphone arrives with a better set of features than its predecessor POCO M3 Pro 5G. What are your expectations for the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 5G? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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POCO M series is one of the popular budget smartphone lineups. The POCO M3 Pro 5G is currently the latest model in the lineup. As per multiple certifications, this device will be soon getting a successor in the form of POCO M4 Pro 5G.

According to frequent MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek and Indian tipster Abhishek Yadav, a new POCO–branded handset called POCO M4 Pro 5G has been certified by agencies like EEC, 3C, and TENAA. The device is also listed in the IMEI database.

Going by these listings, the phone bears model numbers 21091116AG (Global) and 21091116AC (China). There could be other model numbers for different regions as well.

POCO brand is only present outside mainland China. Since this handset has a Chinese variant, it could be a rebranded Redmi smartphone.

At present, all we know is that it is a 5G-enabled phone with support for 33W charging via the above-listed certifications. That being said, we expect to learn more about it in the coming days.

The current-gen POCO M3 Pro 5G is a rebranded Redmi Note 10 5G with a different rear design. Perhaps, the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 5G could also be a rebadged Redmi Note series device.

Hopefully, the new handset brings upgrades over its predecessor. That’s because the POCO M2 Pro was sort of a better deal than its successor.

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