POCO announced its first phone since the brand went solo last week. The POCO X2 went on sale for the first time today and we expect the device to be a hot-selling one. For folks that are still not convinced about making the X2 their next smartphone, the camera samples that have been obtained from early reviews may just turn out to be the deal sealer.

The POCO X2 features a dual-LED flash assisted quad-camera system where the main camera is a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel main lens, teaming up with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a field-of-view of 120 degrees, a 2-megapixel dedicated lens for macro shots and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. The POCO X2 offers plenty of camera features such as raw camera capture, bokeh, 4K video shooting at 30fps, HD video shooting at 960fps, video blogging mode, ultrawide video recording.  The camera performs impressively both under low light and bright lighting conditions.

The selfie camera also performs well in capturing beautiful shots. As a reminder, the X2 is equipped with a 20MP+2MP dual camera setup at the front. The front cameras support AI portrait mode, screen flash and full HD video recording at 30fps.

We’ll still wait for more reviews, especially DXOMark’s to know where the POCO X2 stands in the ranking of premium midrange phone cameras. Find more camera samples shot by the POCO X2 from below.

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The countdown to the POCO X2 launch is left with just hours as the device is billed to be officially unveiled in India on February 4. The event is highly anticipated by fans, mostly because the X2 will be the first phone the brand will be releasing after it split from Xiaomi. The device is equally the first model after the record-breaking POCO F1.

The discovery that the POCO X2 is practically a rebranded Redmi K30 has done little to change the level of interest fans still show the upcoming event. The launch event will kick off at 12 pm local time (6.30 AM GMT) and is expected to be streamed live on POCO’s official social media channels.  The official social media channels of Poco are expected to host the live stream of the launch. Users can follow the launch event on POCO India’s account on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook to see the live stream of the Poco X2 launch. Also, find the YouTube channel embedded in this post so you won’t have to search for it.

If Poco X2 turns out to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K30 4G, the phone will have the same specifications as the latter. We can expect the Poco X2 to be powered by the Snapdragon 730G processor paired with up to 8Gb of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The device could sport a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate.

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The Poco X2 could run MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box and since it is a Poco phone, we can expect the Poco launcher to power the user interface. The Poco X2 could also sport a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. The phone could also sport a 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP quad-rear camera setup and a 20MP+2MP dual front-facing cameras placed in a punch-hole display.

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Poco is back and it has split up with Xiaomi to operate independently in the Indian market. The brand is all set to release its first phone in over 1.5 years tomorrow, called the Poco X2. The X2 isn’t exactly the successor to the incredibly popular Poco F1 flagship that was announced in 2018. The Poco ‘X’ series will be placed below the ‘F’ series in India, aimed at the mid-range segment. Since we are all excited for the device launching tomorrow, let’s take a quick look at what we know about the Poco X2.

Poco X2 is going to be a rebranded Redmi K30 4G

If you think the Poco X2 is going to be anything more than a rebadged Redmi K30 4G, then you are in for disappointment. From all the teasers and the rumors we’ve heard so far, the X2 is basically a rebranded Redmi K30 4G model. If you are still not convinced after seeing the teasers, know that the Redmi K30 was certified on India’s BIS under the Poco branding.

The K30 was first announced in December 2019 in China. While the K30 is no flagship, it’s still an impressive smartphone. So even if Poco’s first smartphone doesn’t directly succeed the flagship Poco F1, it will still be an incredibly value for money device.

And since the Poco X2 will be a rebadged Redmi K30 4G, we know almost everything about the device.

Poco X2 Design & Specification

Poco has confirmed a couple of features on the X2. First, the phone will feature a 120Hz high refresh rate. Traditionally, high refresh rates are reserved for smartphones that are placed in the upper mid-range segment, so it’s a pleasant surprise to see a mid-ranger get this particular feature.

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Another feature confirmed by the teaser is the Sony IMX 686 sensor. This new 64MP sensor from Sony is expected to provide slightly higher resolution photos than the 48MP IMX 586 sensor found on a number of mid-rangers last year. In fact, the IMX686 could potentially be used in the upcoming Huawei P40 Pro camera flagship too!

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The side fingerprint sensor was also confirmed by a recent teaser video. The image showed off the sides of the violet / purple colored Poco X2. If you recall, the Redmi K30 4G also had a violet colored variant. And the fingerprint sensor on the device is also placed on the side.

Poco X2’s fast charging speed was also confirmed in one of the teaser. The brand revealed that the phone can charge quickly from 0% to 40% in just 25 minutes. We can expect a large 4500mAh battery on board, the same capacity battery found on the Redmi K30. And in case you are wondering, yes, the K30 supported 27W fast charging too. Which means the Poco X2 should charge to 100% in just around 68 minutes.

The company has also confirmed liquid cooling on the X2, for extended gaming sessions. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the K30 features a 5mm copper tube liquid cooling that can bring the the temperature of the phone down by up to 7 degrees. The headphone jack is also confirmed at the bottom of the device.

Here are the expected Poco X2 Specs (based on Redmi K30 4G)

• 208 grams weight and 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8mm dimensions
• 6.67-inch IPS LCD 2400 x 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• 120Hz screen refresh rate
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with Adreno 618
• 6GB/ 8GB RAM with 64GB /128GB ROM UFS 2.1
• Quad cameras: 64MP f/1.9 primary camera with 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor, 2MP f/2.4 dedicated macro lens, and a 2MP f/2.4 dedicated depth sensor
• Dual Selfie cameras: 20MP wide-angle shooter with a 2MP depth sensor
• 4500mAh battery with 27W fast charging
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Android 10 based MIUI 11
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• NFC, BL 5.0, Wi-Fi ac

Will there be any difference between the Poco X2 and the Chinese Redmi K30 4G?

This is the real question that’ll be answered tomorrow. As of now, all teasers show that the Poco X2 is identical to the Redmi K30 4G model.

Poco X2 Pricing & Availability (Expected)

We have no official word on pricing or availability of the Poco X2. Rumors are putting the starting price somewhere between Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 18,999. The Chinese Redmi K30 4G variant starts at 1599 yuan for its 6GB + 64GB model. This comes to around Rs. 16,000 in India. So, it’s possible that the Poco X2 launches around this price tag in India.

Honestly, I think the Poco X2 could launch at Rs. 16,999 to directly take on the Realme X2 that features similar specs including the exact same Snapdragon 730G chipset. The Realme X2 starts at Rs. 16999 for its 4GB RAM model. So, Poco’s X2 could undercut the Realme mid-ranger if it offers its 6GB RAM variant at this price.

As for availability, we can expect the phone to go on sale a week or two after the launch event tomorrow. However, we’ll have to see if the recent coronavirus outbreak has any effect on its supply.

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The independent Poco brand is expected to take the wraps off its first smartphone – POCO X2 – in an event scheduled to hold on February 4 in India. Ahead of the launch, the tech space has been buzzing with several official teasers, rumours and leaks of the X2. One of those is the rumour that the X2 will be a rebranded Redmi K30. That may just be true you know. The Poco X2 real-life image has leaked online ahead of its launch. The leaked image also comes along with the retail pricing of the device and some of its key specs.

The leaked poster gives us a clear view of the display and back panel of the X2. The design is practically the same as the Redmi K30 ith a dual punch-hole selfie shooter nested at the top right corner of the display. The rear is also similar to the Redmi K30. The only difference is the Poco logo stamped at the lower end of the back panel at the same location of the Redmi logo on the K30.

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As for the specs and pricing, the poster shows the Poco X2 will come with a 6.67-inch 120Hz ‘RealityFlow Display’. It also packs a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 camera in a quad-camera arrangement. The device is also expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 730G chipset with a 4500mAh battery keeping the lights on.

The tip-off equally shows the X2 will sell for Rs 18,999 ($266) for the 6GB RAM/64GB storage version. Quite surprisingly, the leaked price tag is higher than the price of the Redmi K30 6GB/64GB variant in China which had a 1,599-yuan ($230) price tag. This may as well be a fake leak. The Poco F1 became popular for its cheap pricing and flagship specs.

If it turns out to be true, there you have it. The X2 is most likely hitting us with a Redmi K30 design and as our Editor-in-Chief Joe says, he’ll be disappointed if that eventually happens. I’ve been wondering how Joe is going to display his disappointment. Maybe we’ll compel him to do a video on that.

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