Barcelona, Gizmologi – POCO finally made its debut for the first time at the MWC 2022 event. The spin-off smartphone brand from Xiaomi released the POCO X4 Pro and POCO M4 Pro. In the midrange class, the POCO M4 Pro specification is equipped with features that are claimed to be “extreme” in its class.
MWC Barcelona 2022 become a meaningful achievement step for POCO as an independent brand. They are indeed trying to get rid of the stigma of a Xiaomi smartphone. Although it is undeniable that Xiaomi’s role is still very strong in POCO.
“This is an important milestone for our brand. At POCO, we strive to exceed customer expectations and provide an extreme experience at an extreme price,” said Kevin Qiu Head of POCO Global.
Well, at this prestigious technology exhibition, POCO for the first time introduced the innovative POCO M4 Pro smartphone with extreme performance. “For consumers looking for a superior and enjoyable entertainment experience at an unbeatable price, the POCO M4 Pro is a very competitive choice,” he added.
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Premium features for game lovers and streaming services
According to Andi Renreng, Head of Marketing for POCO Indonesia, POCO’s debut at MWC 2022 is part of reaffirming POCO’s independence as a brand that is bold, different and breaking through for young, reliable smartphone lovers.
At the MWC 2022 Barcelona, POCO M4 Pro claimed to have received a good reception thanks to the agility of the smartphone itself. POCO M4 Pro specifications bring premium features for game lovers and streaming services. “This series is also built with a high-performance camera, so it can meet the foremost needs for documenting the lifestyle and art of young people,” said Andi.
Specifications POCO M4 Pro is equipped with a 5,000 mAH battery that supports 33W fast charging which is suitable for young people with high mobility. Coupled with the Fast 90Hz FHD + AMOLED DotDisplay screen and 64MP Camera + 8MP Ultra Wide 2 MP Macro, the photos taken are wider, sharper, and more detailed for distant objects.
POCO M4 Pro powered by MediaTek Helio G96 processor which is designed for gaming in the midrange segment. This phone also supports Dynamic RAM technology, which means that the memory can be expanded using storage. In addition, the POCO M4 Pro is also equipped with Dual speakers and NFC.
Regarding the selling price, the POCO M4 Pro specifications come in two variants. First, the option with 6GB + 128GB memory for the price early bird starting from 199 euros or in the range of Rp. 3.1 million. The second variant, 8GB + 256GB memory with Early bird prices starting at 249 euros or in the range of Rp. 3.9 million. Indeed this is the price for the European market where POCO is expanding into that market.
For prices in Indonesia, there is no official information yet. It may not take long, because at the global launch, several Indonesian partners have already seen the launch of this product. Among them are Tokopedia, Blibli, Akulaku, Erafone, and JD.ID.
POCO M4 Pro Specifications
Processor |
MediaTek Helio G96 CPU: Octa-core CPU, up to 2.05GHzGPU: Mali-G57 MC2 |
memory |
6GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB LPDDR4X RAM + UFS2.2 Storage |
Dimension |
Height: 159.87mmWidth: 73.87mmThickness: 8.09mmWeight: 179.5g |
Display |
6.43″ FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay2400x1080 FHD+ 90HzTouch sampling rate |
Battery |
5000mAh (typ) battery33W Pro fast charging |
Rear Camera |
64MP main cameraf/1.81.4μm large pixel (4-in-1) |
Front camera |
16MP f/2.4F |
Sensor |
Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Gyroscope | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster |
Audio |
Dual speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification |
Connectivity |
Dual SIM, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual standby |
GPS |
L1GLONASS: G1 | Galileo: E1 | BeiDou: B1 |
OS |
MIUI 13 for POCO, based on Android 11 |
The Indonesian version of this article can be read in Gizmologi.ID