Last week, Poco F4 5G phone officially debuted in India as the latest model under the Poco F Series. The latest Poco smartphone has a triple rear camera setup and a 120Hz AMOLED display. Furthermore, the Poco F4 5G is powered by one of the most balanced flagship-grade chipsets, Snapdragon 870. The Snapdragon 870 SoC mainly powers mid-range smartphones and offers excellent performance without any issues.
Regarding other highlighting features, the Poco F4 5G carries support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. The Poco F4 5G is China’s rebranded version of the Redmi K40S. The latest smartphone will compete against iQOO Neo 6, OnePlus Nord CE 2, Realme GT 2, and others with a similar list of specifications. The newly launched Poco F4 5G will succeed the aging Poco F3 GT, which comes with MediaTek SoC. This Poco handset starts at under Rs 30000 in Indian markets.
Poco F4 5G price in India
Poco F4 5G in India starts at Rs 27999 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone also has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with a price tag of Rs 29999. The top-end Poco F4 5G variant packs 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and this variant comes with a price tag of Rs 33999.
Poco India is offering this Poco F4 5G in two colour options, including Nebula Green and Night Black colour. Regarding its availability, the Poco F4 5G will be available for sale on Flipkart. During the launch event, the Chinese smartphone brand also announced some launch offers for the smartphone. Also Read – Poco F3, Poco F3 Pro, Poco X3 Pro global launch event
Under these introductory offers, the Poco F4 5G is available with an introductory discount of Rs 1000. The SBI cardholders can also avail of an additional discount of Rs 3000. Poco India has also promised to offer the Poco F 4 5G with two years of warranty instead of the traditional one-year promise.
Redmi K40S in China
As mentioned above, the Poco F4 5G is already available in China. In China, the smartphone launched with a different name under a separate sub-brand. The Poco F4 5G is a rebadged version of the Redmi K40S. In China, this Poco F series 5G phone is available under Redmi branding with Redmi K40S. The Redmi K40S price in China starts at CNY 1799, roughly Rs 21000 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.
Poco F4 5G Specs
The all-new Poco F4 5G is a dual-SIM smartphone running on Android 12 with MIUI 13 for Poco on top. It sports a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ E4 AMOLED display. This display offers a screen resolution of 1080*2400 pixels. Also Read – A New Poco F series smartphone in India to launch soon
Furthermore, it offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. Additionally, this display also includes the DCI-P3 colour gamut. It also offers HDR 10+ support on Amazon Prime Video and Dolby Vision support for Netflix. A Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection protects the display on this Poco 5G smartphone.
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Hardware
Under the hood, the Poco F4 5G is powered by the highly efficient mid-range segment, almost flagship Snapdragon 870 SoC. This chipset comes in pair with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The latest Poco F series 5G phone carries up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. On the downside, the internal storage does not support storage expansion through the microSD card. Furthermore, the device also gets Liquid Cool 2.0 support. Also Read – Poco X3 MIUI 12.5 Update
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Camera
The Poco smartphone has a triple rear camera headlined by a 64MP primary sensor. This 64MP primary sensor comes with an f/1.8 aperture lens. Furthermore, this primary sensor also comes with optical image stabilization (OIS) support. The secondary camera is an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, and the third camera is a 2MP macro sensor.
For selfies and video calling, the Poco F4 5G comes with a 20MP selfie shooter with an f/2.4 lens. Furthermore, the camera on the smartphone comes with camera features like Night Mode, AI Skyscraping 4.0, and AI Erase 2.0. Also Read – Poco C3 MIUI 12.5 update
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Connectivity
Regarding connectivity options, the Poco F4 5G includes all the necessary connectivity options and onboard sensors. The connectivity option includes support for 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS/ NavIC, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. This dual SIM smartphone supports 10 5G bands. It also features IP53 water and dust resistance rating.
Similarly, the Poco phone includes an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor for onboard sensors. For device security, the smartphone also gets a side-mounted fingerprint scanner which works flawlessly. Also Read – Poco F1 MIUI 12.5 Update
For audio, the Poco F 4 5G comes with a stereo speaker, and these speakers are equipped with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio support. Furthermore, there are two microphones for noise cancellation. Also Read – MIUI 12.5 Update list in India
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Battery
Regarding battery backup, Poco F4 5G includes a 4500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. Luckily, the Chinese smartphone brand offers this 67W compatible charger within the retail box packaging. Also Read – Poco M2 Reloaded MIUI 12.5 Update
Meanwhile, Poco claims this charger can charge the smartphone from 0 to 100 percent in just 38 minutes. Besides, the phone measures 163.2×75.95×7.7mm and weighs 195 grams. Now, let’s take a detailed look at the all-new Poco F 4 5G.
Poco F4 5G: First Impressions
The all-new Poco F4 5G is the next-generation Poco F Series smartphone. It is not only the direct successor to the gaming-centric Poco F3 GT, which was launched last year. But it also offers more premium-grade features in the mid-range space.
As we all know, the Poco F series is always known to deliver flagship-grade performance at an affordable price. Considering its price, this Poco F 4 5G targets the balance between powerful specifications and a premium-level design. Also Read – Poco M3 MIUI 12.5 Update
Poco F4 5G: Unboxing
Like any other Poco phone, the Poco F series phone also comes inside a Yellow-Black-themed box packaging. On the top of the retail box, we can see the smartphone’s name, Poco F4 5G. On the back side of the retail box, we can see some vital highlighting features and specifications of the mid-range Poco F Series smartphone. The back side also features the price and the manufacturing details.
We get a yellow-themed compartment when opening the Poco F4 5G retail box. This compartment packs the all-important SIM Tray ejector pin, some documentation, and paperwork. Additionally, the compartment also fills a 3.5mm Type C adaptor. This confirms there is no place for a 3.5mm headphone jack on the smartphone. Also Read – Poco F3 GT Lite launch date in India, expected price in India
The Poco F4 5G retail box also packs a good-quality clear case. The TPU case comes with a boxy design which is familiar with flat side design. Furthermore, the box packaging also includes the 67W fast charger and a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable for charging and data transfer. Finally, we get the Poco F series 5G handset within the box packaging. Now, let’s talk about the design of the smartphone.
Poco F4: Design
In our first experience, the Poco F4 5G is an excellent-looking smartphone. Meanwhile, we got the Nebula Green finish handset. The matte texture on the rear side with a plastic frame and glass back panel offers a premium feel over the handset. Furthermore, the Poco F series 5G phone also comes with rounded edges. Thus, making it exceptionally comfortable to hold in hand for a more extended period.
Talking about the physical design, the standard set of ports and buttons are in familiar places on the Poco F4. There is no place for the headphone jack. But we still get the evergreen infrared emitter. As for the downsides of this Poco 5G phone, there is no in-display fingerprint scanner, although the phone uses an AMOLED display. The fingerprint scanner is also placed inside the power button on the right side.
Poco F4 5G: Other Features
The all-new Poco F4 5G gets the stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos support. Luckily there is a separate cutout in the frame for the top-firing speaker. In our experience, this top-firing speaker delivers a more balanced sound. Furthermore, this Poco F series 5G smartphone is also IP53 rated for dust and water resistance. Also Read – Poco X3 Pro and other upcoming Poco smartphones in India
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Poco F4 gets a big display
The display on the Poco F4 5G is bright and massive. It sports a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ E4 AMOLED display. In general usage, the content on this display looks crisp and clear. Additionally, this is one of the few phones in this price segment to support Dolby Vision HDR playback for Netflix. Furthermore, it also gets HDR 10+ support for Amazon Prime Video.
The Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection protects this display and also covers it from scratches and smudges. Furthermore, it also offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, Poco India claims that this display can reach a peak brightness of 1300 nits and offer a touch sampling rate of 360Hz. In our experience, the brightness levels are also different for different situations.
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Snapdragon 870 on Poco F4
One of the most-balanced Snapdragon 870 SoC powers the mid-range segment Poco 5G smartphone. Meanwhile, it is one of the most powerful 5G chipsets for multitasking and gaming. Furthermore, the smartphone also supports 10 5G Bands and dual 5G-standby support.
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4500mAh battery on Poco F series smartphone
This time Poco is offering a 4500mAh battery on the F4 smartphone. This battery comes with support for a 67W Fast charging solution, and the company also provides the 67W original charger within the retail box. However, skipping on the part, the handset does not come with wireless charging support. Also Read – OnePlus 11 5G Review: A nearly perfect Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 smartphone
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Triple cameras on Poco F4
The triple rear camera setup on the Poco F series 5G smartphone comes with the 64MP primary rear camera. This primary camera also gets optical image stabilization (OIS) with 4-in-1 pixel binning support. Furthermore, the secondary camera is an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro camera.
Additionally, there is a 20MP selfie camera as well. Considering these camera specifications look decent on paper. The complete camera review, including photo and video quality, will be published later. Also Read – Realme 9 5G phone specifications surface online ahead of official launch
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MIUI 13 for Poco 5G phone
Talking about the software, the Poco F4 5G also runs on the MIUI 13 for Poco, which is based on Android 12. The user interface looks colorful and feature-rich. Meanwhile, in our experience, we have not noticed any spammy notifications yet from the preinstalled apps. Although the Indian sub-brand has not officially committed to any long-term software updates for the latest F4 5G, this could be a little disappointing for more users.
Poco F4: Final Verdict
In our perspective, this Poco F series 5G handset makes it to a successful mid-range smartphone list. Meanwhile, the device gets a very capable chipset with impressive features, and the complete hardware is packed inside a premium body. Also Read – Redmi Smart TV X43: Full Review; goes official in India with Dolby Audio and PatchWall UI
Furthermore, Poco India has also done a commendable job with this mid-range smartphone. As mentioned above, the Poco F4 5G will also compete against smartphones with a similar list of specifications. These devices may also include OnePlus Nord CE 2, iQOO Neo 6, upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T, and others in the same price segment.
