Budget smartphones are having their day in the sun. For many, it’s not about getting the latest and greatest features. Rather, when it comes to smartphone upgrades, sometimes it’s best to have a device made up of tried and tested technologies that set the new baseline in terms of quality. This is where the POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro have placed themselves in the competitive smartphone realm.
Both smartphone models offer solid specs at a highly affordable price.
With the POCO X4 Pro 5G, the 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay screen with 120Hz refresh rate is an undeniable highlight, being the first model in the X series to feature an AMOLED display. The 2400 x 1080 FHD+ resolution is vivid and sharp, so visually, this is a phone that delivers. Along with higher brightness, improved touch sampling rate, 5,000 mAh battery, and Snapdragon 695 chipset, it is clear that compared to the previous model in the X series, the focus is on the screen and the visuals here.
The camera array is also improved, with a 108MP rear triple camera (supported by an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera) over the X3 Pro’s 64MP. With 67W turbo charging capability, it is also a smartphone that can be charged from zero to 70% in 22 minutes. The POCO X4 Pro 5G comes in three colours – Laser Black, Laser Blue, POCO Yellow.
The POCO M4 Pro also introduces an AMOLED display to the M series for the first time. The 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay screen has a 90Hz refresh rate and is also visually robust. It runs at 2400 x 1800 FHD+ resolution, which is going to make any movie look sharp and crisp on-screen. The triple camera setup features a 64MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. It’s also equipped with a durable 5,000 mAh battery while having 33W fast charging capability. It runs on a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, and is designed as a reliable device. The POCO M4 Pro comes in Power Black, Cool Blue, and POCO Yellow.
For both models, the most eye-catching feature is, beyond their AMOLED displays, their pricetag. Both models come in either a 6GB + 128GB or 8GB + 256GB variant.
For the 6GB + 128GB variant, the POCO X4 Pro 5G is priced at S$399 with a limited early bird price of S$379, while the POCO M4 Pro is priced at S$349 with a limited early bird price of S$299.
For the 8GB + 256GB variant, the POCO X4 Pro 5G is priced at S$449 with a limited early bird price of S$429, while the POCO M4 Pro is priced at S$399 with a limited early bird price of S$349.
The smartphones will be available from 3 March 2022 on Shopee and Lazada.
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