POCO M4 Pro to arrive in India on February 15
What's the story
POCO is gearing up to launch the M4 Pro 5G model in India. In the latest development, the company has confirmed that the handset will make its debut on February 15. It was launched globally last November. As for the key highlights, it features a 90Hz IPS LCD display, a 50MP dual camera unit, a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chip, and a 5,000mAh battery.
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Why does this story matter?
The M4 Pro 5G will be the latest addition to POCO's portfolio of mid-range handsets in India. It is tailor-made for an Indian crowd that loves feature-packed cost-effective handsets and has similar specifications to that of its cousin, the Redmi Note 11T 5G. The company will be hoping to strengthen its position in the burgeoning segment of mid-range 5G smartphones in the country.
Display
The screen supports 240Hz touch sampling rate
The POCO M4 Pro 5G features a punch-hole cut-out on the top-center, a prominent bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it has a full-width horizontal camera bump. The handset bears 6.6-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2460 pixels) IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It will be offered in Black, Blue, and Yellow color options.
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It features a 50MP main camera
The POCO M4 Pro 5G is equipped with a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP (f/1.8) primary snapper and an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens. Up front, it sports a 16MP (f/2.45) shooter for selfies and video calls.
Under the hood
It houses a 5,000mAh battery
The POCO M4 Pro 5G draws juice from a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor. The India-specific model will have up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. At the heart, it boots Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support. In terms of connectivity, the handset supports 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and a Type-C port.
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POCO M4 Pro 5G: Pricing and availability
The official pricing and availability information of the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India will be announced at the time of its launch on February 15. It will be up for grabs through Flipkart. We expect the phone to be priced at around Rs. 16,000.