Xiaomi Unveils New ‘Flagship Killer’ Poco F2 Pro, with Snapdragon™ 865

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest ‘flagship killer’ under the Poco brand. POCO, the beloved smartphone product brand launched its latest device: POCO F2 Pro. Tailored to tech enthusiasts, the device prioritizes performance over frills – without the traditional flagship price tag.

With the Snapdragon™ 865 Mobile Platform under the hood, POCO F2 Pro offers sustained peak performance, extremely fast processing speeds, and a true full-screen viewing experience that’ll have techies waving goodbye to their current daily driver.

Powerfully cool with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 and LiquidCool Technology 2.0

POCO F2 Pro takes the mobile experience to the next level with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865: the most powerful 5G processor on the market. Paired with a Kryo™ 585 octa-core chip processor and Adreno™ 650 GPU, both offer 25% improved performance over their predecessor, delivering the ultimate performance with constantly connected users in mind.

With LiquidCool Technology 2.0, POCO F2 Pro sports the largest vapor chamber available on the market, along with multiple stacks of graphite and graphene. This solution keeps the device cool, especially the SoC and the surface of the phone, and sustains peak performance even under heavy activity loads.

Sophistication meets vibrancy with a sleek design and 6.67” AMOLED ultimate Full Screen Display

POCO F2 Pro touts a variety of favorite features, including an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor and Corning®️ Gorilla®️ Glass 5 on the front and back for sturdy protection. The device is offered in radiant colors and styles to suit every personality, including grey, purple, blue, and white – sporting an anti-glare matte finish in the purple and grey variants.

With a contrast ratio of 5000000:1 and a brightness of 500 nits (typ) / 800 nits (HBM), the device brings display quality to the forefront. No matter the time of day, users can count on a comfortable viewing experience through POCO F2 Pro’s bright 6.67” AMOLED ultimate Full Screen Display, featuring a 360° triple ambient light sensor to deliver accurate ambient light detection and smooth brightness adjustment.

Photography reigns supreme with 64MP quad rear camera and 20MP pop-up camera
Touting an impressive 64MP rear quad camera set up, POCO F2 Pro’s Sony IMX686 sensor captures clear, detailed images, while its 13MP 123° ultra-wide-angle lens lets users take effortlessly gorgeous landscapes and large group photos. A 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensor round out the rear camera for detailed close-ups with unparalleled bokeh, allowing for beautiful images every time.

With ultra-high definition video recording at 8K (24fps) and 4K (60fps), POCO F2 Pro turns any user into a cinematographer. The Pro mode for both photo and video offers more control over focus and exposure, so users can capture higher quality images without the use of a DSLR or other professional cameras.

On the front, POCO F2 Pro sports a massive 20MP pop-up camera with a multicolor notification light, helping minimize front screen bezels without compromising camera quality. The selfie camera also sports 120fps slow-motion video recording capability to turn even basic videos into cinematic masterpieces.

Accelerated performance shines with high-capacity 4,700mAh (typ) battery and swift 9.6Gbps connectivity speeds

Enabling a reliable extended user experience, POCO F2 Pro packs a mighty punch with its massive 4,700mAh battery, surpassing the average user’s power needs even during heavy usage. The device also sports a swift 30W fast charge, which can fuel the device to 64% in just 30 minutes and 100% in 63 minutes2. In addition to superb charging speed, POCO F2 Pro also comes with a 33W in-box charger which provides a convenient power-up experience for users constantly on the go.

With the support of WiFi 6, POCO F2 Pro provides a hyper-fast connectivity experience with speeds of 9.6Gbps, nearly three times as fast as WiFi 5. Additionally, the device integrates a multi-link connection allowing for stable and peak network connections at all times across 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi, and mobile data.

NETWORK
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International
5G bands	77, 78 Sub6
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A; 5G

LAUNCH
Announced	2020, May 12
Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2020, May 19

BODY
Dimensions	163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight	219 g (7.72 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY
Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
	HDR10+ 500 nits typ. brightness (advertised)

PLATFORM
OS	Android 10, MIUI 11
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU	Adreno 650

MEMORY
Card slot	No
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 3.1 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X) 8GB RAM (LPDDR5)

MAIN CAMERA
Quad	64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF 13 MP, f/2.4, 123° (ultrawide), 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video	8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA
Single	Motorized pop-up 20 MP, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Features	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
	24-bit/192kHz audio

COMMS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Infrared port	Yes
Radio	FM radio
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser	HTML5

BATTERY
	Non-removable Li-Po 4700 mAh battery
Charging	Fast charging 30W, 100% in 63 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 3.0 Quick Charge 4+

MISC
Colors	Neon Blue, Phantom White, Electric Purple, Cyber Gray
Models	M2004J11G
Price	$ 499.00

May 13, 2020