POCO X4 Pro 5G launched in India at Rs. 19,000
Xiaomi-backed POCO has launched the X4 Pro 5G model as its latest mid-range smartphone in India. It carries a starting price of Rs. 18,999 for the base 6GB/64GB variant. The device will go on sale from April 5 onward via Flipkart. The India-specific POCO X4 Pro 5G is mostly identical to the global variant that was announced last month.
Why does this story matter?
The X4 Pro 5G is the latest addition to the X series of smartphones by POCO. The device was first unveiled at the MWC 2022 event. In terms of hardware, the Indian variant offers a 64MP main camera on the back while the global model boasts a 108MP shooter. In India, the X4 Pro 5G takes on mid-rangers from Samsung, OnePlus, Realme, and Vivo.
It offers a 120Hz Super AMOLED display
The POCO X4 Pro 5G flaunts a punch-hole cut-out on the top-center, slim bezels, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it has a triple camera setup and an LED flash. The handset has a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,200-nits of peak brightness, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate.
It comes with a 64MP main camera
The POCO X4 Pro 5G features a triple camera arrangement on the rear, comprising a 64MP (f/1.9) main camera, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro lens. On the front, it has a 16MP (f/2.4) camera for selfies. The handset can record 1080p videos at 30fps via the front as well as back cameras.
It packs 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast-charging support
The POCO X4 Pro 5G is fueled by a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and boots Android 11 with MIUI 13 on top. The handset comes in 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB configurations with up to 1TB of expandable storage. The device also gets virtual RAM support and stereo speakers. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W wired fast-charging.
POCO X4 Pro 5G: Pricing and availability
The POCO X4 Pro 5G is priced at Rs. 18,999 for the 6GB/64GB variant. The 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB models cost Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 21,999, respectively. It can be purchased in POCO Yellow, Laser Black, and Laser Blue color options. The device will be available via Flipkart from April 5. Buyers can avail Rs. 1,000 discount via HDFC Bank cards.
