POCO launches two new smartphones

Smartphone brand POCO last week launched two new devices, the F4 and the X4 GT, and announced their availability and pricing in the Philippines.

The X4 GT is already available via POCO’s Shopee page for P18,990 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage) and P19,990 (8GB+256GB), while the F4 can be purchased via its Lazada store starting June 30 for P20,990 (6GB+128GB) and P22,990 (8GB+256GB).

The POCO F4 offers flagship-level performance as it is powered by the Snapdragon 870 processor. Meanwhile, the POCO X4 GT is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset.

“POCO’s flagship products have always required best-in-class performance on all fronts, and as we present the POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT, we’re confident that we’ve achieved just that. We are excited to venture forward with the Snapdragon® 870 and MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipsets,” Angus Ng, head of Product Marketing at POCO Global, was quoted as saying in a statement.

The F4’s processing power offers shortened app loading times, supporting high-graphic games and smooth scrolling experience on web pages and apps.

It is the thinnest among POCO smartphones to date and has a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED screen and an ultra-tiny 2.76mm DotDisplay with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate and screen peak brightness of 1,300 nits for better detail and contrast.

The phone also has dual speakers, verified with Dolby Atmos for an immersive listening experience.

The POCO F4’s triple rear camera setup features a 64MP main camera with optical image stabilization. It also has 8MP ultra-wide camera and 2MP macro lens.

The device comes with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 67W turbo charging.

It comes in three colors: Night Black, Moonlight Silver, and Nebula Green.

Meanwhile, the POCO G4 XT has a 20.5:9 LCD display ratio and LCD True Display for allowing comfortable viewing. It also has Dolby Atmos stereo speakers.

It likewise features a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens and 2MP macro camera for its rear setup and a 16MP front camera.

The phone has a 5,080mAh battery that also supports 67W turbo charging.

The X4 GT comes in three colors: Silver, Black, and Blue.