Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro

The Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro, launched on May 19, 2020, offers a compelling set of features at a medium price point. It measures 163.3 mm in height, 75.4 mm in width, and 8.9 mm in depth, weighing a substantial 219 grams.

Build Quality

The device features a robust build, although it is on the heavier side. It’s constructed with a focus on durability, incorporating Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for screen protection. The phone is available in four color options: Neon Blue, Phantom White, Electric Purple, and Cyber Gray. There are no physical gaming buttons, although the device does utilize a cooling system to manage heat during intense usage. The absence of a notch on the display provides a clean, immersive viewing experience.

Screen Quality

The Poco F2 Pro boasts a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 395 ppi. The display supports HDR10+ and offers a typical brightness of 500 nits, with peak brightness reaching 1200 nits. The screen also features a 20:9 aspect ratio and a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1. Touch sampling is at 180Hz, it is also TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certified.

Camera Performance

The device features a quad-camera setup on the rear, highlighted by a 64MP primary sensor (Sony IMX686 Exmor RS) with an f/1.89 aperture and 0.80µm pixel size. This sensor uses 4-in-1 pixel binning, resulting in effective 16MP images. The front camera is a 20MP pop-up unit using a Samsung S5K3T2 ISOCELL sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 0.80µm. This also uses pixel binning to combine 4 pixels into one. Video recording capabilities are impressive, with support for 8K recording at 24fps/30fps, 4K at 30fps/60fps, and various 1080p options, all with electronic image stabilization (EIS). Slow-motion video is available at 960fps. Other features include dual-LED flash, autofocus, touch focus, manual focus, continuous shooting, geotagging, HDR, and night mode.

Software Experience

The Poco F2 Pro launched with Android 10, with upgrades available up to Android 12. The device incorporates a range of sensors, including an under-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer. It does not feature notification LED.

Battery Performance

The phone is powered by a 4700mAh Li-Ion Polymer battery and supports 30W fast charging, though it lacks wireless charging capabilities. The battery is non-removable.

Value for Money

The Poco F2 Pro, positioned in the medium price range, provides considerable value with its powerful Snapdragon 865 processor, capable camera system, and vibrant AMOLED display. The device includes 6GB/8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The various regional versions offer these same combinations of RAM and ROM. While it does not include a microSD card slot, the included storage options are generally adequate. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 LE, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support. NFC is included. The phone provides a competitive package in its price range, offering flagship-level performance at a more accessible cost.