Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G

Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G Review

Design

The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G measures 163.6 mm in height, 75.8 mm in width, and 8.8 mm in thickness, with a weight of 195 grams. It features a standard, non-foldable design. Available color options include Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, and Power Black. The device incorporates a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.

Display

The phone sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 399 ppi. The screen operates at a 90Hz refresh rate and has a typical brightness of 450 nits. The display also boasts a 1500:1 contrast ratio. Additional screen features include a 240 Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The display is TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certified.

Performance

The Poco M4 Pro 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 (MT6873) chipset, manufactured on a 6nm process. The CPU is an octa-core configuration featuring two 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and six 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. Graphics are handled by a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It is available with 4, 6, or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Storage options include 64, 128, or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. AnTuTu benchmark scores are around 438,700 (v10). The device also includes a cooling system.

Camera

The rear camera system comprises a 50MP primary sensor (Samsung S5KJN1, ISOCELL, f/1.8, 0.64µm pixels, 1/2.76" size) and an 8MP ultrawide lens (Sony IMX355, CMOS BSI, f/2.2, 1.14µm pixels, 1/2.8" size). The 50MP main camera utilizes 2x2 pixel binning. The front-facing selfie camera is a 16MP sensor (Omnivision OV16A10, PureCel, f/2.45, 1.00µm pixels, 1/3.06" size). Video recording capabilities include 1080p at 30fps and 60fps. Other features include LED flash, digital zoom, digital image stabilization, autofocus, panorama, HDR, face detection, and night mode.

Battery Life

The device is equipped with a 5000mAh Li-Ion Polymer battery. It supports 33W fast charging. Wireless charging is not supported. The battery is non-removable.

Software

The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G launched with Android 11, and is upgradeable to Android 12.

Connectivity

The phone includes 5G connectivity with support for various bands, along with 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G network bands. Wi-Fi standards include 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with dual-band, hotspot, Direct, and Display capabilities. Bluetooth 5.1 LE is present, supporting A2DP, LE, APT-x, LDAC, and AAC codecs. GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo are also included. It uses a Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) configuration and offers NFC support. The phone also includes a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support.

Audio

The device has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support, and includes 2 microphones.

Pricing

The price varies depending on the configuration.

• 6GB RAM/64GB storage: ranges from approximately $161.67 to $194.14.
• 6GB RAM/128GB storage: ranges from approximately $197.65 to $317.44.

Overall Verdict

The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G offers a balanced set of features for a medium-priced device. Its 90Hz display, capable Dimensity 810 chipset, 50MP main camera, and 5G connectivity make it a viable option for users seeking a mid-range smartphone. The inclusion of a large 5000mAh battery and fast charging further enhance its value proposition. The device's build quality, while adequate, may not match higher-end models. It offers good all round capabilities.