Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G

Build Quality

The Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G, released on March 23, 2022, measures 164.2 mm in height, 76.1 mm in width, and 8.1 mm in depth, weighing 205 grams. It employs a design that’s typical for its class, featuring a flat frame with rounded corners. The phone’s construction includes a glass front protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and a plastic frame and back. Color options include Poco Yellow, Laser Black, and Laser Blue. The device incorporates a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. The phone’s overall build feels solid, though the plastic back is prone to fingerprints.

Screen Quality

The Poco X4 Pro 5G 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 screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1200 nits (700 nits typical), as well as a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio. The display features a hole-punch notch and has a 20:9 aspect ratio. While HDR10 is supported, neither HDR10+ nor Dolby Vision are available. The screen also incorporates a 360Hz touch sampling rate, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, and DCI-P3 color space coverage. The display quality is generally impressive, with vibrant colors and smooth scrolling. The display is considered "Frameless" by the manufacturer, however, there is an edge present.

Camera Performance

The device utilizes a triple-camera setup on the rear. The primary 108MP wide-angle camera utilizes a Samsung S5KHM2 ISOCELL sensor with an aperture of f/1.9, 0.70µm pixels and 1/1.52" sensor size. It employs 9-in-1 pixel binning for enhanced light sensitivity. The secondary 8MP ultrawide camera features a Sony IMX355 CMOS BSI sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, 1.14µm pixels and 1/2.8" sensor size. The third 2MP macro camera uses a GalaxyCore GC02M1 CMOS sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, 1.75µm pixels and 1/5" sensor size. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera uses an Omnivision OV16A1Q PureCel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and 1.00µm pixels. The rear camera system includes features like digital zoom, digital image stabilization, autofocus, touch focus, manual focus, continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, face detection, and night mode. Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps, with 120fps slow motion capability. Optical image stabilization is not available.

Software Experience

The Poco X4 Pro 5G ships with Android 11 at launch. There is no specified maximum version. The operating system is paired with Xiaomi’s MIUI skin. The user interface is generally fluid, with additional features provided by the skin. The software experience can vary, but generally, it offers a fair level of customisation.

Battery Performance

The phone is equipped with a 5000mAh Li-Ion Polymer battery, which supports 67W fast charging and is advertised to charge from 0 to 100% in roughly 41 minutes. Wireless charging is not supported. The battery provides adequate power for a full day's use under normal circumstances, with good fast charging capabilities.

Value for Money

The Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G is positioned as a medium-priced smartphone. Different storage and RAM variants are available and pricing varies slightly between regions and retailers. The 6GB/128GB version has ranged from approximately $199 to $435, and the 8GB/128GB versions ranging from $230 to $286. The phone offers a solid combination of performance, screen quality, and battery life, making it a competitive option in its price range. Given its mid-range chipset, the performance it provides is adequate for most users.