Xiaomi released a OnePlus when it released the POCO F1 (Pocophone F1) on the market. As OnePlus becomes more and more expensive, Xiaomi has struck a chord with people looking for a cheaper OnePlus alternative with the same speed and power. Since then, POCO has been separated into its own brand. And now the company is ready to launch the POCO X2, another device from the POCO brand.
POCO X2 launch date
POCO India took advantage of Twitter to announce the launch date of POCO X2 and tease the device.
An experience that will get you going, “Bruh, it’s #SmoothAF“. # POCOX2 arrives February 4, 2020.
Do you want to know if your smartphone is Smooth AF? Visit now: https://t.co/LQqSvTpgLz pic.twitter.com/BB5RFQ8lVO
– POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) January 27, 2020
There is a reason why POCO X2 is not named POCO F2. This new device is apparently not a successor to the POCO F1. The Pocophone F1 is equipped with the best Qualcomm processor of its time, but if the rumors are true, the POCO X2 will be an even more affordable device. It is said to be a renowned version of the Redmi K30 4G. And this device, launched in China late last year, had a Snapdragon 730G SoC.
POCO X2 could be renamed Redmi K30 4G
What are these rumors based on? Not much, except that a list for a new Poco device on the Indian Standards Bureau (BIS) website mentions the model number M1912G7BI. Chinese Advertisement for the Redmi K30 4G, confirm that it has the model numbers M1912G7BC and M1912G7BE. According to Xiaomi’s naming conventions, the last letter in the model numbers indicates the market. So C is for China, E for Europe and maybe for India.
In addition, although tease the POCO X2, Xiaomi displays a rendering of the bottom edge of the device. This bottom edge looks a lot, even in fact, like the Redmi K30 4G.
POCO X2 specifications (rumor)
If the rumors and speculation are true, we can already make an assumption about the possible specifications of the POCO X2. Like the Redmi K30 4G, it should be packaged in a Snapdragon 730G. Other rumors have also mentioned the Snapdragon 765G. It is also quite possible that POCO will surprise us with something more upscale. As for the RAM, there should be at least 6 GB and perhaps another variant with 8 GB of RAM. The device can offer between 128 GB and 256 GB of storage.
We can also expect expandable storage support and a 4,500mAh battery. The company also refers to a high resolution camera sensor in the teaser. It could most likely be the Sony IMX686, the same sensor used on the Redmi K30 4G. The teasers also confirm the presence of liquid cooling and rapid charging, possibly a rapid charging of 27 watts.
POCO India is also doing a search on the 90 Hz screens of OnePlus. Well, they dig all screens below 120 Hz. That could only mean that the POCO X2 should have a display of 120 Hz or 144 Hz. Just visit smoothaf.co.in from your phone to see it for yourself. For more proofs, the Redmi K30 4G also incorporates an FHD + 120Hz LCD screen.
We will know more on February 4.