Image credit: POCO X2 launch event
i. Specifications
Dimensions
Weight: 208g / Height: 165.3mm / Width: 76.6mm / Thickness: 8.79mm
Launch
2020 February (India)
Prices
In India
6GB RAM + 64GB storage = Rs. 15,999
6GB RAM + 128GB storage = Rs. 16,999
8GB RAM + 256GB storage = Rs. 19,999
Colors
Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple, Phoenix Red
Display
6.67” LCD display, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution, 91% screen-to-body ratio, max. 120Hz refresh rate
Camera
Back: 64MP (main, f/1.89) + 2MP (macro, f/2.4) + 2MP (depth, f/2.4) + 8MP (ultrawide, FoV 120°, f/2.2)
Zoom: 10x digital zoom
Front: 20MP (main) + 2MP (depth)
Battery
4500mAh, 27W fast charging
Processor
Processor: Snapdragon 730G / GPU: Adreno 618
Operating System
MIUI 11 designed for POCO
Others
USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR sensor, storage expansion up to 256GB
ii. Features highlighted in the launch event
The second Pocophone, POCO X2, was unveiled in New Delhi today. Poco, now an independent brand, stressed that POCO X2 isn’t a successor to the POCO F1. Instead, the X2 is the first phone of the new Poco’s X series.
a. Display
- The POCO X2 comes with a large 6.67-inch FHD+ (1,080 x 2,400 resolution) LCD display with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Poco calls it the RealityFlow display.
- With a 120Hz refresh rate, you can expect smooth scrolling and gaming. But, as of now, there aren’t many games that support the 120Hz display, not even the popular titles such as PUBG and Fortnite. If you’re interested to know the 120Hz games that can take advantage of the X2’s display, see the list below shown by Poco during the launch.
- A high refresh rate display also requires more battery and processing power. And, Poco says the phone uses the Intelligent Dynamic Refresh Rate feature to optimize the battery usage by automatically lowering the refresh rate to 60Hz when the phone isn’t in use.
Image credit: POCO X2 Launch Event
b. Performance
- In terms of performance, the POCO X2 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. And, it offers three LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage configurations: 6GB of RAM + 64GB of storage, 6GB of RAM + 128GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM + 256GB of storage.
- To sustain peak performance, the phone is equipped with a liquid cooling system which is said to dissipate heat 300% faster than smartphones without any cooling system.
- The phone packs a substantial 4,500mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. And, what this means is that it only takes 68 minutes to charge the phone from 0 to hundred 100%.
Image credit: POCO X2 Launch Event
C. Camera
- The Poco’s X2 is the first phone in India to feature Sony’s new 64MP IMX 686 sensor. And the main sensor is paired with an 8MP ultrawide camera, 2MP macro module and a 2MP depth sensor.
- On the front, you can find a 20MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor.
Poco also announced three new features for the camera: RAW image capture, 960FPS Slow-mo capture and VLOG Mode (with 7 styles).
Image credit: POCO X2 Launch Event
d. Design
- As mentioned above, the POCO X2 comes with a tall 20:9 aspect ratio design for comfortable one-handed use.
- It spots an integrated fingerprint sensor power button on the right side of the phone, with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and the rear.
- The speaker on this phone is the 1217 Super Linear speaker which can offer loud and clear audio quality. For those who like to enjoy music close to their ears, there’s a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- The POCO X2 comes in Atlantis Blue, Phoenix Red, and Matrix Purple.
- Other specs include an IR sensor, VoWiFi support and it’s splash-proof.
iii. Q & A
1. Is the POCO X2 a flagship killer?
No, the POCO X2 is a mid-range phone that comes with the mid-range Snapdragon 730G processor. Poco also stressed that POCO X2 isn’t a successor to the POCO F1. Instead, the X2 is the first phone of the new Poco’s X series.
2. How many card slots does the POCO X2 have?
The phone comes with a hybrid dual SIM slot.
3. What’s the difference between POCO X2 and Redmi K30?
POCO X2 and Redmi K30 4G have the exact same designs and specs, with the exception of the brand names written on the back of the phones. So, the POCO X2 is actually a Redmi K30 4G rebrand for markets outside of China.
4. Is there an option to set the POCO X2 to have a lower refresh rate?
Yes, there are options for you to choose either 120Hz or 60Hz.
5. Does the POCO X2 support 4K 60FPS video recording?
No. it only supports 4K 30FPS.
6. Does the phone support storage expansion?
Yes, it has a hybrid card slot for either a SIM card or a microSD card. The expandable storage can be up to 512GB.
7. Does the POCO X2 come with a TPU case?
Yes. A soft transparent silicone case is in the box.
8. Does the phone support wireless charging?
No. the phone doesn’t support wireless charging.
9. Can the POCO X2 connect to 5-Ghz Wi-Fi?
The POCO X2 supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards which include the 5GHz frequency standards.
10. What are the sizes of bezels on the POCO X2?
Since POCO X2 is a Redmi K30 4G rebrand, it should have similar bezels surrounding the screen with the following thickness: top bezel is 1.85mm, the sides are 2.05mm and bottom bezel is 4.38mm
11. Does the POCO X2 support NFC?
Unlike the Redmi K30, the NFC has been removed from the POCO X2.