What makes the Poco F4 5G a flagship-defeating smartphone?

 The Poco F4 5G was unveiled by Poco last week. Despite being the brand's flagship smartphone, it might be referred to as a flagship killer.

Over time, the definition of "flagship killer" has evolved. But the availability of a premium chip is one thing that hasn't changed.

The Poco F4 5G boasts additional capabilities often found on high-end smartphones in addition to its potent SoC. A single package that includes all of these costs half as much as the typical flagship smartphone.

With that said, let's look at the reasons the Poco F4 5G merits the moniker "flagship killer."

Experience with Multimedia

In its class, the Poco F4 5G has one of the top displays. The gadget has a 6.67-inch FHD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, MEMC, and a maximum brightness of 1300 nits.

One of the few cellphones on the market with Dolby Vision support is this one. The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is the only other device on the market with this feature.

Dual stereo speakers built into the screen with Dolby Atmos compatibility make up for the absence of a 3.5mm headphone connection. Additionally, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless are supported by the phone.

The aforementioned features make it easy to access material on mobile devices. Additionally, the gaming experience ought to be fantastic thanks to the top-notch chip.

mediocre camera

In general, flagship cellphones are infamous for having subpar cameras. On paper, the Poco F4 5G also appears to fit that description.

The device has a triple camera setup on the back. The system consists of a core 64MP Omnivision OV64B camera with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. A 20MP camera is located on the front of the device for selfies and video calls.

The front camera can only shoot in 1080p, while only the back cameras are capable of capturing 4K films. The Poco F4 5G lacks a unique feature like the amazing 5MP telemacro camera found on the Poco F3 5G from a year ago.

Every Single Essential

All the necessities are included with the Poco F4 5G. It comes with practical features including a fingerprint sensor located on the side, an IR blaster, an x-axis linear vibration motor, splash resistance up to IP53, and NFC for contactless payments.

The gadget also provides 5G connectivity with support for a number of bands. In addition to WiFi 6, there are dual-frequency GNSS, Bluetooth 5.2, and WiFi 6.

Last but not least, it is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 67W fast wiring.charging. The required charger, cable, a silicone case, and a USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter are included in the retail box, unlike the actual flagship smartphones.

In Europe, the Poco F4 5G is €50 costlier than the Poco F3 5G when it debuted last year. Whereas, in India, the phone is actually ₹2,000 cheaper than the Mi 11X 5G (Poco F3 5G for the region) from 2021. In every region, the brand is additionally offering discounts, which bring down the price even lower.

This is how much the Poco F4 5G retails for.

• 6GB + 128GB – €399 / ₹27,999
• 8GB + 128GB – NA / ₹29,999
• 8GB + 256GB – €449 / NA
• 12GB + 256GB – NA / ₹33,999