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POCO M4 Pro

Reference Price (USD)

$170

Availability and local prices may vary.

Processor

Main Camera

64MP Main Camera

Display

6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED

Battery

5000 mAh Battery (33W Fast Charging)

Key Features & Connectivity

5G Supported

NFC Enabled

eSIM Support

Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready

Water Resistant

Headphone Jack

ColorsPower Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow

Water RatingIP53 Splash-proof

Release DateMarch 16, 2022

OS SupportNot announced

Made InChina

POCO M4 Pro Overview

The POCO M4 Pro is a Poco smartphone released in March 2022 with a US reference price of $170. It runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, has a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, uses a 64MP Main Camera and packs a 5000 mAh battery.

General Information

Reference Price (USD)

$170

Phone Weight

179.5 g

Physical Dimensions

159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm

Build Material

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

SIM Layout

Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Water & Dust Rating

IP53, dust and splash resistant

Manufactured In

China

Phone Variants

6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB

Display Specs

Display Architecture

AMOLED

Screen Estate

6.43 inches

Resolution Metric

1080 x 2400 pixels

Screen Refresh Rate

90Hz

Peak Brightness

700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)

Hardware and Specification

System on Chip (SoC)

MediaTek Helio G96

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)

Silicon Fabrication

12 nm

System Memory (RAM)

6GB, 8GB

Internal Storage

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Flash Storage Standard

UFS 2.2

Primary Camera System

Main Sensor64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF

Ultrawide Lens8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚

Telephoto ZoomNone

Macro Capture2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Front Selfie Camera

Front Resolution16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)

Battery & Charging System

Cell Battery Capacity

5000 mAh

Wired Charging Speed

33W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 58 min (advertised)

Wireless Charging

In-box Charger Brick

No (Charging block sold separately)

Port Type & USB Version

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Network & Connectivity

5G Band Connectivity

Not supported

Wireless LAN (WiFi)

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth Protocol

5.0

NFC Capability

Yes (Supports contact payments)

Infrared Blaster

Yes (Built-in IR transceiver)

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Yes (Supports legacy analog jacks)

Sensors

Fingerprint Scanner

Side-mounted

Gyroscope

Yes (3-axis gyroscope)

Compass / Magnetometer

Yes (Supports compass apps)

Accelerometer

Yes (Motion detection)

Face Unlock Support

Yes

Software & AI Ecosystem

Operating System (OS)

Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO

Circle to Search support

Generative AI Image Editor

Realtime Live Interpreter

Next-Gen AI Voice assistant

Pros

• Features a gorgeous 90Hz AMOLED display, providing a perfect balance between visual fluidity and battery conservation.
• The 64 MP main camera captures sharp, vibrant photos in daylight conditions.
• Helio G96 offers reliable day-to-day performance and snappy app loading.
• Dual stereo speakers enhance the multimedia and gaming experience significantly.

Cons

• Lacks 5G support, meaning it wont benefit from faster modern network speeds.
• Video recording is strictly capped at 1080p at 30fps without robust electronic stabilization.
• The 2 MP macro camera is mostly a spec-filler with low resolution and poor low-light performance.
• Noticeable blooming and noise in low-light photography without using Night Mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the POCO M4 Pro a 5G phone?

No, this specific model is powered by the Helio G96, which is a 4G-only processor.

Does the POCO M4 Pro have a 90Hz display?

Yes, it sports a 90Hz AMOLED screen, ensuring smooth scrolling while offering vibrant and punchy colors.

Is the camera good on the POCO M4 Pro?

The 64 MP primary camera performs admirably in well-lit conditions, offering crisp details, though low-light performance requires the use of Night Mode.

Does the POCO M4 Pro have stereo speakers?

Yes, it features a dual stereo speaker setup, making it an excellent budget choice for watching movies and listening to music.

Can the POCO M4 Pro handle gaming?

The Helio G96 is decent for casual and mid-tier gaming, running popular games smoothly on medium graphical settings.