Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro specifications
The Xiaomi Poco F1 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 9.6.5 and features a 5.99-inch full-HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) LCD display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of inbuilt storage.
In the camera department, the Poco F1 sports a dual rear camera setup with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor, paired with an LED flash. On the front, the smartphone sports a 20-megapixel sensor with an LED selfie-light and face recognition. There are plenty of AI-based features including AI Portrait Mode, AI Beauty, and AI Scene Detection.
The Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro sports a rear fingerprint sensor similar to the one found on the Poco F1. It packs a 6.18-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) IPS LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, and is powered by a Snapdragon 660 SoC, paired with Adreno 512 GPU and 6GB/8GB of RAM.
It sports a dual rear camera setup with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor, both coupled with an LED flash. On the front, the smartphone sports a 20-megapixel sensor with an LED selfie-light and face recognition.
The Xiaomi Poco F1 packs a 4,000mAh battery, with support for 10W charging. In the connectivity department, the smartphone comes with dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor. Besides, it packs a 3,000mAh battery with support for 18W charging.
Significantly, the smartphone also comes with a face unlock feature, just like the one available on the Poco F1.
Jio, Lenovo, etc. may launch new phones in India
Xiaomi has started teasing the launch of a new smartphone in India, which will be the successor to the Poco F1. As per a teaser posted on the company's Mi India Facebook page, the phone will be launched on September 5. The official teaser (below) also teases a dual rear camera setup and some more customisation options. There are also claims that the smartphone will sport 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Separately, the Twitter page of one of Xiaomi's popular partner offline stores in India posted an invitation to an event on September 5, hinting at the arrival of the new Poco F1 in the country.
Meanwhile, Lenovo might be gearing up to launch its third smartphone in India - Lenovo K8 Note - on August 30. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart at 12pm IST. Lenovo had launched K8 Note in India in July 2017. While the smartphone had a mixed response, the highlight of the device was the massive 4,000mAh battery, which according to our estimates, can last close to two days on a single charge.
Finally, Amazon India is running a big sale on some Xiaomi products including phones, laptop, and the Mi LED TV. The products are currently listed with as low as Rs. 1,999 for some.
Quote on the product page, says, "A platform that champions flagship, high-performance and easy-to-use products. Here, you can buy some of the most sought-after products from Xiaomi. Take your pick from top-end smartphones, laptops, and smart televisions from the brand. Get a head start to a super-charged August 30."
Xiaomi has come under fire recently for the backlight bleed issue on the Mi Mix 2S. According to a post on Reddit by an alleged Xiaomi smartphone user, the backlight bleed issue was spotted on a unit of the device.
Product listing from Slashleaks
Review
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is not the phone to buy if you were looking for a phone with a unique design. The company, however, is not banking on looks here. The Mi Mix 2S has an edge-to-edge display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. And, this in a phone that is just 7.7mm in terms of thickness. This one has a notched display with a 25MP front-facing camera.