Xiaomi unveils POCO F2 Pro, the newest smartphone under its sub-brand POCO

Tailored for tech enthusiasts, Xiaomi unveils POCO F2 Pro, the newest smartphone under its sub-brand POCO. The device prioritizes performance over frills – without the traditional flagship price tag and is priced from PHP 26,990. 

Starting from June 18, 2020 consumers can purchase both models at Xiaomi Official Store on Lazada, and enjoy P2,000 off for 24 hours on June 18, 2020. 

• POCO F2 Pro: Powerfully cool with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 and LiquidCool Technology 2.0

Onboard the POCO F2 Pro is the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865: the most powerful 5G processor on the market. Paired with a Kryo™ 585 octa-core chip processor and Adreno™ 650 GPU, both offer 25% improved performance over their predecessor. The powerful SoC is complemented with ultra-high-speed LPDDR51 RAM and the latest UFS 3.1 storage, which enable POCO F2 Pro to offer top-notch read-and-write capabilities for insanely smooth operations.

With LiquidCool Technology 2.0, POCO F2 Pro sports the largest vapor chamber available on the market, along with multiple stacks of graphite and graphene. This keeps the device cool, especially the SoC and the surface of the phone, and sustains peak performance even under heavy activity loads. Optimized for power users and TÜV Rheinland High Gaming Performance certified, POCO F2 Pro delivers an improved gaming experience with enhanced HDR display and the realistic haptic feedback with a z-axis linear motor. It also offers an immersive audio experience with Hi-Res Audio certification.

• Sophistication meets vibrancy with a sleek design and 6.67” AMOLED Full Screen Display 

The POCO F2 Pro touts a variety of favorite features, including an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor and Corning®️ Gorilla®️ Glass 5 on the front and back for sturdy protection. The device is offered in radiant colors and styles to suit every personality, including grey, purple, blue, and white – sporting an anti-glare matte finish in the purple and grey variants. 

With a contrast ratio of 5000000:1 and a brightness of 500 nits (typ) / 800 nits (HBM), the device brings display quality to the forefront. No matter the time of day, users can count on a comfortable viewing experience through POCO F2 Pro’s bright 6.67” AMOLED ultimate Full-Screen Display, featuring a 360° triple ambient light sensor to deliver accurate ambient light detection and smooth brightness adjustment. 

The device boasts the latest TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display Certification, HDR10+, DC dimming, and Sunlight Mode 2.0. It also features advanced customizable color scheme settings.

• Photography reigns supreme with 64MP quad rear camera and 20MP pop-up camera 

Touting an impressive 64MP rear quad camera set up, POCO F2 Pro’s Sony IMX686 sensor captures clear, detailed images, while its 13MP 123° ultra-wide-angle lens lets users take effortlessly gorgeous landscapes and large group photos. A 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensor round out the rear camera for detailed close-ups with unparalleled bokeh, allowing for beautiful images every time.

With ultra-high definition video recording at 8K (24fps) and 4K (60fps), POCO F2 Pro turns any user into a cinematographer. The Pro mode, for both photo and video, offers more control over focus and exposure, so users can capture higher quality images without the use of a DSLR or professional cameras. 

On the front, POCO F2 Pro sports a 20MP pop-up camera with a multicolor notification light, helping minimize front screen bezels without compromising camera quality. The selfie camera is also capable of 120fps slow-motion video recording.

• Accelerated performance shines with high-capacity 4,700mAh (typ) battery and swift 9.6Gbps connectivity speeds

Enabling a reliable extended user experience, POCO F2 Pro packs a 4,700mAh battery, surpassing the average user’s power needs even with heavy usage. The device also sports a swift 30W fast charge, which can fuel the device to 64% in just 30 minutes and 100% in 63 minutes2. In addition to superb charging speed, POCO F2 Pro also comes with a 33W in-box charger which provides a convenient power-up experience for users constantly on the go. 

With WiFi 6, POCO F2 Pro provides hyper-fast connectivity with speeds of 9.6Gbps, nearly three times as fast as WiFi 5. Additionally, the device integrates a multi-link connection ensuring stable and peak network connections at all times across 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi, and mobile data. 

POCO F2 Pro has two variants:

• 8GB+256GB
• 6GB+128GB

In colors:

• Neon Blue
• Phantom White
• Electric Purple
• Cyber Gray

Priced at:

• PHP 29,990
• PHP 26,990

For more information about the products available in the Philippines please visit https://www.mi.com/ph, the Xiaomi Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XiaomiPhilippines/ or the POCO Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/POCOPhilippinesOfficial/.

For more information about Xiaomi, please visit our blog http://blog.mi.com/en/. 

The two models will be available at Authorized Mi Stores from June 15, 2020. 

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core. With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. Xiaomi is currently the world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand and has established the world’s leading consumer IoT platform, with 252 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 90 markets around the world.

In July 2019, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the first time, ranking 468th among all, and 7th among internet companies. Xiaomi is the youngest company on the 2019 Fortune Global 500 list. In May 2020, the company made the Forbes Global 2000 List again and its ranking jumped to 384th.