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POCO F2 Pro announced: Who needs a $1,000 flagship?
July 25, 2025
Almost two years after launching thePocophone F1, Xiaomi has finally launched a successor in the POCO F2 Pro, and it’s essentially a rebrandedRedmi K30 Pro.
That means you’ve got a 5G-enabledSnapdragon 865processor with graphite, graphene and vapor chamber cooling, “up to” LPDDR5 RAM, and “up to” UFS 3.1 storage. Presumably this means the base model packs slower LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.0 storage, much like the Redmi K30 Pro.
None of this power means anything if endurance is an issue, so we’re glad to see the POCO F2 Pro packs a 4,700mAh battery. The device also offers 30W wired charging, capable of hitting 100% in 63 minutes. But don’t expectwireless charginghere, presumably because they want to keep costs down.
Much like the Redmi K30 Pro, the POCO F2 Pro packs a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display (full screen, HDR 10, and 60Hz) and a 20MP pop-up selfie camera. It’s a little disappointing to see 60Hz instead of 90Hz or 120Hz here, especially whenRealmeand a few other brands offer it.
The Pro model also touts a quad rear camera setup, featuring a 64MP main camera (IMX686), 13MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP telephoto macro sensor, and 2MP depth sensor. And yes, the device supports8K recordingas we’ve seen on several other phones this year.
Do you think the POCO F2 Pro’s price is competitive in 2020?
In terms of software, you’re able to expect the POCO Launcher 2.0 atopAndroid 10. Xiaomi touts standout features like an app search bar at the bottom of the home screen, automatic app grouping by category, and dark mode.
Other notable POCO F2 Pro features include a3.5mm port, in-display fingerprint sensor, Z-axis linear motor for improved haptic feedback,IR blaster, NFC, and IP53 splash resistance.
The POCO F2 Pro starts at €499 (~$542) for the 6GB/128GB variant, and €599 (~$650) for the 8GB/256GB option. Global availability starts today viaGearbestand AliExpress, with more partners (including Amazon) coming at a later time.
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