Xiaomi Pocophone F2: When will it be announced and what to expect?
The Xiaomi Pocophone F2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019. Not because it will be simply unforgettable but because it can come to offer a top of the range with a very low value. Like Poco F1, it is believed that the Xiaomi Pocophone F2 can bring that quality of high-end specs and small commitments to give us a smartphone at a lower price.
With the price reduction of the Xiaomi Pocophone F1, it is believed that the Xiaomi Pocophone F2 is here at the door and there are no doubts that it will arrive soon. The first Poco was unveiled in an official way in April, so we are just under a month of seeing its successor announced. Although The rumors are not many, it is expected that the Xiaomi Pocophone F2 is already in the final stage of construction. That is, it is a matter of weeks before we flood you with specifications and leaks of information from the smartphone. In this way, we will look closely at what is almost guaranteed to wait and what we may have at the top of the range of Xiaomi at a nice price.
A device identified by “Poco F2 ” would have passed the Geekbench Capability Test Tool. What strange, however, is the list of settings of the handset. The information tells that we will see a smartphone with Snapdragon 855 processor. So Long, all right. The problem, however, is because of the RAM, verified in 4GB, below the first model of the Pocophone, which features versions of 6GB and 8GB. Even if the Xiaomi brand migrated to LPDDR5X memory (which is almost impossible to see how these modules are not yet mass produced and only Samsung can give a rough estimate of when this can happen), incorporating only 4GB of RAM, it will still be a Downgrade compared to last year, so we should not believe much.
The device has been identified in the Geekbench database and you can read “Xiaomi POCO F2” in the “Model” field of the list. It Is also possible to see that it is equipped with Snapdragon 855, 4 GB of RAM and the still not named Android Q. However, despite so many indications, we have to look with mistrust for this list. The amount of RAM of the alleged Pocophone F2 is smaller than that of its predecessor and even the performance of its processor does not get too close to other devices with the Snapdragon 855. Given this finding, it is possible to suggest, for example, that Xiaomi plans to launch more than one version of Pocophone F2, this being a “lite” model of the device. As there is still no prediction when the successor of Poco F1 will be announced, all we have left is to wait for the next few months and hope for more news.
If the Geekbench listing is true, the Pocophone F2 will be powered by a 855 Snapdragon processor, eight cores, 1.90 GHz speed, and 4GB of RAM. In Addition, it would already bring the Android Q as operating system soon in its release, which should occur in the second half of the year, as the example of its predecessor. However, what raises doubts about the device is its performance: it recorded only 1,776 points in the core test and 6,097 in multiple cores, very low scores for a device with a Snapdragon processor 855, considered the top of the line of the Series.
A less suspicious but still doubtful feature suggested by the last leak is the operating system that will be pre-installed in Poco F2, as Geekbench has identified that the device was running the first development preview of the Android Q During the test. The last year’s phablet debuted with the Oreo Android 8.1 before receiving an upgrade to the Android 9 Pie, and Xiaomi generally does not skip the generations of operating systems in any price segment, particularly when it comes to line tops. Also, assuming that the Poco F2 can be released in August, that is, exactly one year after its predecessor, the Android Q can still be completely stable by then. According to Google’s current roadmap, the first full version is scheduled for the third quarter of the year.
Regardless of the legitimacy of this leak, there is little doubt about whether the Poco F2 is coming after the immense success and critical acclaiming of its predecessor. With regard to smartphones purely focused on performance and value, the Pocophone F1 has literally surpassed all other devices launched last year. The Xiaomi Subbrand basically defeated OnePlus in its own territory and will certainly be seeking to solidify its position as the best high-end value option in the market. Other rumors point out that the Poco F2 should have a significant improvement in its cameras, one of the main criticisms made to it.
What to expect from Xiaomi Pocophone F2?
With the launch date approaching, you can deduce what the new top of the range will bring. Xiaomi Pocophone should offer the latest and most powerful Qualcomm processor. The Snapdragon 855 is the chip that was incorporated into smartphones like the Mi 9, Galaxy S10 and it is expected that the Xiaomi Pocophone F2 will also bring you.
Liquid cooling is also almost guaranteed
Like last year, the new Poco F2 should bring liquid cooling. However, with the release of Black Shark 2 we will have a new technology for this cooling. It Is this technology that is expected in the Xiaomi Pocophone F2. The Xiaomi Pocophone F2 should also be accompanied by a 48MP sensor. Since This will be a smartphone looking at the Budget it is expected that the sensor is from Samsung. That is, the same as we can see in Redmi Note 7. The Mi 9 has a 48MP sensor but with Sony sensor. That is, slightly higher. I’m Sincerely waiting to see three rear cameras. Mainly because the wide angle begins to be more sought after by the public.
A 4000 mAh battery and fast charging
The battery should not be reduced. Since this smartphone is not expected to bring us wireless charging, it is almost guaranteed that it will reward users with a huge battery. Fast charging is also guaranteed. It Remains to be known whether it will be 18W or 27W as the Mi 9.
Smaller notch screen
Like the other Xiaomi smartphones on 2019, the Xiaomi Pocophone F2 is expected to give us a lower notch. Something identical to Redmi Note 7. A small waterdrop notch in the middle part of the device. The biometric sensor on the screen is very desired, however, I do not know to what extent it will be integrated to keep the price low.
Improved glass construction
I don’t think Poco will give us a plastic smartphone. Maybe a model with smaller specs. However, we seriously believe that the high-end future will not fail in construction. This was the sin of the first generation and something tells me that Xiaomi will not make the same mistake again.
Price of Xiaomi Pocophone F2
Let’s face reality as it is. The Xiaomi Pocophone F2 should have a value slightly higher than the predecessor. If the Pocophone F1 went out to market for €300, I fully believe that the next generation will hit the €350 at the time of release. Still, if you wait a little longer, it is guaranteed that you will be able to buy it at a reduced price. Still, a fantastic price for what the smartphone will offer us. In Short, please note that the above statements are not guaranteed. They are a market forecast against brand developments in a year. Hopefully the next few weeks brings us more information about the smartphone.
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