Review of the new Poco X2: 120 Hz budget display, four cameras

Poco x2

Today, Poco launched the Poco X2, which is a 4G version of the Redmi K30 with a different name on the back

So, let's take a look at it and discuss the main features and specifications.

Design and display

It's safe to say that the Poco X2 is a good-looking phone.On the front, we have a 6.67-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2400×1080.In the upper right corner, there is a small hole for two front cameras, which is very reminiscentGalaxy S10 .

However, unlike Samsung's flagship, the displayPoco X2 is flat, which is preferred by many users. Note that the screen has a high refresh rate. And we're not talking about 90Hz here, Poco offers up to 120Hz. You already know what this means: smooth scrolling and animations, and improved gameplay (if the games you play support it).

The back (as well as the front) is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 and comes in three unusual colors. The elongated protrusion at the back contains 4 cameras, it is surrounded by a circular "halo" similar to the "Mate 30 Pro".

All in all, this phone looks like a premium handset, no doubt. But this is a Poco phone, and what's inside matters even more than looks, so let's get down to the specifications.

Specifications

If you did not know about the technical parameters of RedmiK30, you might be surprised to see that the chip in the Poco X2 — it's not the Snapdragon 865, not even the 855. Instead we get the best chip from the 700 series, what does that give? To be fair, this is the Poco X2 and not the F2, so technically it is not a successor to the previous Poco phone.

Everything else seems satisfactory, we are happysee a large battery coupled with a 27W fast charger. We can't help but notice that our favorite 3.5mm headphone jack is also on board.

But enough about the boring technical specifications, it's time to get to the X2 function, which clearly overshadows the Poco F1.

Camera

As we said earlier, the main cameraconsists of four sensors. By tradition, whenever we hear about a phone with four cameras, we quickly assume that one of them is intended only for depth of field, and X2 is no exception.

Three other cameras — This is an unusual combination. We get a 64MP primary sensor from Sony, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro lens!

Price

The good news is that everyoneyou can get the listed for less than $ 250. The 6 GB version of RAM + 64 GB will cost the equivalent of 225 dollars, while the top version of 8 GB + 256 GB reaches a cost of 280 dollars.

Overall, Poco X2 — decent phoneGreat price, but the problem is that it doesn't have anything personal. If Poco wants to become an independent brand, the company better start creating its own designs, otherwise it will only spread confusion among consumers.