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MagyarXiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G Review - The update to the extremely well-priced smartphone
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G is the successor to the Poco M3 Pro 5G. The M4 Pro 5G bears a lot of similarities to the Redmi Note 11 5G. When compared to the predecessor, the M4 is a bit bigger and heavier, because it comes with a bigger screen. The M4 also comes with a more modern SoC, an additional speaker, and a new camera system.
The Poco M4 5G costs 30 Euros (~$34) more than the predecessor. The model with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory now costs 230 Euros 230-Euro (~$260). The model with 6 GB of RAM or 128 GB of internal storage--our review device--costs 250 Euros (~$295).
Likely Competitors
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.5 % | 01/2022 | Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G Dimensity 810, Mali-G57 MP2 | 195 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.60" | 2400x1080 | |
| 80.5 % | 07/2021 | Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2 | 190 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.50" | 2400x1080 | |
| 80 % | 07/2021 | Vivo Y72 5G Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2 | 193 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.58" | 2408x1080 | |
| 82.4 % | 08/2021 | Oppo A74 5G SD 480, Adreno 619 | 190 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.50" | 2400x1080 | |
| 79.6 % | 08/2021 | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2 | 203 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 6.60" | 2400x1080 |
Case - Textured plastic back
The back of the Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G is one of the few things which distinguish it from the Redmi Note 11 5G. The M4 Pro 5G comes in different colour schemes (Power Black, Poco Yellow and Cool Blue) and has a Poco logo on the back. Because of the 1.7-mm camera bump, the Poco M4 wobbles on flat surfaces without the protective case.
The Xiaomi smartphone looks quite decent. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Both the mid-frame and the back are made of plastic. The latter has a textured surface, which increases grip and helps hide fingerprints. It is worth mentioning, though, that removing the IMEI sticker without it leaving any residue on the back is going to be quite challenging.
The build quality is on an acceptable level. Howbeit, there are tiny gaps between the back cover and the mid-frame, and the power button feels rather mushy. The Poco M4 Pro 5G does not bend or twist, but applying a lot of pressure to the screen can lead to the rippling effect. The smartphone is neither water- nor dustproof. The battery is non-removable.
Connectivity - Poco M4 Pro 5G with an FM radio receiver and IR blaster
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G offers good connectivity options. The USB 2.0 port supports OTG functionality, but it cannot be used for video output. The audio jack is used for sound output, but it can also serve as an antenna for the integrated FM radio receiver. The radio app has a sortable station list and can also record radio programs.
Card Reader
Those who need more storage space can insert a microSD card into the smartphone. External storage cannot be formatted as internal memory. App data cannot be stored on an SD card.
The Poco M4 Pro achieves a decent read rate in our cross-platform SD card benchmark. However, other devices can achieve much higher read speeds with our reference-grade SD card (Angelbird AV Pro V60). When copying data to the SD card, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is very slow.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Angelbird V60) | |
| Oppo A74 5G (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | |
| Vivo Y72 5G (Angelbird V60) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software - Xiaomi smartphone with MIUI for Poco
The Poco M4 Pro 5G runs Android 11 with a proprietary UI, which is known as MIUI 12.5. Xiaomi promises an update to Android 12. There are no other promises of software support. The security patches were last updated in November, 2021.
The MIUI launcher for Poco looks a lot like the bog-standard MIUI launcher. Unfortunately, there are ads in the user interface and a lot of third-party apps, which can be uninstalled. There is no DRM certification.
Communication & GNSS - Poco with a 5G modem
The Poco M4 Pro 5G supports all current cellular communications standards as well as Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, Wi-Fi 5 and 5G Sub6. The Xiaomi smartphone supports a lot of frequency bands, for a device in this price range.
Unfortunately, we could not perform any Wi-Fi benchmarks because the Poco smartphone failed repeatedly to connect to our reference-grade router Netgear Nighthawk AX12. We shall wait for an update to the smartphone and the router, and try to perform our Wi-Fi benchmarks, then, if need be.
The Poco M4 Pro 5G acquires the user’s location quickly and accurately even indoors. However, the single-band GNSS module of the Xiaomi smartphone is not the best for geolocation.
In order to determine how accurate our review device is when it comes to navigation, we take it with us on a bike ride. The low-priced smartphone did not map the route that we took very accurately. However, it is good enough for occasional navigation.
Telephony & Call Quality
The Poco M4 Pro 5G sounds decent as long as it is held close to the ear. However, the user sounds a bit nasal. Thanks to active noise control, talking on busy streets presents no problems. However, there is always some background noise. In places where many people are talking at the same time, there are sometimes short dropouts. In loudspeaker mode, there is some reverb, but the user’s voice gets picked up well even at a medium distance from the phone. That being said, the user’s voice occasionally drops out for a very short time.
The Poco M4 Pro is a hybrid-SIM smartphone, meaning that it can be used with two SIM cards or with one SIM card and one microSD card at the same time. eSIM functionality is not supported. VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling are supported, but there is no way to create a SIP account.
Cameras - Fewer lenses, more quality?
The resolution of the front-facing camera has doubled compared to the Poco M3 Pro. It can take photos in four different aspect ratios (1:1, 3:4, 9:16 and 9:20), and can record video at up to 1080p30. The image quality is good enough for social media and messaging apps. However, the images appear a bit oversharpened.
The main camera has changed quite a bit. The main sensor can now shoot 50-MP photos in the same aspect ratios as the front-facing camera. The photos are decent, but they often look a bit washed-out and blurry. The autofocus occasionally falters when focusing on faraway subjects. 10X digital zoom is supported, but the quality degrades significantly beyond 5X zoom. The ultra-wide angle lens produces decent images with a good depth of field, but there are chromatic aberrations at the edges. Moreover, distortion correction should be disabled because it can cause very severe distortions, which is quite a shame.
Video can be recorded with the main camera at up to 1080p60.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
HauptkameraHauptkameraUltraweitwinkel5-facher ZoomLow-Light
Under controlled lighting conditions, the main camera of the Poco M4 Pro 5G produces naturally looking photos. Our test chart is reproduced very well, but there is some blurriness at the edges.
Accessories & Warranty
The Poco M4 Pro 5G comes with a 33-W modular power adapter, a USB cable (Type-A to Type-C), a transparent silicone case, stickers and a SIM card removal tool. Xiaomi does not offer any custom accessories for the Poco M4 Pro 5G.
The manufacturer offers 12 months of warranty. The seller’s warranty is not affected.
Input Devices & Handling - Highly responsive thanks to 90/240 Hz
The capacitive touchscreen of the Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G can recognize up to ten inputs at the same time and has a sampling rate of 240 Hz. In combination with the 90 Hz refresh rate, the smartphone feels very responsive, which is not that common in this price range. A screen protector has been applied to the display at the factory.
Google's GBoard serves as the main keyboard. However, it can be replaced with any other keyboard from the Play Store. The additional input gestures, such as double tapping on the display to wake it up, are quite useful in practice. The one-handed mode is also included.
The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button. It unlocks the smartphone quickly and reliably. It can be configured to perform other functions in the settings menu by way of long-pressing, double-pressing, or double-tapping. Furthermore, facial recognition is supported, but it is less secure.
Display - Flicker-free 90-Hz IPS panel in the Poco M4 Pro 5G
The size of the Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G’s screen has grown slightly when compared to the predecessor. The pixel density remains high, though, thanks to the unchanged resolution (2400x1080 pixels). With the ambient light sensor enabled, the brightness now peaks at over 500 cd/m², which is a significant improvement. With the ambient light sensor disabled, the brightness peaks at about 420 cd/m². In the APL50 test, in which the screen displays a pattern of alternating black and white squares of equal size, we measured a brightness of 512 cd/m² in the centre of the screen.
HRD is not supported, which is not surprising given the maximum brightness. However, the Poco M4 Pro comes with a flicker-free panel, which should make reading e-books more comfortable on the eyes. The low minimum brightness is another plus here, as is the low blue light mode.
Thanks to the 90-Hz refresh rate, the Xiaomi smartphone feels very smooth. Having said that, both the contrast ratio and the black value are quite poor.
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Brightness Distribution: 91 %
Center on Battery: 504 cd/m²
Contrast: 700:1 (Black: 0.72 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.3 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 4.1 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
99.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.28
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G TFT-LCD, 2400x1080, 6.60 | Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G IPS, 2400x1080, 6.50 | Vivo Y72 5G IPS, 2408x1080, 6.58 | Oppo A74 5G LTPS, 2400x1080, 6.50 | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G IPS, 2400x1080, 6.60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 60% | -2% | 45% | -1% | |
| Brightness middle | 504 | 427 -15% | 419 -17% | 582 15% | 415 -18% |
| Brightness | 499 | 404 -19% | 384 -23% | 573 15% | 378 -24% |
| Brightness Distribution | 91 | 87 -4% | 87 -4% | 94 3% | 76 -16% |
| Black Level * | 0.72 | 0.17 76% | 0.7 3% | 0.35 51% | 0.26 64% |
| Contrast | 700 | 2512 259% | 599 -14% | 1663 138% | 1596 128% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.3 | 1.5 55% | 3.32 -1% | 1.8 45% | 5.41 -64% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 6 | 2.1 65% | 5.06 16% | 3.4 43% | 9.77 -63% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 4.1 | 1.6 61% | 3 27% | 2 51% | 4.8 -17% |
| Gamma | 2.28 96% | 2.3 96% | 2.203 100% | 2.26 97% | 2.348 94% |
| CCT | 7041 92% | 6652 98% | 7236 90% | 6736 96% | 7748 84% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17900 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
Our Calman test reveals acceptable colour and grayscale performance in the Livid mode and with the colour temperature set to warm. However, the predecessor offered slightly better colour reproduction. There is a slight magenta cast, which does not prove annoying in day-to-day use.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 34.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 20.8 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 14 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 91 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 50 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 25.6 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 24.4 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 84 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
On overcast days, the screen is full of reflections, but is still readable. In summer, the display of the Poco M4 Pro 5G will be hard to read, given its low brightness.
The viewing angles are very good. We did not observe any clouding, glow or ghosting. The brightness falls at very acute angles, though.
Performance - Dimensity 810 in the Poco M4 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810. The naming is quite confusing here because the Dimensity 810 is not the true successor to the Dimensity 800 or 800U. It is rather the successor to the Dimensity 700 since it offers the same GPU.
The CPU of the Dimensity 810 is made of two clusters (two cortex-A72 cores clocked at up to 2.4 Hz and 6 Cortex-A55 clocked at up to 1.8 GHz). The Dimensity 810 is faster than its predecessor in both gaming benchmarks and Geekbench.
MediaTek does not provide a lot of specifics about the iGPU, but it still lists it as the ARM Mali-G57 MP2. Xiaomi claims, though, that the iGPU can clock up to 1068 MHz whereas the iGPU of the Dimensity 700 operates at 700 to 950 MHz. In the offscreen benchmarks, the Poco M4 Pro 5G performs 16 to 21 % better than the devices with the Dimensity 700. In the onscreen benchmarks, the lead is smaller.
| GFXBench 3.1 | |
| on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3.7 - 158, n=185, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (6.2 - 279, n=185, last 2 years) | |
| Antutu v9 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (102602 - 1650926, n=153, last 2 years) | |
| AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| VRMark - Amber Room (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2523 - 10071, n=12, last 2 years) | |
| Basemark GPU 1.2 | |
| 1920x1080 OpenGL Medium Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (7.65 - 13860, n=54, last 2 years) | |
| OpenGL Medium Native (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (9.3 - 9309, n=53, last 2 years) | |
| 1280x720 Vulkan Simple Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2.12 - 39496, n=56, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 Vulkan Medium Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (7.51 - 15712, n=55, last 2 years) | |
| Vulkan Medium Native (sort by value) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (10 - 14706, n=54, last 2 years) | |
The Poco M4 Pro 5G takes first place in our comparison chart when it comes to the browser benchmarks. All in all, it achieves decent results.
| Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Average of class Smartphone | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G | |
| Realme 7 5G | |
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 351, n=173, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G (Chrome 96) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G (Chrome 87) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G (Chrome 91.0.4472.101) | |
| Realme 7 5G (Chrome 68) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G (Chrome 96) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G (Chrome 87) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G (Chrome 91.0.4472.101) | |
| Realme 7 5G (Chrome 86) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Smartphone (14.9 - 445, n=157, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G (Chrome 96) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G (Chome 87) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chome 92) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G (Chrome 91.0.4472.101) | |
| Realme 7 5G (Chome 86) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (39 - 304, n=122, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G (Chrome 96) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G (Chrome 87) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G (Chrome 91.0.4472.101) | |
| Realme 7 5G (Chrome 86) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (4633 - 89112, n=213, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G (Chrome 96) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 (14427 - 19010, n=2) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G (Chrome 91.0.4472.101) | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G (Chrome 87) | |
| Realme 7 5G (Chrome 86) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Realme 7 5G (Chrome 86) | |
| Oppo Reno4 Z 5G (Chrome 87) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G (Chrome 91.0.4472.101) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G (Chrome 96) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 () | |
| Average of class Smartphone (388 - 9999, n=173, last 2 years) | |
* ... smaller is better
Just like its predecessor, the Poco M4 Pro 5G comes with rather expensive and relatively fast UFS 2.2 storage.
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G | Vivo Y72 5G | Oppo A74 5G | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | Average 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 4% | -21% | -31% | -51% | 4% | 79% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 964 | 954 -1% | 956 -1% | 492.6 -49% | 300.5 -69% | 708 ? -27% | 1508 ? 56% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 471 | 489.1 4% | 13.6 -97% | 265.3 -44% | 210.3 -55% | 517 ? 10% | 1118 ? 137% |
| Random Read 4KB | 148.8 | 155.8 5% | 164.4 10% | 153.2 3% | 118 -21% | 188 ? 26% | 247 ? 66% |
| Random Write 4KB | 171.8 | 186.1 8% | 179.4 4% | 115.8 -33% | 69.2 -60% | 182.5 ? 6% | 272 ? 58% |
Gaming - Up to 90 FPS, but with limitations
The ARM Mali-G57 MP2 is a low-end graphics chip, which can run modern, demanding games only at low settings. The improvement in performance offered by the Poco M4 Pro 5G does not change the situation in any way. Here, even Armajet is limited to 30 FSP. Old titles such as Dead Trigger can be run at 90 FPS, though.
Emissions - Now with stereo speakers
Temperature
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G never gets hot or throttles.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 34.7 °C / 94 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 31.4 °C / 89 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.7 °C / 84 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.
Speakers
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G comes with two speakers. This can be quite practical if one of the speakers gets covered. The M4 Pro 5G sounds about as well as its predecessor, that is, somewhat muffled.
There is a 3.5-mm audio jack with a low noise floor (SNR: 85.74 dBFS). Almost all common Bluetooth codecs are supported (SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX TWS+, LDAC, LHDC V1-4).
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (89.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 31.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.4% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 7.6% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 37% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 55% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 57% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 36% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Vivo Y72 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.5% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.4% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (9.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 26% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 65% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 46% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 45% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Battery Life - Poco M4 Pro 5G with a 5000-mAh battery
Energy Consumption
The power draw of the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit lower when idle, but it is slightly higher under load, which is due in large part to the brighter panel, since the battery runtimes tend to be slightly better when the brightness is adjusted.
The Xiaomi smartphone can be completely recharged within 68 minutes with the included 33-W charger. The 50 percent battery charge is achieved within 30 minutes and the 80 percent mark is cracked within 48 minutes. Wireless charging is not supported.
| Off / Standby |   0.04 / 0.18 Watt |
| Idle |  0.51 / 1.96 / 2.01 Watt |
| Load |
3.86 / 5.62 Watt |
    
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| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G 5000 mAh | Oppo A74 5G 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G 5000 mAh | Average MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -4% | 7% | -6% | 0% | -25% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 0.51 | 0.69 -35% | 0.63 -24% | 0.9 -76% | 0.51 ? -0% | 0.897 ? -76% |
| Idle Average * | 1.96 | 2.04 -4% | 1.74 11% | 1.3 34% | 1.96 ? -0% | 1.452 ? 26% |
| Idle Maximum * | 2.01 | 2.07 -3% | 1.75 13% | 1.7 15% | 2.01 ? -0% | 1.629 ? 19% |
| Load Average * | 3.86 | 3.27 15% | 3.14 19% | 3.8 2% | 3.86 ? -0% | 5.55 ? -44% |
| Load Maximum * | 5.62 | 5.33 5% | 4.75 15% | 5.8 -3% | 5.62 ? -0% | 8.31 ? -48% |
* ... smaller is better
Power draw: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power draw: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Battery Life
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G achieves decent battery runtimes for a smartphone with a 5000-mAh battery. Nevertheless, it is beaten by the rest of the competition.
In our practical web-browsing test, in which the brightness is set to 150 cd/m², the M4 gets a spot at the bottom of our comparison chart. This is probably due to the Wi-Fi module, which already caused problems in the test with our reference-grade router. Future updates will likely fix these issues.
| Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G 5000 mAh | Vivo Y72 5G 5000 mAh | Oppo A74 5G 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G 5000 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | 4% | 12% | 27% | 13% | |
| Reader / Idle | 2722 | 2812 3% | 2853 5% | ||
| H.264 | 1008 | 1158 15% | 1307 30% | ||
| WiFi v1.3 | 966 | 1025 6% | 1084 12% | 1223 27% | 1156 20% |
| Load | 322 | 300 -7% | 316 -2% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict to the global version of the Redmi Note 11 5G
The Poco M4 Pro 5G is the global version of the Redmi Note 11 5G, which is positioned as an entry-level device. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi smartphone has a lot to offer. For instance, it comes with a 90-Hz screen, NFS chip, 5G module, headphone jack, an IR blaster, stereo speakers, FM radio, microSD card slot and a 33-W charger.
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G does not reinvent the wheel, but offers good hardware at a low price.
The dual camera system is a step in the right direction. There is no macro lens, but the ultra wide-angle lens works surprisingly well. The main camera takes decent pictures. However, here we expected more, given the 50-MP image sensor.
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G cannot be criticised too harshly, given its price. Sure, there is no true dual SIM functionality, but other than that its feature set is pretty solid. Strong competitors include the Oppo A74 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G.
Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G can be currently purchased on eBay for about 260 dollars.
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G
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01/12/2022 v7
Daniel Schmidt
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