Xiaomi to launch Flipkart-exclusive Poco F1 smartphone on Aug 22: Know more

Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is gearing up to debut its premium mobile phone brand Poco in India with the launch of Poco F1 on August 22. The Flipkart-exclusive smartphone is expected to add a touch of premium to the portfolio of parent Xiaomi, known mostly for its budget and midrange smartphones.

In a recent media interaction, Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain said that the company had been working on a premium smartphone, which would not be from the company’s existing portfolio but a new offering designed specifically for Indian consumers. The phone is said to have premium looks, features and specifications. However, as informed by Jain, it will be a device for masses, and therefore, a reasonable price tag.

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While there is no official confirmation around the Poco F1 specifications and features, a recent tweet on Poco official handle confirmed that the phone would feature Qualcomm chipset, likely to be flagship Snapdragon 845 system-on-chip. Otherwise, the Poco F1 is expected to sport a 5.99-inch fullHD+ display, 4000mAh battery, 12-megapixel and 5MP dual rear cameras, 20MP selfie camera and fingerprint sensor on the back. The phone is expected to get three RAM and internal storage configurations -- 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. It is reported to come in four colour options – red, grey, blue and gradient, and Kevlar. The Poco F1 smartphone is expected to be priced at around Rs 34,000.