Like many of its competitors, Xiaomi has spun the Poco sub-brand off into its own company, just in time for the launch of the Poco X2. The brand is of course well known because of the iconic Poco F1, but it has been well over a year since that model was launched. Poco is now on its own, though it will likely share many resources with Xiaomi for the foreseeable future. The new Poco X2 is sure to be noticed, however fans should be clear that this is not the next version of the Poco F1, and doesn't follow the same formula at all. The Poco X2 is much more conventional and somewhat less path-breaking than its illustrious predecessor.
This phone isn't made of plain plastic and isn't trying to prioritise core specifications and raw power over everything else. Of course people are still expecting Poco to take the lead in terms of pricing, and to an extent, it does. Starting at just Rs. 15,999[1], the Poco X2[2] takes the Realme X2[3] (Review[4]) on and somewhat overshadows the Redmi K20[5] (Review[6]) as well as the Redmi Note 8 Pro[7] (Review[8]).
Will Poco[9] set off another firestorm in the Indian market, and does this mark the beginning of a new era of competitiveness? We can't wait to get started on our review to find out.
Poco X2 design
While the Poco F1[10] (Review[11]) is unapologetically plain-looking and made of simple plastic in order to remain affordable, Poco is trying a different approach here. What we have is a bright, colourful glass rear with a gradient...