After a Little M4 Pro rather interesting in the 200 € segment, the young brand today updates another affordable model with the X4 Pro 5G. An improved version of X3 Pro who still has to make some concessions.
The Poco X4 Pro 5G is a good entry-level smartphone that should be able to face the future with confidence. We regret that the brand has opted for a less efficient SoC (especially on the CPU part) than the previous model, but it has optimized it well enough so that it is not felt on a daily basis. This choice, however, made it possible to equip it with an excellent Oled screen that we take a lot of pleasure in using. The smartphone certainly does not shine in photos, but its wide-angle behaves quite well during the day. In addition, it has excellent autonomy and recharges in three quarters of an hour. The compromise offered by this Poco X4 Pro 5G therefore seems interesting to us, even if the competition is well positioned.
Points forts
- Original finish.
- Nice Oled screen.
- Well optimized SoC.
- Very good battery life and fast charging.
Weak points
- Imposing dimensions.
- Switch to a less powerful SoC than before.
- Rather average photo part.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).
An alternative
The Edge 20 is a good representative of Motorola’s new ambitions. The smartphone stands out thanks to an excellent Oled screen, a powerful chip without being too energy-consuming, as well as a solid autonomy. Without achieving excellence in photography, it offers a triple sensor capable of adapting to a large number of situations. If the lack of IP certification or microSD port is not a major flaw for you, this Edge 20 could well become a serious choice in the mid-range market.