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Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$160
Not US-official; USD-equivalent of global/Asia pricing
$229 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until November 2024 · Buy-by November 2022

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2021◆ Buy-by Nov 20222024

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Poco M4 Pro 5G should be supported until around November 2024. Buying it today still gets you about -1.6 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

Our verdict

Affordable 5G with a 90Hz screen and ultra-wide camera, trading the 4G model's AMOLED for an LCD panel.

Pros

  • Adds 5G via the Dimensity 810 chip
  • 90Hz LCD with stereo speakers
  • 50MP main plus a real 8MP ultra-wide camera

Cons

  • LCD panel instead of the 4G model's AMOLED
  • Software support is now ending
Best for: Budget buyers who specifically want 5GBest for: Those who value high refresh and ultra-wide over AMOLEDAvoid if: You prefer an AMOLED displayAvoid if: You want a phone with years of updates left

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.6-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 90Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 810
RAM4GB / 6GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide8MP
front16MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions163.6 × 75.8 × 8.8 mm
Weight195 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front, plastic back and frame
Water resistanceIP53
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 11 with MIUI 12.5 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Poco M4 Pro 5G have an AMOLED screen?

No. The 5G model uses a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz IPS LCD, whereas the 4G Poco M4 Pro has an AMOLED panel.

What chipset powers the Poco M4 Pro 5G?

It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, a 6nm 5G chip that delivers sub-6GHz 5G connectivity.

Is the Poco M4 Pro 5G still getting updates?

It launched on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 and received around two OS upgrades, so its update window has essentially closed.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.