Rumor Roundup: Xiaomi Pocophone F2 (Redmi Pro 2), Snapdragon 855, 8GB RAM and more

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    Ever since the announcement of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 back in December 2018, there has been a lot of talk about an upcoming Redmi device powered by the same SoC. This device sporting the SD855 at its heart was recently confirmed by Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi. Some rumors have even claimed that the phone may debut as Poco F2 outside of China.

    The Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Source: mysmartprice.com)

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ALLEGED POCO F2:

    • Some rumors suggest that the Redmi SD855 phone may be called Redmi Pro 2 in China.
    • In India, the same device is rumored to debut as the Poco F2.
    • The device may come with a pop-up camera design on the front which has been seen on phones like the Vivo Nex.
    • Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi, has also confirmed recently that this phone will come with a 3.5mm audio jack.
    • It is highly likely that the device will be equipped with either 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM.
    Leaked picture of a Redmi smartphone with possible popup camera

    Leaked picture of a Redmi smartphone with possible popup camera. (Source: gizmochina.com)

    Some rumors are claiming that the phone might go official in the month of May or June. Considering what a great phone Poco F1 is and the great value for money that it offers, we expect the Poco F2 to be the same. With features such as a pop-up front camera, near bezel-less design, 3.5mm audio jack, an affordable price tag combined with a flagship level processor, this phone is set to create a stir in the market upon its launch.



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