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Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of smartphones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

25%

5.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.7

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

5.1

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 84% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £220

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

5.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.7

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

5.1

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

6.7
Brand name
Poco
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor which is faster than processors in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 80.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 80.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
386 ppi
Pixel density
386 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 386 ppi which is lower than that of 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
27 W
Charging speed
27 W
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 27 W which is slower than in 65.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
68 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
68 min
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 68 min which is slower than 57.3% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.3 mm
Height
165.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.3 mm which is taller than 69.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
76.6 mm
Width
76.6 mm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.6 mm which is wider than 65.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.79 mm
Thickness
8.79 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.79 mm which is thicker than 71.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
208 g
Weight
208 g
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 208 g which is heavier than 69.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,320 cm³
Device volume
100,320 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,320 cm³ which is larger than 64.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
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Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    41 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    41 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    20 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP & 2 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP & 2 MP vs 16 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4 & f/2.2
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 & f/2.2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 & f/2.2 vs f/2.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 39.5% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    575 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (575 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    575 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 39.5% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    575 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (575 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    575 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% larger process node
    Process node
    8 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 32.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    640
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (640 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    640 vs 942
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    14.9 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 35.1% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,643
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,643 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,643 vs 2,533
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 35.5% lower PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    2,829
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (2,829 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    2,829 vs 4,389
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No Galileo support
    Galileo support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone does not support Galileo, the average smartphone does. 98.7% of smartphones support the Galileo satellite system.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 500 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 24.2% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    500 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1500:1
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 2.3% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    386 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (386 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    386 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 18.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    27 W
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (27 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    27 W vs 33 W
  • 6 min slower full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    68 min
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (68 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    68 min vs 62 min
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 4 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    February 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 6% heavier
    Weight
    208 g
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (208 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    208 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.49 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.79 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.79 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.7 mm taller
    Height
    165.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.6 mm wider
    Width
    76.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.6 mm vs 76 mm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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digit.in
01/08/2023
Summary of the review
Poco X2 Review: Near perfect experience ruined by pesky ads - Digit
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techradar.com
26/03/2020
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Poco X2 review - TechRadar
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gizchina.com
25/03/2020
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POCO X2 Review: The ultimate value for money mid-ranger - Gizchina
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counterpointresearch.com
17/03/2020
Summary of the review
Poco X2 Hits The Sweet Spot With A Fluid Display and Striking Design - Counterpoint Research
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thehindubusinessline.com
03/03/2020
Summary of the review
POCO X2 review: Powerful and packing a bunch - Business Line
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androidcentral.com
04/02/2020
Summary of the review
POCO X2 review: A great phone once you look past its Redmi K30 origins - Android Central
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androidauthority.com
04/02/2020
Summary of the review
POCO X2 review: 120Hz on a budget - Android Authority

Third-party reviews

What we like about Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB)

  • High 120Hz refresh rate provides a very smooth scrolling and gaming experience
  • Strong value for money with competitive pricing in the mid-range segment
  • Primary 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor delivers detailed and high-quality daylight photos
  • Reliable 4500mAh battery life that typically lasts a full day of moderate use
  • Fast 27W charging capabilities (included in the box) that fully charges the device in about 70 minutes
  • Includes physical features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, and responsive side-mounted fingerprint sensor

What we don't like about Poco X2 (8GB + 256GB)

  • IPS LCD panel lacks the deep blacks and vibrant colors found on AMOLED displays
  • Large 6.67-inch screen and 208g weight make the device feel bulky and heavy for some
  • Camera performance struggles in low-light conditions with noticeable noise
  • The dual punch-hole cutout for the front cameras can be distracting during media consumption
  • Secondary 2MP macro and depth sensors are often described as 'gimmicky' with average results
  • Software experience on MIUI can occasionally feel unoptimized with bugs or janky animations

Verdict

The POCO X2 (8GB + 256GB variant) is a value-focused mid-range smartphone known for bringing high-end features like a 120Hz refresh rate 6.67-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display and a 64MP Sony IMX686 quad-camera setup to an aggressive price point. Powered by the gaming-centric Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor and a substantial 4,500mAh battery with 27W fast charging support (charger included in the box), it offers robust performance and all-day battery life. The 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage (expandable via a hybrid SIM slot) provide excellent capacity. Primary cons include the use of an LCD panel instead of a more vibrant AMOLED screen, a bulky build, a hybrid SIM slot that forces a choice between dual-SIM functionality and storage expansion, a single bottom-firing speaker, and potential software optimization issues (lag or notification problems) with MIUI that can hinder the full potential of the 120Hz display.

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