POCO F2/F3 launch imminent as it receives IMDA and Indonesia Telecom certifications

Yesterday, Xiaomi unveiled the new Redmi K40 series in China. Now, a new report suggests that we might be seeing a new Poco smartphone launch pretty soon. Because the alleged POCO F2 or POCO F3 phone has received Indonesia Telecom certification. This suggested that the device will be launching in several Asian markets, including India.

A POCO phone with model number M2012K11AG has been spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflisting) on the Indonesia Telecom website. The certification suggests that the phone will launch with 5G support, just like the Redmi K40.

Earlier this week, the Redmi K40 global variant with model number M2012K11AG received certification from IMDA. The certification has not revealed any information on the specs of the upcoming phone. It is expected to be a rebranded Redmi K40. The company has not yet announced any details about the launch of the new Poco smartphone. All these leaks are based on speculations. We will have to wait for official confirmation from the brand.

Redmi K40 specifications

Redmi K40 recently launched with a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED Full HD+ display that has a 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch response, punch-hole cutout, and slim bottom bezel. It is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and packs up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage that is expandable via a microSD card. The device runs the Android 11 operating system topped with the company’s own MIUI 12.

The smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The front is home to a 20MP camera. Redmi K40 comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and is backed by a 4,520mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support. It has stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, High-Res audio, and an IP53 rating for dust and water-resistance. Connectivity features include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and USB Type-C

Redmi K40 priced at RMB 1,999 (approx Rs 22,400) in China for the base variant and we may see similar pricing for the upcoming POCO F2 or POCO F3 smartphone.