POCO appears to be gearing up for the release of a special-edition smartphone. The Xiaomi subsidiary is rumored to collaborate with Marvel Studios, coinciding with the highly anticipated release of the Deadpool & Wolverine movie on July 26. Recently, Microsoft introduced a Deadpool-themed controller. While the launch date for the POCO device is still a mystery, a tipster has leaked an image on X, offering a sneak peek of this enigmatic smartphone. Read on for more details.
POCO’s Deadpool-themed Smartphone in the Works
The leaked image reveals the POCO limited edition smartphone in a striking Red color with a leather-textured back panel, reminiscent of Deadpool’s iconic Crimson Red. The LED flash unit features a superhero insignia, and the right side of the panel displays the ‘special limited edition’ text in a Yellow hue underneath the POCO branding. Additionally, the character’s katana blade is visible beneath the camera sensors.
As a special limited-edition device, the upcoming POCO smartphone is expected to come in a customized box accompanied by goodies such as stickers, a keychain, and more. It might also feature a customized user interface. The device could be released on July 26, with sales starting in early August.
Anticipated Specifications and Features
Based on the camera layout of the POCO limited edition smartphone, it is speculated to be the POCO F6. This model was spotted in the HyperOS database back in April. The POCO F6 boasts a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It features dual rear cameras with 50MP and 8MP sensors. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, equipped with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging.
