Xiaomi POCOPHONE F1 vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro

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POCOPHONE F1 compared with POCO F8 Pro
XiaomiPOCOPHONE F1XiaomiPOCO F8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2018November 2025
Display
Screen size6.18″6.59″
Resolution2246 × 10802510 × 1156 (better)
Sharpness403 pixels per inch419 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–120 Hz
Peak brightness–3,500 nits
Display typeLCD panel, as identified by TechAdvisor; 18.7:9 aspect ratio and 1,500:1 contrastHyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156
Pixel densityMaker lists 403 ppi–
Brightness detail500 nits typical; peak brightness not published600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features84% NTSC, sunlight display, night display, reading mode and colour-temperature adjustmentHDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 845Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory6 GB12 GB (better)
Storage64 GB, 128 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPU10 nm Kryo 385 octa-core CPU at up to 2.8 GHz3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz
GPUAdreno 630 at up to 710 MHzQualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQ
AI engine–Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Storage typeDual-channel LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage; UK maker lists 6 GB/64 GB and 6 GB/128 GB; India Armoured Edition reviewed separately is not a UK configurationLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool TechnologyLiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation
Cameras
Main camera12 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2.5× (better)
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera12 MP, f/1.9, 1.4 µm pixels and dual-pixel autofocus; additional 5 MP f/2.0 depth camera with 1.12 µm pixelsLight Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.55-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera–8 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto camera–50 MP, f/2.2 and 60 mm equivalent focal length; electronic rather than optical stabilisation confirmed by maker FAQ
Front camera20 MP; f/2.0 identified by TechAdvisor20 MP
Zoom–2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ
Video recording4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30 fps and HD at 30 fps; HD and Full HD slow motion at 240 fps; electronic stabilisation8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front videoFull HD recording, as reported by TechAdvisorFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresPortrait mode, burst, panorama, HDR, beautify and lens dirt detection; AI identification of 25 object categories and 206 scenesDynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, voice shutter, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteady
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh6,210 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles
Wired chargingQuick Charge 3.0; 18 W rating reported in Gadgets360's contemporary first-sale coverage100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 37 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed mode disabled; separate 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–Not supported, confirmed by the maker FAQ
Charges other devices–Up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight182 g (better)199 g
Thickness8.8 mm8 mm (better)
Height × width155.5 × 75.2 mm157.49 × 75.25 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsStandard polycarbonate back, as described by TechAdvisor and Gadgets360Metal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour name
ColoursUK maker lists Graphite Black and Steel Blue; the DXOMARK photo illustrates a red regular edition from another regionBlack, Blue and Titanium Silver
Water resistance detail–IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader and infrared face unlock; maker notes face unlock arrived later by OTA in some regionsUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, vibration motor, Hall sensor and ambient light sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor
Speakers3.5 mm headphone socketTwo symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Microphones–Three-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI for POCO based on Android 8.1 Oreo, as reported by TechAdvisor and Gadgets360Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, confirmed by maker FAQ
Safety features–Regional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings
In the boxPhone, power adaptor, USB cable, SIM tool, warranty card, user guide and clear casePhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual 4G; GSM B2/B3/B5/B8, WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8, LTE FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 and LTE TDD B38/B40/B415G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner
SIMHybrid tray for two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and a microSD cardDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and wireless displayWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updates
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0; AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDACBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFC–Supported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-CUSB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cable
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDouGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning

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