Xiaomi POCOPHONE F1 vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro
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| XiaomiPOCOPHONE F1 | XiaomiPOCO F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2018 | November 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.18″ | 6.59″ |
| Resolution | 2246 × 1080 | 2510 × 1156 (better) |
| Sharpness | 403 pixels per inch | 419 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | – | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | – | 3,500 nits |
| Display type | LCD panel, as identified by TechAdvisor; 18.7:9 aspect ratio and 1,500:1 contrast | HyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156 |
| Pixel density | Maker lists 403 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical; peak brightness not published | 600 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 features | 84% NTSC, sunlight display, night display, reading mode and colour-temperature adjustment | HDR10+, 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 | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | 6 GB | 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | 10 nm Kryo 385 octa-core CPU at up to 2.8 GHz | 3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 630 at up to 710 MHz | Qualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQ |
| AI engine | – | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| Storage type | Dual-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 configuration | LPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology | LiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | 2.5× (better) |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 1.4 µm pixels and dual-pixel autofocus; additional 5 MP f/2.0 depth camera with 1.12 µm pixels | Light 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 camera | 20 MP; f/2.0 identified by TechAdvisor | 20 MP |
| Zoom | – | 2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30 fps and HD at 30 fps; HD and Full HD slow motion at 240 fps; electronic stabilisation | 8K 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 video | Full HD recording, as reported by TechAdvisor | Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps |
| Camera features | Portrait mode, burst, panorama, HDR, beautify and lens dirt detection; AI identification of 25 object categories and 206 scenes | Dynamic 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 | ||
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 6,210 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 18 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum | 6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles |
| Wired charging | Quick Charge 3.0; 18 W rating reported in Gadgets360's contemporary first-sale coverage | 100 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 | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 182 g (better) | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 155.5 × 75.2 mm | 157.49 × 75.25 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Materials | Standard polycarbonate back, as described by TechAdvisor and Gadgets360 | Metal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour name |
| Colours | UK maker lists Graphite Black and Steel Blue; the DXOMARK photo illustrates a red regular edition from another region | Black, 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 |
| Biometrics | Rear fingerprint reader and infrared face unlock; maker notes face unlock arrived later by OTA in some regions | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, vibration motor, Hall sensor and ambient light sensor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | 3.5 mm headphone socket | Two symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Microphones | – | Three-microphone array |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI for POCO based on Android 8.1 Oreo, as reported by TechAdvisor and Gadgets360 | Android 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 box | Phone, power adaptor, USB cable, SIM tool, warranty card, user guide and clear case | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | Dual 4G; GSM B2/B3/B5/B8, WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8, LTE FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 and LTE TDD B38/B40/B41 | 5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner |
| SIM | Hybrid tray for two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and a microSD card | Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and wireless display | Wi-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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0; AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDAC | Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast |
| NFC | – | Supported; regional functions vary |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cable |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning |
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