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Xiaomi POCOPHONE F1 vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Ultra

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XiaomiPOCOPHONE F1XiaomiPOCO F8 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2018November 2025
Display
Screen size6.18″6.9″
Resolution2246 × 10802608 × 1200
Sharpness403 pixels per inch416 pixels per inch
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 contrastAMOLED with full RGB subpixel structure, 12-bit colour, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 contrast; marketed as 6.9 inches, with approximately 6.85-inch full-rectangle diagonal stated by the maker
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–POCO Shield Glass
Display features84% NTSC, sunlight display, night display, reading mode and colour-temperature adjustmentDCI-P3, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, circular polarisation, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0, Original Colour PRO, Pro HDR and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 845Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory6 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU10 nm Kryo 385 octa-core CPU at up to 2.8 GHz3 nm, third-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 630 at up to 710 MHzQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker gives no numeric suffix; dedicated VisionBoost D8 with GEX assists supported games with AI super resolution, 120 fps frame interpolation and Game HDR, and selected YouTube/Netflix video scenarios
AI engine–Qualcomm AI engine
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 16 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool TechnologyLiquidCool Technology, 6,700 mm² 3D dual-channel, dual-layer IceLoop system with separate processor and camera cooling; WildBoost optimisation
Cameras
Main camera12 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone50 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone5×
Front camera20 MP32 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 950, 50 MP, f/1.67, 1/1.31-inch sensor, OIS, one glass plus six plastic lens elements and 4-in-1 binning to 2.4 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera–50 MP, f/2.4 and 18 mm equivalent focal length
Telephoto camera–50 MP periscope, f/3.0, OIS, four-element lens, 115 mm equivalent focal length and focusing from 30 cm to infinity
Front camera20 MP; f/2.0 identified by TechAdvisor32 MP; automatic 0.8× framing for group selfies
Zoom–5× optical, 10× lossless in-sensor crop and 20× Ultra Zoom processing
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; HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD at 120/240/480/960/1,920 fps or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front videoFull HD recording, as reported by TechAdvisor4K at 30 fps, Full 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 at 1440p with EIS and HDR, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter and ShootSteady; regional AI gallery editing
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh6,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 50 W
Battery life detail4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon dual-cell battery; maker laboratory claims 15.14 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; PD 3.0/2.0 and 100 W PPS support, with global PPS rollout stated for early December 2025; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes; separate 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–50 W wireless HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 31 minutes; wireless charger sold separately
Charges other devices–Up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight182 g218 g
Thickness8.8 mm7.9 mm
Height × width155.5 × 75.2 mm163.33 × 77.82 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsStandard polycarbonate back, as described by TechAdvisor and Gadgets360Aluminium-alloy frame, camera surround and lens bezel; glass-fibre and third-generation Nano-tech back materials; Denim Blue describes the finish and contains no denim fabric
ColoursUK maker lists Graphite Black and Steel Blue; the DXOMARK photo illustrates a red regular edition from another regionBlack and Denim Blue; main dimensions and weight are for Black, while Denim Blue is 8.3 mm thick and weighs 220 g
Water resistance detail–IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; 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 with press-and-slide enrolment 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 socketBose-tuned 2.1-channel system with two symmetrical 1115F stereo speakers and separate 1620 subwoofer; 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 Gadgets360Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews
AI features–Regional Xiaomi HyperAI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and image-editing tools, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; some features require internet access or software updates
Safety features–Xiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open, unobstructed environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; availability and actual range depend on region and 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, 4×4 MIMO; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78; Surge T1S and Surge T1+ signal tuners
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, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updates
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0; AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDACBluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA, Auracast and MIHC
NFC–Supported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-CUSB-C
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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