Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Xiaomi POCO F4

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POCO F3 compared with POCO F4
XiaomiPOCO F3XiaomiPOCO F4
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021June 2022
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,300 nits
Display typeAMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio and 5,000,000:1 contrastE4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrast
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresHDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing, MEMC, SGS Eye Care Display and Seamless Pro 120 Hz certification100% DCI-P3 typical, TrueColor, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, MEMC, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing and SGS Eye Care Display; maker DynamicSwitch offers 60/90/120 Hz
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU7 nm Kryo 585 octa-core processor at up to 3.2 GHz7 nm Kryo 585; one A77-based Prime core at 3.2 GHz, three A77-based Gold cores at 2.42 GHz and four A55-based Silver cores at 1.8 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 650
AI engine–Maker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android AuthorityLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; India review's 12 GB configuration is not a UK option; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android Authority
Cooling–LiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera48 MP, f/1.79 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view
Front camera20 MP, f/2.4520 MP, f/2.45
Video recording4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; HD and Full HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 5 MP f/2.4 telemacro camera with autofocus at 3–7 cm; night mode 2.0 and selfie night mode; AI cinema modes include Magic Zoom, slow shutter, time freeze, night time-lapse, parallel world and freeze frameAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixels
Battery and charging
Battery4,520 mAh (better)4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 67 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,520 mAh typical4,500 mAh typical
Wired charging33 W fast charging67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g195 g (better)
Thickness7.8 mm7.7 mm (better)
Height × width163.7 × 76.4 mm163.2 × 75.95 mm
MaterialsGlass front and back with plastic frame, as described by Android AuthorityGlass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian Express
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Deep Ocean Blue, Arctic White and Night BlackMoonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula Green
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockSide fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motor
SpeakersStereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos enabled by later OTA and HDR10 video support; no headphone socket, as confirmed by Android AuthorityStereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playback
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviewsMIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviews
In the boxPhone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptor, protective case, SIM tool, user guide and warranty cardPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card, safety information and USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual-SIM 5G; n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n77/n78; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B28/B66 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHzSub-6 GHz NSA/SA 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO
SIMDual SIM; maker specification controls TechAdvisor's conflicting single-SIM descriptionDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
NFCNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by regionNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market
USBUSB-C, as confirmed by Android AuthorityUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavICGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1

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