Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Xiaomi POCO F4
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| XiaomiPOCO F3 | XiaomiPOCO F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2021 | June 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2400 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 395 pixels per inch | 395 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display type | AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio and 5,000,000:1 contrast | E4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrast |
| Brightness detail | 900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak | 900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | HDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing, MEMC, SGS Eye Care Display and Seamless Pro 120 Hz certification | 100% 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 | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 6 GB – 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | 7 nm Kryo 585 octa-core processor at up to 3.2 GHz | 7 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 |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| AI engine | – | Maker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android Authority | LPDDR5 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 camera | 48 MP | 64 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.79 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm | 64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view | 8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.45 | 20 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; HD and Full HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps | 4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Additional 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 frame | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixels |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,520 mAh (better) | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 33 W | Up to 67 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 4,520 mAh typical | 4,500 mAh typical |
| Wired charging | 33 W fast charging | 67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g (better) |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.7 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 163.7 × 76.4 mm | 163.2 × 75.95 mm |
| Materials | Glass front and back with plastic frame, as described by Android Authority | Glass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian Express |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Deep Ocean Blue, Arctic White and Night Black | Moonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula Green |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | Side fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos enabled by later OTA and HDR10 video support; no headphone socket, as confirmed by Android Authority | Stereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playback |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviews | MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviews |
| In the box | Phone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptor, protective case, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card | Phone, 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 network | Dual-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 MHz | Sub-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 |
| SIM | Dual SIM; maker specification controls TechAdvisor's conflicting single-SIM description | Dual nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by region | NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market |
| USB | USB-C, as confirmed by Android Authority | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1 |
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