Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F6

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POCO F4 compared with POCO F6
XiaomiPOCO F4XiaomiPOCO F6
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022May 2024
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802712 × 1220 (better)
Sharpness395 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits2,400 nits (better)
Display typeE4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrastAMOLED with 68 billion colours
Pixel density–446 ppi
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak500 nits typical, 1,000–1,200 nits high-brightness mode and up to 2,400 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features100% 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 HzDCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and up to 2,160 Hz instantaneous touch sampling in gaming mode; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Original Color Pro, reading, cycle, Sunlight and Pro HDR modes; TÜV eye-care certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPU7 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 GHzTSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A520 at 2.0 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Qualcomm Adreno; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 735
AI engineMaker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm–
Storage typeLPDDR5 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 AuthorityLPDDR5X and UFS 4.0; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamberLiquidCool technology 4.0 IceLoop with a 4,800 mm² stainless-steel pump
Cameras
Main camera64 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisationSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.59, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of viewSony IMX355, 8 MP; f/2.2 and fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena
Front camera20 MP, f/2.45OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena
Video recording4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front video–1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixelsMotion tracking focus 2.0, P3 colour imaging, Lightning snap, slow motion and time-lapse
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical5,000 mAh typical
Wired charging67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutesUp to 90 W turbo charging; UK 90 W adaptor included
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g179 g (better)
Thickness7.7 mm (better)7.8 mm
Height × width163.2 × 75.95 mm160.5 × 74.4 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP64
MaterialsGlass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian ExpressPlastic frame and rear, confirmed by GSMArena, Trusted Reviews and Notebookcheck
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula GreenBlack, Green and Titanium
Water resistance detail–IP64 splash and dust resistance; not rated for immersion
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playbackDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviewsXiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews
Software updates–Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
AI features–AI Subtitles, Album Search, Expansion and Magic Erase Pro; software rollout and beta availability vary by region
In the boxPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card, safety information and USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptorUK phone, 90 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile networkSub-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 MIMODual-SIM 5G+5G or 4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported
SIMDual nano-SIMDual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Notebookcheck's review unit also connected to its 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E network
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4
NFCNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by marketNFC, availability varies by region
USBUSB-CUSB-C; USB 2.0 confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

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