Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F6 Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| XiaomiPOCO F4 | XiaomiPOCO F6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2022 | May 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 3200 × 1440 (better) |
| Sharpness | 395 pixels per inch | 526 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,000 nits (better) |
| Display type | E4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrast | WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 12-bit colour and 68 billion colours |
| Pixel density | – | 526 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak | 700 nits typical with Sunlight mode, 1,200 nits high-brightness mode and up to 4,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5, reported by GSMArena and TechRadar; maker UK spec page does not name the cover glass |
| Display features | 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 | DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, up to 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,160 Hz instantaneous touch sampling; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Original colour PRO, adaptive colours/HDR, reading, cycle, Sunlight and Pro HDR modes; TÜV eye-care certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better) |
| CPU | 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 | TSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X3 up to 3.19 GHz, two Cortex-A715 at 2.8 GHz, two Cortex-A710 at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno; GSMArena identifies Adreno 740 |
| AI engine | Maker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm | – |
| Storage type | 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 | LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0; no expandable storage, confirmed by GSMArena and Tech Advisor |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamber | LiquidCool technology 4.0 IceLoop, 5,000 mm² stainless-steel cooling system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 20 MP (better) | 16 MP |
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisation | Light Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.6, 1/1.55-inch sensor, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixels |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view | 8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP; GSMArena reports f/2.4 and fixed focus |
| Video recording | 4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps | 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120/240/480/960/1,920 fps or 1080p at 120/240/960 fps; Steady Video and video teleprompter |
| Front video | – | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; video teleprompter, time-lapse and short film |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixels | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; Burst shot 2.0, Film Camera, document, pro, panorama, Motion capture, night, portrait, long exposure and HDR modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 120 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 4,500 mAh typical | 5,000 mAh typical |
| Wired charging | 67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes | Up to 120 W HyperCharge; UK 120 W adaptor included; GSMArena notes fastest charging requires Boost mode and the display off |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 195 g (better) | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm (better) | 8.21 mm |
| Height × width | 163.2 × 75.95 mm | 160.86 × 74.95 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP54 |
| Materials | Glass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian Express | Metal frame and quad-curved glass back; GSMArena and TechRadar identify aluminium |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula Green | Black and White |
| Water resistance detail | – | IP54 splash and dust resistance, confirmed by GSMArena, Tech Advisor and TechRadar; maker UK spec page does not publish the rating |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock; maker product page also supports fingerprint-sensor heart-rate monitoring |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motor | Proximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; x-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playback | Stereo dual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviews | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by GSMArena and Tech Advisor; TechRadar tested later Android 15 software |
| Software updates | – | Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and Tech Advisor |
| AI features | – | AI Expansion, Subtitles, Album Search and Magic Erase Pro; regional and software availability varies |
| In the box | 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 | UK phone, 120 W adaptor, USB-C cable, protective case, guides, warranty card, SIM tool and safety information |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 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 | 5G Sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7/6/5/4 and 802.11 a/b/g; maker lists 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; Wi-Fi 7/6 availability varies by region; GSMArena's unit also supports 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 and Dual-Bluetooth; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast |
| NFC | NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market | NFC, availability varies by region |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C; USB 2.0, OTG and no wired video output, confirmed by GSMArena |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1 | BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning |
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