Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro
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| XiaomiPOCO F4 | XiaomiPOCO F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2022 | November 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.59″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2510 × 1156 (better) |
| Sharpness | 395 pixels per inch | 419 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,500 nits (better) |
| Display type | E4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrast | HyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156 |
| Brightness detail | 900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak | 600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| 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 | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (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 | 3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQ |
| AI engine | Maker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| 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 RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamber | LiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | 2.5× (better) |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 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/1.88, 1/1.55-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens 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 |
| Telephoto camera | – | 50 MP, f/2.2 and 60 mm equivalent focal length; electronic rather than optical stabilisation confirmed by maker FAQ |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.45 | 20 MP |
| Zoom | – | 2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ |
| Video recording | 4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps |
| Front video | – | Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixels | Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, voice shutter, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteady |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 6,210 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 4,500 mAh typical | 6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles |
| Wired charging | 67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes | 100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 37 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed mode disabled; separate 120 W adaptor recommended |
| Wireless charging | – | Not supported, confirmed by the maker FAQ |
| Charges other devices | – | Up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 195 g (better) | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm (better) | 8 mm |
| Height × width | 163.2 × 75.95 mm | 157.49 × 75.25 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Materials | Glass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian Express | Metal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour name |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula Green | Black, Blue and Titanium Silver |
| Water resistance detail | – | IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; 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 | Two symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Microphones | – | Three-microphone array |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviews | Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, confirmed by maker FAQ |
| Safety features | – | Regional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings |
| 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 | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor |
| 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 SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updates |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast |
| NFC | NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market | Supported; regional functions vary |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cable |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1 | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning |
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