Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro

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POCO F4 compared with POCO F8 Pro
XiaomiPOCO F4XiaomiPOCO F8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022November 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.59″
Resolution2400 × 10802510 × 1156 (better)
Sharpness395 pixels per inch419 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,500 nits (better)
Display typeE4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrastHyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
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 HzHDR10+, 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
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory6 GB – 8 GB12 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 GHz3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Qualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQ
AI engineMaker overview cites 15 TOPS from QualcommQualcomm Hexagon NPU
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 RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamberLiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation
Cameras
Main camera64 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2.5× (better)
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisationLight 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 camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view8 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 camera20 MP, f/2.4520 MP
Zoom–2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ
Video recording4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps8K 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 featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixelsDynamic 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
Battery4,500 mAh6,210 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles
Wired charging67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes100 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
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g (better)199 g
Thickness7.7 mm (better)8 mm
Height × width163.2 × 75.95 mm157.49 × 75.25 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsGlass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian ExpressMetal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour name
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula GreenBlack, 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
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playbackTwo symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Microphones–Three-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviewsAndroid 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 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 adaptorPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor
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 MIMO5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-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
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFCNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by marketSupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-CUSB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cable
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning

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