Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro

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POCO F4 compared with POCO X3 Pro
XiaomiPOCO F4XiaomiPOCO X3 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022March 2021
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits–
Display typeE4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrastLCD DotDisplay, as identified by Android Authority; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density–Maker lists 395 ppi
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak450 nits typical; peak brightness not published
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 6
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 HzDynamicSwitch at 30/50/60/90/120 Hz, 240 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display, reading mode 3.0 and Widevine L1
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
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 GHz7 nm Kryo 485 octa-core processor at up to 2.96 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 640
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 AuthorityLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB, tested by maker with a SanDisk card
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamberLiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus with multi-layer graphite and D5 copper heat pipe; maker claim of up to 6°C processor cooling
Cameras
Main camera64 MP (better)48 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 stabilisation48 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm and autofocus
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view
Front camera20 MP, f/2.4520 MP, f/2.2 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm
Video recording4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Front video–Full HD at 30 fps, as reported by TechAdvisor
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixelsAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus and 2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; rear, ultra wide and selfie night modes; simultaneous front/rear dual video
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,160 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 67 W (better)Up to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical5,160 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 11 hours gaming, 18 hours video and 110 hours music
Wired charging67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes33 W fast charging with included 33 W adaptor and Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claims 59% in 30 minutes and full charge in 59 minutes
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g (better)215 g
Thickness7.7 mm (better)9.4 mm
Height × width163.2 × 75.95 mm165.3 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsGlass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian ExpressDual-texture back with reflective central strip and metallic-texture sides; plastic back, as described by TechAdvisor
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula GreenPhantom Black, Metal Bronze and Frost Blue
Water resistance detail–IP53 splash protection; not immersion protection, and liquid/dust damage is excluded from warranty
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockSide fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, compass and IR blaster; Z-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playbackStereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone socket and Hi-Res Audio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviewsMIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviews
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, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, user guide 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 MIMO4G LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIMDual nano-SIMHybrid dual nano-SIM or one SIM plus microSD, as clarified by Android Authority
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz and 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by marketMultifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market
USBUSB-CUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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