Xiaomi POCO F6 vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro
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| XiaomiPOCO F6 | XiaomiPOCO F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2024 | November 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.59″ |
| Resolution | 2712 × 1220 (better) | 2510 × 1156 |
| Sharpness | 446 pixels per inch (better) | 419 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits | 3,500 nits (better) |
| Display type | AMOLED with 68 billion colours | HyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical, 1,000–1,200 nits high-brightness mode and up to 2,400 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 Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | DCI-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 | 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 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | TSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A520 at 2.0 GHz | 3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 735 | Qualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQ |
| AI engine | – | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| Storage type | LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck | 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 4.0 IceLoop with a 4,800 mm² stainless-steel pump | LiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 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 | Sony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.59, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels | 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 | Sony IMX355, 8 MP; f/2.2 and fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena | 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 | OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena | 20 MP |
| Zoom | – | 2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ |
| Video recording | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240 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 | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps | Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps |
| Camera features | Motion tracking focus 2.0, P3 colour imaging, Lightning snap, slow motion and time-lapse | 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 | 5,000 mAh | 6,210 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 90 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,000 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 | Up to 90 W turbo charging; UK 90 W adaptor included | 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 | 179 g (better) | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm (better) | 8 mm |
| Height × width | 160.5 × 74.4 mm | 157.49 × 75.25 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Materials | Plastic frame and rear, confirmed by GSMArena, Trusted Reviews and Notebookcheck | Metal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour name |
| Colours | Black, Green and Titanium | Black, Blue and Titanium Silver |
| Water resistance detail | IP64 splash and dust resistance; not rated for immersion | IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification | 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 | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full 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 |
| 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 box | UK phone, 90 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card | 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 | Dual-SIM 5G+5G or 4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported | 5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner |
| SIM | Dual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck | Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Notebookcheck's review unit also connected to its 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E network | 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 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast |
| NFC | NFC, availability varies by region | Supported; regional functions vary |
| USB | USB-C; USB 2.0 confirmed by Notebookcheck | USB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cable |
| Positioning | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS 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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