Xiaomi POCO F6 vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro

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POCO F6 compared with POCO F8 Pro
XiaomiPOCO F6XiaomiPOCO F8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024November 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.59″
Resolution2712 × 1220 (better)2510 × 1156
Sharpness446 pixels per inch (better)419 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits3,500 nits (better)
Display typeAMOLED with 68 billion coloursHyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 1,000–1,200 nits high-brightness mode and up to 2,400 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 VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresDCI-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 certificationsHDR10+, 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 8s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUTSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A520 at 2.0 GHz3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 735Qualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQ
AI engine–Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Storage typeLPDDR5X and UFS 4.0; no microSD slot, confirmed by NotebookcheckLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool technology 4.0 IceLoop with a 4,800 mm² stainless-steel pumpLiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2.5× (better)
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main cameraSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.59, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixelsLight 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 cameraSony IMX355, 8 MP; f/2.2 and fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena8 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 cameraOV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena20 MP
Zoom–2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240 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 video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresMotion tracking focus 2.0, P3 colour imaging, Lightning snap, slow motion and time-lapseDynamic 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
Battery5,000 mAh6,210 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 90 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles
Wired chargingUp to 90 W turbo charging; UK 90 W adaptor included100 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
Weight179 g (better)199 g
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8 mm
Height × width160.5 × 74.4 mm157.49 × 75.25 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP68
MaterialsPlastic frame and rear, confirmed by GSMArena, Trusted Reviews and NotebookcheckMetal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour name
ColoursBlack, Green and TitaniumBlack, Blue and Titanium Silver
Water resistance detailIP64 splash and dust resistance; not rated for immersionIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certificationTwo symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Microphones–Three-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full 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
Software updatesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and Notebookcheck–
AI featuresAI Subtitles, Album Search, Expansion and Magic Erase Pro; software rollout and beta availability vary by region–
In the boxUK phone, 90 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty cardPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual-SIM 5G+5G or 4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner
SIMDual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by NotebookcheckDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Notebookcheck's review unit also connected to its 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E networkWi-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 5.4Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFCNFC, availability varies by regionSupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cable
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning

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