Xiaomi Pocophone F1
#3431
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
#3508Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
45.444.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.558.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 features a 6.18-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pocophone F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the MediaTek Helio G85 in the Redmi Note 8 2021.
- The camera system on the Redmi Note 8 2021 is more advanced, featuring a 48 MP main sensor versus the 12 MP on the Pocophone F1, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Pocophone F1 has a slightly heavier build with a plastic back compared to the glass back of the Redmi Note 8 2021.
- Finally, the Pocophone runs on Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the Redmi Note 8 2021 comes with Android 11, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
General
Release Date
2018, August 27
2021, May 25
Announced
2018, August 22
2021, May 25
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Poco F1 in India
N/A
Display
Size
6.18"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 630
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
20 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm (6.12 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
182 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Rosso Red, Armored Edition with Kevlar
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes