POCO F1
The original flagship-killer — SD845 at $300.
The POCO F1 is a premium Xiaomi smartphone released Aug 2018, with a launch price of $300. It pairs the Snapdragon 845 with a 6.18" LCD 60 Hz display, a 12 MP · f/1.9 main camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 72/100 — The phone that invented flagship-killer. Standout strengths: sd845 at $300. and ir blaster + headphone jack. Main trade-off: lcd only.
The phone that invented flagship-killer.
Poco F1 brought SD845 to $300 and changed the budget flagship conversation permanently. A cult device that still runs community ROMs today.
Read the full review- SD845 at $300.
- IR blaster + headphone jack.
- 4,000 mAh + liquid cooling.
- Cult community ROM support.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the POCO F1 compares
| POCO F1 | Xperia 10 VI | POCO X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 845 | SD 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.18" LCD 60 Hz | 6.1" OLED 60 Hz | 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP · f/1.9 | 48 MP · f/1.8 | 64 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Launch price | $300 | $449 | $299 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the POCO F1 released?
The POCO F1 was released in Aug 2018.
How much does the POCO F1 cost?
The POCO F1 launched at $300 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the POCO F1 screen size and type?
The POCO F1 has a 6.18" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the POCO F1 use?
The POCO F1 is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the POCO F1 have?
The POCO F1 ships with 6 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the POCO F1 battery capacity?
The POCO F1 has a 4,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the POCO F1 charge?
The POCO F1 supports 18 W QC 3.0 wired charging.
What is the POCO F1 main camera?
The POCO F1 has a 12 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the POCO F1 have 5G?
The POCO F1 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How much does the POCO F1 weigh?
The POCO F1 weighs 182 g.
What colours does the POCO F1 come in?
The POCO F1 is available in 3 colours: Rosso Red, Steel Blue, Graphite Black.
Is the POCO F1 worth buying?
Poco F1 brought SD845 to $300 and changed the budget flagship conversation permanently. A cult device that still runs community ROMs today. SpecEagle gives the POCO F1 an editorial score of 72/100.
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