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Xiaomi·Premium · Released Aug 2018

Pocophone F1

The original flagship-killer — Snapdragon 845 for the price of a mid-ranger.

71/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$300
Color · Graphite Black
Display
6.18" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
SD 845
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.9
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
182 g
Quick answer

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is a premium Xiaomi smartphone released Aug 2018, with a launch price of $300. It pairs the SD 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 71/100 — The phone that rewrote the value rulebook in 2018. Standout strengths: snapdragon 845 at roughly $300 — a price disruptor. and large 4,000 mah battery. Main trade-off: plastic build with an lcd and gorilla glass 3.

AI Snapshot

The phone that rewrote the value rulebook in 2018.

The Pocophone F1 put the Snapdragon 845 in a ~$300 phone and forced the whole industry to rethink value. A plastic LCD device, it is now a legacy milestone.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display68
Camera70
Performance64
Battery76
Build70
Value90
  • Snapdragon 845 at roughly $300 — a price disruptor.
  • Large 4,000 mAh battery.
  • Headphone jack and microSD.
  • LiquidCool kept it stable under load.

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
6.18 inches
Resolution
2,246 × 1,080 px (403 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Main
12 MP, f/1.9, Dual Pixel PDAF
Depth
5 MP, f/2.2
Selfie
20 MP, f/2.0
Video
4K @ 30 fps

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -76.9%
This
375,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -71.9%
This
815
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -74.9%
This
2,030
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -87.1%
This
8.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the Pocophone F1 compares

Pocophone F1iPhone 11POCO X6 Neo
SpecEagle score717171
ChipsetSD 845Apple A13 BionicDimensity 6300
Display6.18" LCD 60 Hz6.1" LCD 60 Hz6.67" FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Main camera12 MP · f/1.912 MP · f/1.8108 MP + 2 MP depth
Battery4,000 mAh3,110 mAh5000 mAh, 33W
Launch price$300$699$199

Frequently asked questions

When was the Pocophone F1 released?

The Pocophone F1 was released in Aug 2018.

How much does the Pocophone F1 cost?

The Pocophone 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 Pocophone F1 screen size and type?

The Pocophone F1 has a 6.18" LCD 60 Hz display.

What chipset does the Pocophone F1 use?

The Pocophone F1 is powered by the SD 845 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Pocophone F1 have?

The Pocophone F1 ships with 6 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Pocophone F1 battery capacity?

The Pocophone F1 has a 4,000 mAh battery.

How fast does the Pocophone F1 charge?

The Pocophone F1 supports 18 W wired charging.

Does the Pocophone F1 have wireless charging?

The Pocophone F1 does not support wireless charging.

What is the Pocophone F1 main camera?

The Pocophone F1 has a 12 MP · f/1.9 main camera.

Does the Pocophone F1 have 5G?

The Pocophone F1 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).

Is the Pocophone F1 waterproof?

The Pocophone F1 has no official ingress-protection rating.

How much does the Pocophone F1 weigh?

The Pocophone F1 weighs 182 g.

What colours does the Pocophone F1 come in?

The Pocophone F1 is available in 3 colours: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Rosso Red.

Is the Pocophone F1 worth buying?

The Pocophone F1 put the Snapdragon 845 in a ~$300 phone and forced the whole industry to rethink value. A plastic LCD device, it is now a legacy milestone. SpecEagle gives the Pocophone F1 an editorial score of 71/100.

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