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Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.18 inchesMain camera megapixels:12 MP & 5 MP

Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of smartphones
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

25%

5.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

4.0

Display

15%

4.0

Battery

10%

3.9

Software

10%

6.3

Connectivity

4%

7.2

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 95% of smartphones
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 348 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

25%

5.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

4.0

Display

15%

4.0

Battery

10%

3.9

Software

10%

6.3

Connectivity

4%

7.2

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

5.2
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 348 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Popularity:
Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 7.3 points, which is higher than 67.8% of smartphones.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

5.5

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

6.5
Brand name
Poco
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor which is faster than processors in 52.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.9% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.8 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 64.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 8 Oreo
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 8 Oreo which is older than that found in 96.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 1.7% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
Dark mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP & 5 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP & 5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP & 5 MP which is lower than that of 97.5% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.0
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.0
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.0 which is narrower than that of 87.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
23.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
23.5 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 23.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 73.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.4 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.4 µm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.4 µm which is larger than in 92.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.18 inches
Screen size
6.18 inches
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.18 inches which is smaller than the screens of 92% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2246 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2246 px
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2246 px which is lower than that of 75.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
402.5 ppi
Pixel density
402.5 ppi
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 402.5 ppi which is higher than that of 63.8% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
120 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 120 min which is slower than 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.8% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
155.5 mm
Height
155.5 mm
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 155.5 mm which is shorter than 90.6% of smartphones.
Width
75.3 mm
Width
75.3 mm
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.3 mm which is narrower than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.8 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.8 mm which is thicker than 71.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
Weight
182 g
Weight
182 g
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 182 g which is lighter than 83.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
93,000 cm³
Device volume
93,000 cm³
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 93,000 cm³ which is smaller than 64.5% of smartphones.
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Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.4 µm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 50% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    9 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Supports motion tracking
    Motion tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • 33.7% more popular
    Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.27 vs 5.4).
    7.27 vs 5.44
  • 50% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    9 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.77 GHz
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.77 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.77 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 16.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1,536 KB
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1536 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,536 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 16.8% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    29.9 GB/s
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (29.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    29.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.4 µm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports motion tracking
    Motion tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 1.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    402.5 ppi
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (402.5 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    402.5 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 7.2% lighter
    Weight
    182 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (182 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    182 g vs 196.2 g
  • 8.1 mm shorter
    Height
    155.5 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (155.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    155.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.7 mm narrower
    Width
    75.3 mm
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    12 MP & 5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 0.49 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.18 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.2 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.18 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 13.7% worse value for money
    Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.45 vs 7.3).
    6.45 vs 7.34
  • 3.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Poco Pocophone F1
    the average smartphone
    Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.73 vs 8.000).
    7.73 vs 8
  • 26.9% more expensive
    Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£330 vs £260).
    £330 vs £260
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 25.3% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    710 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (710 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    710 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 60.2% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    375
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (375 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    375 vs 942
  • 66.7% larger process node
    Process node
    10 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (10 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    10 nm vs 6 nm
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 21.6% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    8,459
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (8,459 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    8,459 vs 10,783
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 58.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    508
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (508 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    508 vs 1,226
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 8 Oreo
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    12 MP & 5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 24.2% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    DxOMark Mobile score
    91
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <89 – >153
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (91 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    91 vs 120
  • 26.6% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    23.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (23.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    23.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.49 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.18 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.2 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.18 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 500 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 24.2% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    500 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1500:1
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2246 px
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2246 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2246 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 38.5% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    483 min
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (483 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    483 min vs 786 min
  • 58 min slower full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    120 min
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (120 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    120 min vs 62 min
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    94
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (94 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    94 vs 99.5
  • 6 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2018 vs 2024). 6.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    August 2018
    2018 vs 2024
  • 0.5 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm

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20/10/2018
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28/09/2018
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25/09/2018
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22/09/2018
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21/09/2018
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31/10/2018
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13/09/2018
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29/09/2018
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17/09/2018
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04/09/2018
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16/11/2018
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11/09/2018
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06/01/2019
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17/09/2018
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04/09/2018
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What we like about Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Unbeatable value for money at launch, offering flagship-tier specs like the Snapdragon 845 for a fraction of the cost
  • Exceptional battery life from the 4000mAh cell, often lasting up to two days with heavy use
  • Fast and reliable performance for gaming (e.g., PUBG) with efficient thermal management via 'LiquidCool' technology
  • Quick and accurate biometrics, featuring a rapid rear fingerprint sensor and infrared (IR) face unlock that works in total darkness
  • Inclusion of essential legacy features like the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD card slot, and FM radio
  • Impressive daylight photography and 20MP selfie quality that punches above its price category

What we don't like about Poco Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Compromised build materials with a polycarbonate (plastic) body that lacks a premium flagship feel
  • Poor low-light camera performance with noticeable noise, softness, and a lack of optical image stabilization (OIS)
  • Display limitations including the use of an IPS LCD instead of OLED, an oversized notch, and a poor oleophobic coating that attracts fingerprint smudges
  • Missing modern features such as NFC for contactless payments (Google Pay), water resistance (IP rating), and wireless charging
  • Software issues with MIUI including bloatware, aggressive thermal throttling in later updates, and bugs that occasionally affected camera stability or touch sensitivity
  • Inconsistent 4K video recording which lacks electronic stabilization, making high-resolution footage appear shaky

Verdict

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (6GB + 128GB) is a powerful, budget-friendly flagship smartphone launched in 2018. Its main characteristics include a robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and Adreno 630 GPU, offering smooth performance, coupled with a generous 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Pros include its large 4000mAh battery for extended use and the reliable 12MP + 5MP dual-camera system, all within a highly competitive price point. The primary cons are its plastic build (polycarbonate body), which lacks a premium feel, and the absence of NFC for contactless payments.

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