In the last weeks, we have heard many rumors about the Pocophone F1. This is the first phone from POCO, the new brand created by Xiaomi to bring high-end phones to market. And finally, this first device of the brand has been officially introduced. A high product range characterized by its performance and low price.
Pocophone F1: Technical data and official price
With this brand, Xiaomi wants to dedicate itself completely to the high-end segment. A company that will only produce phones for this segment. And this first device is a very good debut.
Pocophone F1 Specifications
This Pocophone F1 was developed with speed as one of its main strengths. Therefore, many see that this device may have potential as a gaming smartphone, although it is not designed for this purpose. But it is one of many applications that can be done with this device. These are the complete specifications of the Pocophone F1:
- Display: 6.18 inch with Full HD+ and Notch resolution (ratio 18:9)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- Graphics Processor: Adreno 630
- WORKING MEMORY: 6/8 GB
- Internal memory: 64/128/256 GB (expandable with microSD card)
- Rear View Camera: Rear View Camera: 12 MP + 5 MP with dual-pixel autofocus and aperture f/1.9 and f/2.0
- Front camera: 20 MP
- Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI for POCO adaptation layer
- Battery: 4000 mAh with quick charge
- Others: Rear fingerprint reader, infrared face unlock, stereo speakers, liquid cooled, USB-C, mini stereo jack
- Connectivity: 4G/3G/2G, WiFi 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n, 802.11n, 802.11n, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.0
- Dimensions: 75.2 mm x 155.5 mm x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 182 gram
In short, we can see that POCO leaves us with a first-class telephone. It is a powerful model, with good specifications and a very modern design. So this is something that users are looking for in the high-end area of Android these days. He’s got everything that’s good to sell on the market.
Speed and performance are the two most important features of this Pocophone F1, a phone that wants to compete with the best on the market and will certainly form a niche in this exclusive market segment. We also see this speed in their software, with a new version of the adjustment layer exclusive to the brand. A modified version, especially to provide a much smoother user experience.
Price and availability
If you are interested in this Pocophone F1 or POCO F1 (in India), there are three colors to choose from. It will be available in blue, black and red, three very classic options. There is also a special version of the device in Kevlar, which will be slightly more expensive.
The phone is now available in different versions in China and India. There is no news about its introduction in Europe that is expected in the near future. These are the phone versions and their respective prices
- 6GB/64GB version: 20,999 Rupees (approx. 260 Euro in exchange)
- Model with 6GB/128GB: 23,999 Rupees, at exchange rate approx. 300 Euro
- 8GB/256GB Version: 28,999 Rupees, 360 Euro to Exchange Rate
- Special Version 8GB/256GB Kevlar: 29,999 Rupees, approx. 370 Euro to exchange rate
Interested in this Pocophone F1? You can now go to GearBest where it will be available on August 29th, so you can take this new high range of the Chinese brand with you. You can get the phone at this link. You do not have to wait until the market launch in Europe, for which there is no deadline yet.
In short, this first model from POCO has arrived to give a lot of war. It is a quality model, with a current design and good specifications. But above all, it is a low price smartphone compared to the current high range that makes it a good option. It will probably become one of the best-selling models of the year.