Pocophone F1 official features: all the details

Poco has officially presented the Pocophone F1. This new device presents several interesting ideas and seeks to inherit the mantle of flagship killer.

Poco by Xiaomi: these are the brand's promises

Poco is a new sub-brand of Xiaomi which, using its resources, operates independently. This allows them to start from scratch, something that they have taken advantage of to promise several things that define their identity. Among the first questions, the price. Nothing from a top of the range of more than 1.000 euros.

Consumers ask for other things, they say in Poco, and that's why they have focused on creating a device that really works well. They declare that they are the champions in performance and the masters of speed thanks to the Pocophone F1, thanks to its characteristics.

Pocophone F1: the master of speed

Master of Speed. Master of speed. From Poco They were clear that they wanted to move on from extra features that raised the price and preferred to focus on achieving great performance and speed that did not decline over time. Thus, starting with the main processor, we talk about Snapdragon 845, the highest rated processor available right now. To ensure that the temperature is maintained without overheating the device, it has a system liquid cool cooling that redistributes heat throughout the terminal to avoid overloading the CPU. This is accompanied by a Adreno 630 as a graphics processor, this is important because they also target the gaming market.

For this, a good battery is important, so they have 4.000 mAh of battery that, beyond the numbers, ensure that they serve to not overwhelm and be aware of when to charge the mobile. Even so, it has Quick Charge 3.0 to quickly charge the terminal.

La setting maximum is 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory. There's also business 6 + 128 GB and 6 + 64 GB. Supports using micro SD cards up to 256GB. In terms of ports, it has USB Type C and a headphone jack port, something that is even more appreciated today.

With regard to the materials, have decided not to use glass. The back is made of polycarbonate in the basic models. Even so, there is a superior model Armored Edition made with Kevlar fiber, a material used in bulletproof vests. It is not resistant to shots, but it will make the phone last even longer and feel more premium for those who really want it.

Screen, security and cameras: from Face Unlock to

Moving on to other details of the device, it has a screen 6,18-inch LCD with Full HD + resolution. It has a notch on the screen that can be easily hidden in the settings. The main factor of interest is that it houses an infrared sensor that allows the use of Face Unlock even in the dark.

It has two speakers front, which together with the headphone jack port, promises a great sound experience. Regarding the cameras, it uses a 20 MP sensor for the front and a dual configuration of 12 MP + 5 MP for the rear camera. Use Dual Pixel Autofocus to focus faster than direct rivals. They are based on the Mi 8 software, so they also use artificial intelligence to offer better results.

MIUI for Poco: the software makes the difference

One of the biggest differences with Xiaomi mobiles will be MIUI for Poco, the custom operating system of the device. The key points are:

Little Launcher: It will be available in beta form from August 29 on the Play Store and can be downloaded on all Android phones. It offers an application drawer that places the search bar at the bottom. In addition, it automatically categorizes the apps in tabs that are displayed in the upper area. It also supports sorting icons by color, custom icons, and a hidden app drawer.

Turbocharged Engine: They are different software improvements so that everything goes more fluid. Apps open 28% faster than on other mobiles due to how resources are directed and organized. In the foreground, apps work better, something that will benefit the most gamer.
Quick updates: They intend to improve in this section. They will start with security patches every trimester and from there they intend to pick up the pace. It will go on sale with Android 8.1 Oreo but will update to Android Pie before the end of the year. It is compatible with Project Treble and they ensure that it is easy to install AOSP if preferred. It will have support for custom ROM and the bootloader can be unlocked without problems.

Prices of the Pocophone F1 in all its versions

There will be three colors for sale: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Rosso Red. The prices are:

6GB + 64GB: Rs 20.999, about 260 euros.
6GB + 128GB: Rs 23.999, about 297 euros.
8GB + 256GB: Rs 28.999, about 359 euros.
8 GB + 256 GB Armored Edition: Rs 29.999, about 372 euros.

When will it be launched in Spain?

On August 27, the international version of the device will be presented, as they have announced since Xiaomi Spain. The final details for our country will then be known.

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