Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
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Xiaomi Pocophone F1
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
Lighter body
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.21 | 6.18 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2248 | 2246 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 402 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 83.8 | 82.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 630 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 845 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI | MIUI 12 |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2, (depth) |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/1.9 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 154.9 | 155.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| Weight (g) | 177 | 182 |
| Width (mm) | 74.8 | 75.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, September. Released 2018, September | 2018, August 22. Released 2018, August 27 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio, recording |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro and Xiaomi Pocophone F1 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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