POCO F1 - Xiaomi Introduced a new smartphone

Xiaomi has introduced a new Android smartphone, in the guise of POCO, the Chinese want to raise a new start-up brand. Comparable POCO is definitely with OnePlus, the conditions are very similar. 

POCO wants to bring cheap devices to the start, which in particular can convince with an always fast system performance. For this one has also installed a suitable SoC, the POCO F1 runs with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. In order to be able to provide a long service life, the processor is cooled with "LiquidCool". An advantage over other devices.

You do not have to worry about a start-up device that makes POCO straight to the start of the event. One relies on suppliers of Xiaomi, on the experience around the support and also in the quality control. Incidentally, POCO not only wants to convince with a lot of speed, in the F1 is a battery of a full 4000 milliamp hours. Up to 8 gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabytes of data storage (UFS 2.1, expandable) complete the basic data sheet impressively.

Face unlock, notch display

In front, there are a 500 nits bright LC display, which is equipped with a Notch and 6.18 inches tall. POCO not only relies on a 20-megapixel front camera in the Notch but also on additional sensors for a better Face Unlock. Infrared should help to be able to quickly unlock the device even in dark surroundings. A 3D scan ensures safety. Furthermore, the Notch also comes with sound, with two speakers providing stereo sound. Headphones can still be connected Three colors are offered in principle, in addition to red, there are still black and blue. But a Kevlar version wants to offer POCO also because the actual polycarbonate case might not meet higher demands. Speaking of the back, Xiaomi relies on a dual camera (12 + 5 megapixels). The main sensor is based on Sony, this camera module is also used in other Xiaomi flagship smartphones.

Smart camera, fast software

The focus was also put on the camera on speed, the POCO F1 should trigger faster than any other flagship smartphones. Nothing new is what POCO tells us. Just as often you hear AI buzzwords in recent months from all manufacturers in the industry. Of course, the camera of the POCO F1 should benefit from an artificial intelligence, we wait for the evidence in everyday life.

Finally, it was about the software, that too is an exciting topic. MIUI for POCO, that's what they call it. There is a dedicated launcher with built-in app drawer that is extensively customizable. Furthermore, POCO promises through numerous software optimizations faster app launches, a faster response of the software in general, fewer lags and much more. I would also wait for everyday tests in this regard.

Low price the POCO F1

AND WHAT DOES THE BUDE COST? I also waited for the live stream for over an hour, then you finally revealed the price of the device. It is a blast, the model with 6 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of data storage in India for the equivalent of 260 euros. It undercuts the OnePlus 6 with a whopping 150 euros! Even for the model with 8 gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabytes of data storage POCO wants to have the equivalent of no 400 euros.

And Europe? The device will be available from August 27th, Paris is the first city in Europe for the official launch. Unfortunately, no exact prices have been mentioned yet.