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| Global Score | |
| 81.9 | 85.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Xiaomi |
| 2017-08-11 | 2018-08-29 |
| 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches | 6.12 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches |
| 7.34 ounces | 6.35 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | Black, Blue and Red |
| -- | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 245.00 | $ 415.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2246 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 568 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.78 | 16.38 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1, EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is a bit better than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, with a general score of 85.5 against 81.9. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is a newer phone, and it is also thinner and somewhat lighter than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has a bit faster processor than Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 also has more RAM memory.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a little bit better screen than Xiaomi Pocophone F1, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a higher pixel count per display inch and a better 1440 x 2960 resolution. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has a slightly better camera than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for taking pictures and videos in low-light situations, and they both have the same resolution camera in the back, a 0.39 inches sensor and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 also counts with faster video frame rates.
The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 counts with a superior memory to store more apps and games than Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have a SD memory slot that admits a maximum of 256 GB, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 also has 256 GB internal storage. Xiaomi Pocophone F1's battery life is just as good as Galaxy S8 Active's battery performance.
Although Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy the Xiaomi Pocophone F1, else you can save some money and get the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, letting go some features and specs.
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