Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Xiaomi Poco F1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:26 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 4:40 PM

Compare Xiaomi Poco F1 X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+6.4"4% Larger screen	vs	6.18"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP128% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

35 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (109GB available)

16 million

403 PPI

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+28 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Poco F1 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi POCO-F1
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	India
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2018	8/29/2018
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	One UI	MIUI 9 / 10 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red • LiquidCool technology
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)	feature not registered