Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2019 4:49 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 4:49 PM

Compare Xiaomi Pocophone F1 X Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2248 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
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
5.88"	vs	+6.18"5% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(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
3120 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
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

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

1/2.55" inches

+28 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Other model names	小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+4GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi Sirius	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Armored edition with Kevlar (256GB+8GB)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	8/29/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)	75.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.88" inches	6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2246 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (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 1.8GHz 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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
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 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 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/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm 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	Only digital 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
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: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Quick Charge 3.0 • WiFi display	• Colors: Black armored with Kevlar • MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization) • AI camera • Quick Charge 3.0 • LiquidCool technology • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered