Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Samsung Galaxy A71 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

4/4/2020 1:07 PM, updated: 9/28/2020 11:49 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 XXiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)06Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

17PointsSamsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Compare Xiaomi Pocophone F1 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)

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 Pocophone F1 (128GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
+2.8Ghz 64bit Octa-Core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+403 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(4G+ LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G+ LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
182 grams (6.37 ounces)	vs	+179 grams (6.27 ounces)2% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2246 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
6.18"	vs	+6.7"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches48% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 20MP	vs	+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage More SIM card slots. You can choose more carriers.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

33 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

UFS 2.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Model	Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Other model names	Xiaomi Poco F1 (6GB RAM), M1805E10A, Pocofone	Samsung Galaxy A71 SM-A715F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	August, 2018	January, 2020
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)	76 x 163.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.44 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
Hardware	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SDM730 (8nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 470 Gold 1.8Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 470 Silver
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 700Mhz
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.18" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	feature not registered	60Hz
Mobile networks	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	1024/150 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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
Calling	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depthf/2.01.12µm	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.212mm 5MP macrof/2.425mm1/5.0"1.12µm 5MP depthf/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm 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
2ª camera	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Multimedia	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red - MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization) - AI camera - Quick Charge 3.0 - LiquidCool technology - WiFi display - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Prism Crush black, Prism Crush white, Prism Crush pink, Prism Crush blue - One UI 2 - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Fast battery charging	25W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.983W/kg (head) \| 0.901W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.512W/kg (head) \| 1.562W/kg (body)