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Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) vs CAT S30

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs CAT S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S30 X Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) 27Points
6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)} 27 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) vs S30} 3 Advantages CAT S30
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (240GB available)59 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)49%
Thinner
vs13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2246 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+403 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+6.18"37%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+181 grams (6.34 ounces)3%
Lighter
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
 
ModelPocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
Other model namesXiaomi Pocophone F1 Armored edition with Kevlar (256GB+8GB)Caterpillar S30, CAT S30 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiCAT
Release date8/29/20189/1/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in)72.7 x 141.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.59 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.18" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2246 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (240GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat4
Global model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
USA model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered936 hours (39 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black armored with Kevlar
• MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization)
• AI camera
• Quick Charge 3.0
• LiquidCool technology
• WiFi display
• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)CAT S30
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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