Pocophone f1 vs xiaomi mi a2, which one is better?

Xiaomi created a few weeks ago its new brand POCO, aimed at launching phones within the high range. The first model of this firm is the Pocophone F1, available from today in Spain. This model is presented as a high-end at an affordable price, and competes with many models from Xiaomi itself, such as the Xiaomi Mi A2. Therefore, we face the two phones in a comparison.

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Pocophone F1 VS Xiaomi Mi A2, which is better?

First of all, we present the specifications of each of these models, so that you can immediately see the differences between them. Later, we will discuss some aspects in greater depth.

specs

specs	Pocophone F1	Xiaomi Mi A2
screen	6.18 inch IPS	5.99 inches IPS
Resolution	2246 x 1080 pixels 18: 9 aspect ratio	FullHD + 18: 9
Battery	4, 000 mAh Fast charge	3, 010 mAh Fast charge
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core 4 x Cortex A75 at 2.8 GHz 4 x Cortex A55 at 1.8 GHz	Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core 4 Kyro x 2.2GHz 4 x 1.8GHz
RAM	6GB, 8GB	4GB
Storage	64GB, 128GB	32GB, 64GB
Rear camera	12 MP f / 1.8 5 MP f / 1.8	20 MP f / 1.75 12 MP f / 1.75
Video	4K @ 60fps	4K @ 30fps
Frontal camera	20 MP f / 2.0 EIS	20 MP f / 1.8 Beauty mode and Automatic HDR
Others	Fingerprint sensor 3D facial recognition	Fingerprint sensor GPS Bluetooth 5.0
Price	329 and 399 euros	249 and 279 euros

Display and design

Both phones have a screen with IPS technology and have the same ratio and screen resolution. Although the main difference is in the presence of the notch. Since the Pocophone F1 has succumbed to the notch trend, something that does not fully convince many users. It is the detail that attracts the most attention on your screen. On the other hand, we also see a difference in the size of it, with the POCO phone being 6.18 inches in size.

It is a somewhat larger screen than the Xiaomi Mi A2, which remains at 5.99 inches. Although to tell the truth, the size difference is not really great either, so it depends more on the user's preferences, if you want a larger screen.

Regarding the design in general, we can see that the two bet on the rear camera arranged vertically, although with a different location. Both devices have the fingerprint sensor on the back, a fairly classic bet in this regard.

Processor, RAM and storage

This section is where we can find the greatest differences between the two phones. Although it must be borne in mind that the Pocophone F1 is a high-end device and the Xiaomi model is a medium-premium range. Therefore, we see clear differences in its specifications in this regard.

The POCO's phone processor is Snapdragon 845, little to say about it. It is the most powerful processor on the market, which provides the phone with great power and speed, its main characteristics, as we have already seen in these days prior to its launch. When it comes to RAM and internal storage we have several possible combinations, although not all will be released worldwide. We have 6/64 GB and 6/128 GB available.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 has a Snapdragon 660 processor, one of the most powerful in the mid-range. It is also a notable compared to last year's model. In this case we find a single combination of RAM, which is 4 GB, and two options in terms of internal storage. Users will be able to choose between two options: 4/32 GB and 4/64 GB. The price difference between these two versions is just 30 euros.

Logically, in this section is where we find the main differences between the two phones. But we can see that the two are two quality models within their respective ranges.

Cameras

The two phones bet on a double rear camera, but with certain differences. The Pocophone F1 camera is 12 + 5 MP, which is exactly the same combination that we find in the Mi A2 Lite. An LED flash is also waiting for us and as for video recording we have the possibility to record in 4K resolution. So it more than meets this point. The front camera of the first POCO phone is 20 MP, great for taking selfies.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 bets on a dual 12 + 20 MP camera. It represents a huge leap in quality compared to the camera of the previous model, which was already great in itself. We also have an LED flash and it is also possible to record 4K video. The front camera of this device is 20 MP, which is the most powerful to take selfies.

Both models are committed to high quality in terms of cameras. The fact that the Mi A2's cameras are more powerful is surprising, but it makes clear the importance that Xiaomi is giving to this feature in their phones.

Battery

The battery is one of the strengths of this Pocophone F1. The device has a 4, 000 mAh capacity battery, which undoubtedly guarantees great autonomy to the device. It is not surprising that they have opted for a large battery, since given its power and speed, it is something necessary.

On the other hand, the battery is not one of the strengths of this Xiaomi Mi A2. The phone features a 3, 010 mAh battery with fast charge. It has surprised that the brand has opted for a smaller battery than that of the previous generation model. While it may be because the processor is more efficient, it feels like a setback in this regard.

Both models guarantee autonomy, but it is without a doubt the Pocophone F1 that stands out the most in this regard. A large battery, with which we can use the phone without any problem, knowing that it will last long. In addition, the presence of fast charging gives peace of mind, since it allows us to charge it in a very comfortable way in times of need.

Pocophone F1 VS Xiaomi Mi A2, which is the best?

At the level of specifications, we can affirm that the Pocophone F1 is a better phone. It belongs to a different range, and especially thanks to its processor there is a noticeable difference in operation. Although the Xiaomi Mi A2 is a phone that leaves with good feelings and offers a good performance, as we have already mentioned in its analysis. But it is a more modest phone in terms of specifications.

The Pocophone F1 is presented as the best value for money phone in the high-end range. So it is definitely a good option if you want a device within this segment, without having to pay too much. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is one of the most outstanding in the mid-range, especially for making use of Android One, which saves us from having to use a personalization layer.

We hope that this comparison or s has been helpful in getting to know these two phones a little better, and thus being able to decide which one is the most convenient for you, depending on your situation.