A subsidiary of the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi, a company POCO, presented its new flagship model with the label in recent days POCO F4, including for the global market. At first glance, it offers a new design, but in terms of technical specifications, it does not bring as much news as you might expect, especially if we consider last year's successful model POCO F3.
How does this pair fare in a head-to-head comparison of the most important features? We will try to find the answer to this in today's comparison article.
These are the technical specifications: POCO F4 vs POCO F3
| POCO F4 | POCO F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| dimensions | 163.2 x 75.95 x 7.7 mm | 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g |
| Used material | Glass-plastic | Glass-plastic |
| Display | AMOLED / 6.67 inches | AMOLED / 6.67 inches |
| 1080 x 2400 px / 20: 9/120 Hz | 1080 x 2400 px / 20: 9/120 Hz | |
| Density 395 ppi | Density 395 ppi | |
| Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Sampling frequency 360 Hz | Sampling frequency 360 Hz | |
| Capacitive fingerprint sensor in the side edge | Capacitive fingerprint sensor in the side edge | |
| LED notifications | No (Always-On) | No (Always-On) |
| processor | Snapdragon 870 5G | Snapdragon 870 5G |
| Graphics | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| 5G connection | Yes | Yes |
| Primary camera | 64 MPx | 48 MPx |
| aperture f / 1.79 | sensor size 1/2.0 ″ | 0.7 µm | aperture f / 1.8 | sensor size 1 / 2.0 "| 0.8 µm | |
| optical image stabilization | PDAF | PDAF | |
| Secondary cameras | 8 MPx ultra widescreen aperture f / 2.2 1.12 µm | 8 MPx ultra widescreen aperture f / 2.2 1.12 µm |
| 2 MPx macro | aperture f / 2.4 | 5 MPx telemacro | aperture f/2.4 | |
| Front camera | 20 MPx | 20 MPx |
| aperture f / 2.45 | aperture f / 2.45 | |
| SD Card | No | No |
| 3.5 mm jack | No | No |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | nie | nie |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Additional features | LiquidCool 2.0 | Dolby Atmos | MIUI 13 | LiquidCool | MIUI 13 |
| Drums | 4500 mAh | 4520 mAh |
| Fast charging 67 W | Fast charging 33 W | |
| Wireless charging - NO | Wireless charging - NO | |
| Increased durability | Yes (IP 53) | Yes (IP 53) |
New design and proven 120 Hz AMOLED display
Already at first glance, we can notice a change in the appearance of the device. While last year's model POCO F3 it had rounded edges and a longitudinal rear camera module, new POCO F4 it is more angular, has a round camera module, and is slightly thinner and lighter overall.
The choice of design is subjective, but within the range of the F4 model, there is also a new, green color version (Nebula Green), which the manufacturer showed off directly at the press conference.
When it comes to technical specifications, the manufacturer has stayed true to what works. This way we could briefly review most of the hardware. For example, the display is the same, which has a 6,67″ Full HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a sampling frequency of 360 Hz or protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5. This year's novelty also brings compatibility with Dolby Vision and 100% DCI-P3 gamut.
Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor with 5G connection
A very interesting step by the company POCO is the choice of the same and last year's processor. POCO F4 has, like last year's model POCO F3, octa-core model Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, made with 7 nm technology. The processor supports a fast 5G connection and is supplemented with an Adreno 650 graphics chip.
In both cases, 6 / 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 / 256 of fast UFS 3.1 internal storage are available. The manufacturer justified this step by minimal complaints about this processor, but mainly by the fact that it is a very efficient model from the point of view of the performance / battery life ratio.
Camera: Optical image stabilization comes into play
The rear camera module has probably undergone the most significant update. New POCO F4 comes with the main 64 MPx (f/1.79) camera, which is also equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS). It's the first one POCO smartphone with this function, which you will definitely appreciate. This camera is also complemented by an 8 MPx ultra-wide-angle sensor (f/2.2, 119°) and a 2 MPx macro sensor (f/2.4).
POCO F3 builds on 48 MPx (f/1.8) main camera sensor, which is complemented by an 8 MPx ultra-wide-angle sensor (f/2.2, 119°) and a 5 MPx tele-macro camera (f/2.4). Both smartphones support 4K (30 fps) video recording (POCO F4 even at 60 fps, note ed.), and the front 20 MPx "selfie" camera (f/2.45) is integrated in the cutout in the display.
Battery: 67 W charging will replenish your juice in just 38 minutes
Last year's battery capacity of 4520 mAh sparked a lot of discussion. Due to the effective processor, however, the model POCO F3 achieved very good endurance per charge, combined with fast 33 W cable charging. This philosophy is followed by the company POCO also this year.
New smartphone POCO F4 so it offers a thin body of only 7,7 millimeters, and an integrated battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh. With the same processor, we could expect a very similar usage time, while the manufacturer himself announced at the press conference up to two days on a single charge. Fast charging has also been updated. It now has 67 W and you can reach full capacity in 38 minutes.
Price and availability of a pair of smartphones
POCO F3 was characterized by a very good price-performance ratio, already from the start of sales. What is the current situation? You can buy this smartphone from verified international sellers for approx from € 260.
POCO F3 Global Version
POCO F4 Global Version
What is the price of the news? POCO F4? With an updated main camera with optical image stabilization, it has risen to the level from € 335. However, it is still an additional charge compared to the older model, which is definitely worth considering.
Final rating: POCO F4 vs POCO F3
Optical image stabilization is certainly a very welcome improvement, especially in the medium or upper middle class of Android smartphones. But will it be enough? The biggest enemy in the market for a new smartphone POCO F4, is its now cheaper and older sibling POCO F3.
If performance is important to you, you like to play mobile games or use demanding multitasking, but you don't have deep pockets, buy last year's model POCO F3 we can definitely recommend you. However, on the contrary, if mobile photography and stable 4K video recording are important to you, we recommend the novelty POCO F4, which is slightly cheaper in the mentioned introductory event.
Which of the two flagships POCO do you like smartphones more? You prefer a proven model POCO F3 or rather you are on the news side POCO F4, which has an updated design or camera? Feel free to vote in the poll below. Follow our group on Facebook: Xiaomi Planet - A place for real Xiaomi fans as well as our portal Xiaomi Planet and find out more.
