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Pocophone F1 - The new flagship killer?

Subcomandante Marcos

So Xiaomi just launched the "Pocohpone F1".
A phone with a 6.18" IPS HD+ Display, Snapdragon 845, 6/8GB Ram, 64/128/256 gb storage, decent dual camera setup, and a 4000mAh battery, which will retail at approx €260.

Insane value for money and blows anything in it's price range out of the water.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

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Subcomandante Marcos

Roberto_gas wrote: »

Flash sale in Mi India website tomorrow at 7:30 am...tempted...just need to find someone to get it here...6+64gb just 21k...so thats roughly 250 eur ...

21k is the MSRP for India. After taxes and shipping you won't save much compared to buying from a European seller directly to be honest. You also won't have to faff about with ROMs or worry about bands being compatible.

Do-more

I'm in Sweden and the local Mi store (which is run by a local company not Xiaomi themselves) have said that only the 128GB version will be available on August 31st. and the 64GB version will not launch until October 1st. No mention of when the kevlar armoured edition will be available.

No idea if that is going to be the same across Europe.

Roberto_gas

Flash sale in Mi India website tomorrow at 7:30 am...tempted...just need to find someone to get it here...6+64gb just 21k...so thats roughly 250 eur ...

god's toy

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

The Kevlar version will be available for sale but will be on the highest end spec and closer to 400. Could always buy a polycarbonate model and then just throw on a Kevlar effect skin?

Yep it's an idea. And at the same time, 400 is still a chunk less than the possible near 550-600 that may be looking for the op6t

Subcomandante Marcos

god's toy wrote: »

Jesus for 200 quid less I would be willing to make that sacrifice... Those camera difference's were much less than I thought they would be considering how many people say the oneplus 6 camera was great... Was thinking of buying a one plus 6t but not a fan of glass back, I think the polycarbonate/plastic/Kevlar in the poco would probably be a better option.

does anyone know if there is an actual option to purchase with the Kevlar back or was it just for the reviewers?

The Kevlar version will be available for sale but will be on the highest end spec and closer to 400. Could always buy a polycarbonate model and then just throw on a Kevlar effect skin?

god's toy

tedpan wrote: »

Definitely getting this phone. Can't wait for it's release to confirm actual pricing

Here's a very interesting comparison..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVsTX3EsqA

Jesus for 200 quid less I would be willing to make that sacrifice... Those camera difference's were much less than I thought they would be considering how many people say the oneplus 6 camera was great... Was thinking of buying a one plus 6t but not a fan of glass back, I think the polycarbonate/plastic/Kevlar in the poco would probably be a better option.

does anyone know if there is an actual option to purchase with the Kevlar back or was it just for the reviewers?

tedpan

Definitely getting this phone. Can't wait for it's release to confirm actual pricing

Here's a very interesting comparison..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVsTX3EsqA

Subcomandante Marcos

sydthebeat wrote: »

have xiamoi ever had an official ireland release?? i think the market is way too small for that.

any of the global roms tend to be suitable for use here

The UK Rom will be perfect here.

sydthebeat

have xiamoi ever had an official ireland release?? i think the market is way too small for that.

any of the global roms tend to be suitable for use here

god's toy

this according to on the Android sites looks like Ireland is out of the picture the best shot is probably Amazon UK

... https://www.androidauthority.com/pocophone-f1-availability-release-date-899011/

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Atlantic Dawn

Looks like the annoying notch doesn't intrude on video playback or gameplaying, will be getting me one as my next phone.

Do-more

Definitely going for this at €330, the fun now starts trying to find one in stock at the rrp.

The full retail price in Spain is also €329 but there is a limited time €30off voucher available on the mi.com website but only valid for deliveries within Spain.

Subcomandante Marcos

Standard Toaster wrote: »

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_makes_the_pocophone_global_today_in_hong_kong_paris_and_jakarta-news-32959.php

That's a fantastic starting price.

Standard Toaster

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_makes_the_pocophone_global_today_in_hong_kong_paris_and_jakarta-news-32959.php

In France (with other European markets likely to follow) the Pocophone F1 will start at €330 for a 6GB+64GB configuration. The 6GB+128GB model will cost €370. Sales will open in September.

Thargor

Standard Toaster wrote: »

What's the release date for this? Pre-order?
(typing on a dying Note 4)

Ah, nevermind. Tomorrow.

https://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomimade_pocophone_f1_is_up_for_preorder_in_the_netherlands-amp-32891.php

"Xiaomi is expected to announce in Paris on August 27"

It could be weeks before vendors actually get their hands on it though, then it will probably start selling out.

Standard Toaster

What's the release date for this? Pre-order?
(typing on a dying Note 4)

Ah, nevermind. Tomorrow.

https://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomimade_pocophone_f1_is_up_for_preorder_in_the_netherlands-amp-32891.php

"Xiaomi is expected to announce in Paris on August 27"

corwill

Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »

Its 5.7 actually.its an lgv20.i remember seeing that feature awhile back.i must check it out.

I use Gboard on a Oneplus 5, and I haven't needed it so far (I have big auld paws!), but that feature once activated makes the keyboard look a bit small for my talons.

You mightn't actually find much difference between the V20 and the Poco in your hand - https://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-V20_id10202/size#/phones/LG-V20_id10202/size/Xiaomi-Poco-F1/phones/10975

Mrcaramelchoc

corwill wrote: »

What's your current handset? Screen to body ratios have come on a lot.

Most keyboard apps have a one-handed mode feature these days, might help.

Its 5.7 actually.its an lgv20.i remember seeing that feature awhile back.i must check it out.

corwill

Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »

6.18 inch screen.that's huge.i have a 5.5 And i can barely text with one hand.deal breaker for me anyway.they can keep it.

What's your current handset? Screen to body ratios have come on a lot.

Most keyboard apps have a one-handed mode feature these days, might help.

Mrcaramelchoc

6.18 inch screen.that's huge.i have a 5.5 And i can barely text with one hand.deal breaker for me anyway.they can keep it.

corwill

Thargor wrote: »

The amount of custom roms for this thing will be huge if its as good as it sounds, you'll probably be able to get the newest stock Android for years to come.

Plus Xiaomi are pretty good at keeping most of their handsets updated, as I understand it.

Thargor

Patww79 wrote: »

I'd rather a notch an inch deep than a phone with a Chinese skin that'll never see an update.

The amount of custom roms for this thing will be huge if its as good as it sounds, you'll probably be able to get the newest stock Android for years to come.

OldMrBrennan83

I'd rather a notch an inch deep than a phone with a Chinese skin that'll never see an update.

jacksie66

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corwill

squawker wrote: »

oh yes the Notch of Doom

fcuking hate it

I could barely contain my disgust at the notch on the iPhone X when it launched. But the world has taken leave of its senses and it's practically the new normal in the space of a year.

Worse again, over the last couple of months I've found myself thinking 'it's alright, I suppose'... Although, the absolute state of the renders I've seen for the Pixel 3XL.

squawker

Thargor wrote: »

Glad it has that massive hideous notch

oh yes the Notch of Doom

fcuking hate it

ED E

Patww79 wrote: »

Who do a lot of these Chinese manufacturers not do NFC?

Chips are made by two companies that are a bit feud-y or were. They may not be willing to cough up the kinda prices required for the near closed ecosystem.

Thargor

Glad it has that massive hideous notch or Id be regretting my recent purchase of the Mi Max 3 looking at those specs, Xiaomi are going to achieve ridiculous market share soon.

Do-more

ibFoxer wrote: »

No app drawer would annoy me at this stage, and that's coming off practically every iteration of iPhone since the first. The switch to android has been a blessing.

The Pocophone launcher has an app drawer.

corkie

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