The battle of the affordable flagship smartphones is hotter than ever. Between the OnePlus 6T, the Honor View 20 and more, there are credible alternatives to high priced smartphones like the Galaxy Note 9 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro. However one more phone manages to undercut the competition by a very big margin. The Pocophone […]
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Pocophone F1 tested by DxOMark: Do you get what you pay for?
The Pocophone F1 rightfully made headlines in 2018, offering flagship power at a mid-range price. If there’s one area where it’s still lagging behind, however, it’s in the camera field, as we noted in our review. Now, camera testing company DxOMark has put the phone to the test, giving it an overall score of 91 […]
Read MoreLatest Pocophone F1 update brings 960fps video recording and more
The global stable version of MIUI 10.2.2.0 is rolling out now to the Xiaomi Pocophone F1. The update comes several weeks after Xiaomi released Android 9 Pie for the affordable smartphone. The update introduces 960fps slow-motion video recording. The Pocophone F1 currently supports 120fps and 240fps slow-motion video recording, so the third setting is a […]
Read More[Update: Starting to roll out] Pocophone F1 to soon get 960fps slow-motion and 4K60 recording, Widevine L1 support, and more
$1,000 flagship phones are an unfortunate reality in today’s market, but there are plenty of options out there with most of the performance at a fraction of the price. One of the newest entrants to this game has been Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1, which offers flagship-level specs at just $300. In case the low, low price […]
Read More[Update: Slow-mo starting to roll out] Pocophone F1 to soon get 960fps slow-motion and 4K60 recording, Widevine L1 support, and more
$1,000 flagship phones are an unfortunate reality in today’s market, but there are plenty of options out there with most of the performance at a fraction of the price. One of the newest entrants to this game has been Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1, which offers flagship-level specs at just $300. In case the low, low price […]
Read MoreClass of 2018: Five best Android phones that weren’t released in the U.S.
A lot of great Android phones were announced in 2018, but not all of them made it to the U.S. While flagships models from Samsung, LG, and Sony are all available stateside, U.S. consumers missed out on a number of impressive phones from brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo. Before we take a look at […]
Read MoreDeal: Honor 8X, Xiaomi Mi 8, and more on sale at GearBest
Just in case the OnePlus 6T’s flash sale wasn’t enough, GearBest is also offering a slew of other smartphones with various discounts. Some of the smartphones with discounts include the Honor 8X, Honor Play, Xiaomi Mi 8, and Xiaomi Pocophone F1. Even the Nokia 8110 feature phone gets a discount, albeit a small one. Editor’s […]
Read MoreXiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Pocophone F1: Which is better value?
Xiaomi has spent much of 2018 waging war on the smartphone industry’s elite on multiple fronts. From entry-level bargains to multi-camera mid-rangers to high-concept, experimental flagships, Xiaomi’s product family is stacked full of options for almost every type of buyer. Editor’s Pick These are the best Xiaomi phones Xiaomi has a lot of fantastic phones, […]
Read MorePocophone F1 to soon get 960fps slow-motion and 4K60 recording, Widevine L1 support, and more
$1,000 flagship phones are an unfortunate reality in today’s market, but there are plenty of options out there with most of the performance at a fraction of the price. One of the newest entrants to this game has been Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1, which offers flagship-level specs at just $300. In case the low, low price […]
Read MorePocophone F1 getting 4K/60fps recording next month, but expect another update soon
Pocophone F1 The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has received a steady stream of updates since its release late last year, and this commitment is extending into the new year as well. Pocophone India general manager Manmohan Chandolu tweeted that 4K/60fps video recording will be available in a stable update next month. So you no longer need to […]
Read MoreParanoid Android announces Pie Beta ROMs, starting with Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi Mix 2S, and Poco F1
Popular custom ROM maker Paranoid Android came back from the dead in 2017 and has just announced its long-awaited first Android 9 Pie beta builds, with initial availability for a handful of Xiaomi devices. PA is also changing the way it develops its ROM to include Generic System Images (GSI) which should allow support for a greater […]
Read MoreTWRP now officially available for the Pocophone F1
The Pocophone’s excellent value has made it a prime target for modders, and there are plenty of custom ROMs already available. Unofficial builds of TWRP have been available for months, but now Team Win has officially started supporting the device. TWRP recovery images for the Pocophone can now be downloaded from the project’s official website. […]
Read MoreSomething new is coming from Pocophone tomorrow
Pocophone (aka Poco in India) has taken the world by storm this year. The Xiaomi offshoot ranked first in our recent reader survey about the best new smartphone brands of 2018, by a huge margin. That’s largely on the strength of its high-powered debut device, the Pocophone F1, which is almost unbeatable in its price […]
Read MoreWe asked, you told us: Pocophone is by far your favorite new smartphone brand
Each year, the same manufacturers release newer versions of the same smartphones. This scheduled release schedule becomes an almost endless loop. But the market sometimes gets shaken up when a new company hits the market. In 2018, we saw five companies come out with new smartphones. While some of these handsets could be seen as flops, […]
Read MoreThe Pocophone F1’s Android Pie update is rolling out right now
The official MIUI 10 update based on Android Pie is rolling out now to the Pocophone F1. Owners can manually sideload the update if they don’t want to wait for the OTA. The Pocophone F1 turned a lot of heads when it was released thanks to its premium specs and low price tag. Now, the […]
Read MoreStable Android Pie rolling out to the Pocophone F1
The Xiaomi-made Pocophone F1 has been one of the hottest releases of 2018, as long as you live in a region where the phone exists. However, it came with Android Oreo. As you know, Pie is the new hotness, and now the Pocophone is getting its update. No OTA on your end yet? No problem—there’s […]
Read MoreXiaomi sells 700k Pocophone F1s in a little over three months
Xiaomi is celebrating a strange milestone today. According to a tweet by the company’s global VP, Xiaomi has 700,000 users, which presumably means the company has seen about as many sales. It’s an odd milestone to be celebrating — 700K in “over three months” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue — but it’s a good […]
Read MorePocophone F1 update adds 960fps slow-mo recording, super low-light mode
Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 has apparently received 960fps super slow-motion video recording in an update. This might not be true 960fps recording though, as the phone’s camera sensor lacks all-important DRAM. The Pocophone F1 update has also delivered a super low-light photography mode. The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has received a constant stream of updates since its […]
Read MorePocophone F1 getting dark mode, but you’ll have to wait for HD Netflix support
The Pocophone F1 team confirmed development of dark mode is complete. HD Netflix support is still in the works. The team has worked on a bunch of other bug fixes and tweaks. It’s a new week, and that means more Pocophone F1 feedback updates. The Xiaomi MIUI team actively engages users on its forum to […]
Read MoreSpeed Test G: Pocophone F1 vs OnePlus 6T
[embedded content] When it comes to competitively priced devices with flagship-like specifications, there are only two devices everyone talks about: the Pocophone F1 and the OnePlus 6T. Both devices sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and both have oodles of RAM. But do the specs on paper translate to real-world performance? Starting with the Pocophone F1 […]
Read MoreBest of Android: best value phones
Smartphones have gotten more and more expensive, and 2018 saw the first few sail past the $1,000 mark. If you’re looking for a mobile that isn’t going to set fire to your disposable income, that just ain’t gonna work. Luckily, we also saw some pretty awesome budget phones hit the market this year, and even […]
Read MoreOpen beta of MIUI 10 with Android 9 Pie for Pocophone F1 live now
MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie is here for the Pocophone F1. However, the build is still in beta, although it’s now only a matter of time before we see the stable rollout. If you want to install the Pocophone MIUI 10 beta, you’ll need to wipe your data before flashing. You can now […]
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