Weekly poll: Xiaomi Pocophone F1, how hot is it?

26 August 2018
There's a history  of $300 flagships that shook up the market. Is the Poco the latest chapter in that or a dud?

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Competition is always good for consumers. It is what keeps a steady flow of appealing products come out one after the other from rival brands. If this phone is what it takes for other such brands to start offering flagship specs at this price point, then so be it!

    Anonymous, 26 Aug 2018In Europe we could only read about those prices in India an... moreIm in Europe and my country already have web shops that list it under 330 euro

      The Pocophone is Definitely a One Plus Slayer.

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        • NoteNine
        • iAE
        • 26 Aug 2018

        Ok this price is equal to 350€ in my country. So better to buy the J6 with half the price and better Screen and even better Brand.

          AnonD-632062, 26 Aug 2018"And listen, we’re actually excited to see polycarbonate co... moreThe difference is that Samsung made it feel too cheap in the hand. Xiaomi made a more solid polycarbonate phone, that's why they're getting praised for it.
          Sony phones are also made of polycarbonate materials in the past, but we know how much better are they as compared to Samsung's, who had to use metal and glass to compete in the premium segment.

          Say for instance, I have seen some people still using a Xperia Z3 naked but without any scratches or scuffs whatsoever, but can't say the same thing for Galaxy S5 users.

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            • Usta
            • mKC
            • 26 Aug 2018

            It is hot, but I miss NFC...

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              • Avovymouse
              • UD{
              • 26 Aug 2018

              AnonD-632062, 26 Aug 2018Right now, the Pocophone F1 is hotter than the engine of a ... morethis phone should will sell like cupcakes in Miami like DWade's jersey
              #Heat #LOL

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                • Anonymous
                • uEy
                • 26 Aug 2018

                AnonD-632062, 26 Aug 2018"And listen, we’re actually excited to see polycarbonate co... moreI love my Galaxy S4 with polycarbonate back. Yes it scratches easily without case, but I am using case all the time. I have multiple cases with different design.

                Now I am using S7 and honestly glass back looks pretty and luxurious, but cleaning it is a pain in the a*s.

                And my phone spends 95% of its time in a case, I cannot see the glass back of my phone at all.
                So yeah, I completely agree with you that the polycarbonae back is BETTER than glass back.

                Combine it with metal frame, and we got a sturdy phone.

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                  • Don Hrle
                  • 3qF
                  • 26 Aug 2018

                  Hot for $300....not so hot for 450€ that it will cost in EU.

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                    • AnonD-632062
                    • 3Ye
                    • 26 Aug 2018

                    "And listen, we’re actually excited to see polycarbonate come back. It doesn’t crack like glass or dent like metal"

                    Oh, so now you want a polycarbonate back. There was a time circa 2014, when all these sites used to bash Samsung & the others for using polycarbonate back, so much so that they completely wiped it off on nearly all models.

                    Metal & Glass feels & looks good, but polycarbonate is more rugged. Users should have both choice. Plus with polycarbonate backs, you have a better chance of removing the battery.

                    It's true. You only know the value of something, when you don't have it.

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                      • smartphoneguru
                      • 7Xe
                      • 26 Aug 2018

                      best buy for the best specs and price.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • pp}
                        • 26 Aug 2018

                        In Europe we could only read about those prices in India and China.

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                          • AnonD-632062
                          • 3Ye
                          • 26 Aug 2018

                          Right now, the Pocophone F1 is hotter than the engine of a F1 car.

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                            • Gauri
                            • gNZ
                            • 26 Aug 2018

                            For the people who hate Poco's polycarbonate back , Xiami is offering armoured back cover for Rs.799 and other skins (wooden , soft matte and glossy ) for Rs. 299 !

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                              • Kelvin
                              • uRE
                              • 26 Aug 2018

                              This price really a affordable price...Nowadays smartphone price getting higher and higher....

                                Best buy. Period.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • XUv
                                  • 26 Aug 2018

                                  The pocofone will be the main chooice for teenager.
                                  Rather than buying midrange android or 5 years old iphone. Teenager will line up to buy pocofone.