Pocophone F1 - The new flagship killer?

grindle

Deleted User wrote: »

Doesn't the 128 have more RAM?

On the Pocophone?
No, same RAM, 6gb, different OS disk size, 64gb/128gb.

256gb version has 8gb RAM but 256gb OS disk size.

babybuilder

Hi
Thinking of taking the plunge on the 64Gb model. It's 265e on amazon.it. I've one question as this is a European model. Will it work here? Thanks

oconnorw

babybuilder wrote:

Hi Thinking of taking the plunge on the 64Gb model. It's 265e on amazon.it. I've one question as this is a European model. Will it work here? Thanks

Hi yes I bought on Amazon UK. It is network unlocked and thus will work on any network in Ireland.

Snotty

Anyone annoyed with the lack of lock screen notification on the F1?

babybuilder

oconnorw wrote: »

Hi yes I bought on Amazon UK. It is network unlocked and thus will work on any network in Ireland.

What will the language setting be by default? Will it allow you to choose English?

ianob7

babybuilder wrote:

What will the language setting be by default? Will it allow you to choose English?

Yes English will be there

sydthebeat

Lion Killer wrote: »

I'm also interested in knowing about this. Any steps or "must do" things to get out of the way first?

Should be arriving in a couple of days. :cool:

The very first thing I did, and one of recommend to all, is put Google camera app on.

https://www.thecustomdroid.com/google-camera-port-xiaomi-poco-f1-mi-8-mi-mix-2s/

god's toy

sydthebeat wrote: »

The very first thing I did, and one of recommend to all, is put Google camera app on.

https://www.thecustomdroid.com/google-camera-port-xiaomi-poco-f1-mi-8-mi-mix-2s/

Don't know why I waited this long to download this app. Thanks for the reminder! it's soo much better.

Fingers Mcginty

Best place to buy this phone atm folks?

ianob7

Fingers Mcginty wrote:

Best place to buy this phone atm folks?

Amazon or honorbuy I'd say

abarkie

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

This still worth getting? See its 260 delivered on Eglobal?

Have a Samsung j5 2017 and its not cutting the mustard.

Wondering should I wait until the F2 is announced later this year.

Was that €260?

I see it is £242.99 today for 128GB

So tempted

Fingers Mcginty

Was coming in at over 300 fpr me from honor buy. That includes postage with DHL. Is there any chance of getting hit with customs if bought from eglobal ?

sydthebeat

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

Was coming in at over 300 fpr me from honor buy. That includes postage with DHL. Is there any chance of getting hit with customs if bought from eglobal ?

Three phones in the last year with no custom issues for me.

sydthebeat

For those interested, face unlock now works if you set region to UK.

god's toy

sydthebeat wrote: »

For those interested, face unlock now works if you set region to UK.

Yep been working on UK for a few months now.

leche solara

The most recent update has sure slashed battery time. Up to the other day I would comfortably get 2 days and a bit out of a charge, now its only a day and a half. Biggest users of power are Android system and Xiaomi service framework. Phone's main advantage over competitors was great battery. Now thats gone its just another phone. Its lost its edge.

ryaner777

ryaner777 wrote: »

Ordered from banggood yesterday. Cost €251. Due for delivery on 12 April using EU priority.

Lost my Note 5 last week so back to my Note 4 for the next 3 weeks while I await delivery.

Can anyone recommend any steps that should be completed on step up to optimize the phone ?

Update on delivery from Banggood. Expected date changed to 29 March. 2 weeks sooner than I was expecting. Nice

Brozy

ryaner777 wrote: »

Update on delivery from Banggood. Expected date changed to 29 March. 2 weeks sooner than I was expecting. Nice

How did you get it for €251?

ryaner777

Ordered here

https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Pocophone-F1-Global-Version-6_18-inch-6GB-64GB-Snapdragon-845-Octa-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1334655.html?ID=229&cur_warehouse=HK

Used code 3F1BG4CL for a $70 discount


Order Totals
Sub-Total: US$339.99
Coupons:3F1BG4CL:: US$-70.00
Shipping insurance: US$6.80
Shipping Fee: US$9.63
Total: US$286.42

Working out at €254 with todays exchange rate
https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=286.42&From=USD&To=EUR

But removing insurance should bring it back down for you. Order placed on the 19th and looks like I'll have it on the 29th

Fingers Mcginty

Probably customs on top of that?

ryaner777

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

Probably customs on top of that?

Hopefully not, I'll let ye know tomorrow when it arrives.

brianblaze

ryaner777 wrote: »

Hopefully not, I'll let ye know tomorrow when it arrives.

Did you avoid the tax?

alec76

brianblaze wrote: »

Did you avoid the tax?

Supposed to be No Tax with EU Priority shipping .
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/resellers#wiki_recommended_resellers

tedpan

Fingers Mcginty wrote:

Probably customs on top of that?

Usually not, about 10% get hit from gearbest/banggood orders in my experience.

tedpan

Also, the phone is 262e on eglobal, that's guaranteed no customs

ryaner777

brianblaze wrote: »

Did you avoid the tax?

Package delayed by GLS couriers. Hope to have it Monday.

abarkie

leche solara wrote: »

The most recent update has sure slashed battery time. Up to the other day I would comfortably get 2 days and a bit out of a charge, now its only a day and a half. Biggest users of power are Android system and Xiaomi service framework. Phone's main advantage over competitors was great battery. Now thats gone its just another phone. Its lost its edge.

What was the update?

Invincible

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-pocophone-graphite-6gb-128gb-black-sim-free-es-version-for-25024-delivered-amazon-3206481

OOS presently, can order for delivery at this price.

bennyc

ryaner777 wrote: »

Package delayed by GLS couriers. Hope to have it Monday.

waiting hard to see how you get on with customs, I am about to pull the trigger on one from banggood for 247 with a case,
Am I right in saying all I need is the Global Version to ensure I have the correct LTE coverage ?

babybuilder

bennyc wrote: »

waiting hard to see how you get on with customs, I am about to pull the trigger on one from banggood for 247 with a case,
Am I right in saying all I need is the Global Version to ensure I have the correct LTE coverage ?

I got done by customs on a Android box from banggood. Isn't same phone from eglobal around 265e with customs paid?

ryaner777

bennyc wrote: »

waiting hard to see how you get on with customs, I am about to pull the trigger on one from banggood for 247 with a case,
Am I right in saying all I need is the Global Version to ensure I have the correct LTE coverage ?

Looks like GLS have lost my phone somewhere between their UK hub and Ireland.


I spoke to them yesterday and they said it is likely the label has fallen off in transport.


They said they would continue to search their warehouse for it but it may be some time before they have an answer.



Claim opened with PayPal. Looks like I'm stuck with my note 4 for a least a while longer.

savemejebus

128gb Version on Amazon Italy for €288 + 9.30 express delivery

3rd party seller but fulfilled by Amazon so I think it's a pretty good deal.

the heathen

savemejebus wrote: »

128gb Version on Amazon Italy for €288 + 9.30 express delivery

3rd party seller but fulfilled by Amazon so I think it's a pretty good deal.

Isn't that the Germany/France/Italy version? Can that version be used here?

International version is €350 and UK version is out of stock.

ryaner777

savemejebus wrote: »

128gb Version on Amazon Italy for €288 + 9.30 express delivery

3rd party seller but fulfilled by Amazon so I think it's a pretty good deal.

I'm going to go for this but can't find the 9.30 express delivery?


I'm just getting a standard €8.13 option. any idea how to get the express delivery on the Italian site ?

flangemeistro

savemejebus wrote: »

128gb Version on Amazon Italy for €288 + 9.30 express delivery

3rd party seller but fulfilled by Amazon so I think it's a pretty good deal.

Is this a worthy upgrade from a Google pixel XL or will I get a Xiaomi Mi 9?

ryaner777

ryaner777 wrote: »

I'm going to go for this but can't find the 9.30 express delivery?


I'm just getting a standard €8.13 option. any idea how to get the express delivery on the Italian site ?

Got it sorted, just changed the address to parcel wizard and then back to Irish address and it gave me faster delivery. Should have it Tuesday.

bennyc

ryaner777 wrote: »

Got it sorted, just changed the address to parcel wizard and then back to Irish address and it gave me faster delivery. Should have it Tuesday.

I take it you are getting the IT version, is it only a matter of changing the language to English on the settings ?

ryaner777

bennyc wrote: »

I take it you are getting the IT version, is it only a matter of changing the language to English on the settings ?

Yeah, the only difference I can see is the plug

savemejebus

the heathen wrote: »

Isn't that the Germany/France/Italy version? Can that version be used here?

International version is €350 and UK version is out of stock.

Yeah, it should be fine, just get an adaptor (with fuse) for the plug and change the language and location when setting up and you will be fine.

massy086

Hi all has anyone had a screen replaced on a f1 in Dublin.smashed mine today and lost touch .I'm back on a Samsung a5 and I hate it .cheers

bennyc

I see there is €20 off the pocofone on MI.ES
https://buy.mi.com/es/buy/product/pocophone-f1

how do you get that shipped to ireland ?

sydthebeat

bennyc wrote: »

I see there is €20 off the pocofone on MI.ES
https://buy.mi.com/es/buy/product/pocophone-f1

how do you get that shipped to ireland ?

i think you need a Spanish address to create an account to purchase through there.

bennyc

Trigger pulled from eGlobal on the 64GB Pocophone F1 @€;264, I have a Redmi Notes 4 so it will be a nice upgrade, I had a budget for a Note 7 so didn't break the bank too much. Anyone recommend a nice case, something slim and nice to hold, I liked the metal of the note 4 with no case so something down that road.

MarkR

bennyc wrote: »

Trigger pulled from eGlobal on the 64GB Pocophone F1 @€;264, I have a Redmi Notes 4 so it will be a nice upgrade, I had a budget for a Note 7 so didn't break the bank too much. Anyone recommend a nice case, something slim and nice to hold, I liked the metal of the note 4 with no case so something down that road.

I've a ringke fusion case. Like the feel of it.

god's toy

Got a system update today and for one all too brief moment I had full system wide dark mode! looked ace! every menu. then the phone restarted and it was gone...

honda boi

https://www.xda-developers.com/miui-10-3-4-global-stable-for-the-xiaomi-poco-f1-brings-widevine-l1-4k60-video-recording-game-turbo-and-more/
Looks like a good update

massy086

Well to update I got a new screen and LCD fitted for 60€ in a shop called Phone shop address is 3 Moore street.all working perfect glad to have phone back

Mark Hamill

honda boi wrote: »

https://www.xda-developers.com/miui-10-3-4-global-stable-for-the-xiaomi-poco-f1-brings-widevine-l1-4k60-video-recording-game-turbo-and-more/
Looks like a good update

I got the notification about this update yesterday and this morning, but when I open it and go to the updater it rechecks and then says I am already up to date (on 10.2). Anyone else get this?

sydthebeat

Mark Hamill wrote: »

I got the notification about this update yesterday and this morning, but when I open it and go to the updater it rechecks and then says I am already up to date (on 10.2). Anyone else get this?

theres a direct link to download the update at the bottom of that article.

they push updates out sporadically and id expect ireland to be pretty low down the list for urgency to get it

Standard Toaster

Something that was added recently enough. In order to install tbe update manually, you now have to tap the update screen 5 times to unlock the "Choose Update Package" option. Wasn't always like that.

Updated yesterday, no problems so far. Battery life unchanged I feel.