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Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (6.18", 6GB/64GB, Snapdragon 845) $369.99 US (~$511.07 AU) Delivered @ GeekBuying

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As requested is this new phone from Xiaomi which has been making headlines by offering high end specifications and premium quality for a fraction of the price. This is a much cheaper alternative to other similar spec phones like the OnePlus 6 and currently the cheapest price available to Australia.

Features include a 6.18" display, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, the powerful Snapdragon 845 CPU, dual SIM, FM radio and a large 4000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. Check below for full specifications.

  • Apply the coupon POCOF1 at checkout to get it for $369.99 US (~$511.07 AU)

Free shipping included with Australian Express for ~$0.30 US.

Please note: This is a preorder available in 8 days. AU$ based on current Mastercard exchange rate.

Full Specs:

  • Android 8.1 / MIUI for Poco
  • 6.18" 2246x1080 IPS Display w/ Gorilla Glass
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core CPU @ 2.8GHz
  • Adreno 630 GPU
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage (Supports MicroSD up to 256GB)
  • 12 MP + 5 MP Rear Camera/ 20 MP Front Camera
  • 4000mAh Battery / USB-C / Quick Charge 3.0
  • Hybrid Dual Nano SIM
  • LiquidCool Technology / Fingerprint Reader / Face Unlock
  • FM Radio / 3.5mm Audio / aptX HD / IR Port
  • WiFi a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band / Bluetooth 5.0 / GPS
  • 3G: B1/B2/B5/B8
  • 4G FDD-LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
  • 4G TDD-LTE: B38/B40/B41
  • 155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm / 180g

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  • Frogprince7 on 27/08/2018 - 21:18
    +9

    Xiaomi releases new mobile phones like hens

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 21:20
      +2

      And Pocophone is their new sub-brand ;)

      • Kangal on 27/08/2018 - 22:59

        I'm not a fan of the Pocophone and Black Shark. I think the flagship Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer are better.
        Not to mention that sleek Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S.

        Though from a value perspective the Mi 8 SE (QSD 710), Redmi Note 5 Pro (QSD 636), Mi Max 3(QSD 636), and Mi A2 (QSD 660) are better options.

        • onlinepred on 28/08/2018 - 07:04
          +1

          Lower speaks, less features, how are they better value?

        • ESEMCE on 28/08/2018 - 09:08
          +4

          @OnlinePred: You missed the Lower Dollars bit…. That's where the Value equation arguably balances out.

        • onlinepred on 28/08/2018 - 12:02

          @scubacoles: mi8 se with lower specs and less hardware features, is roughly the same price, maybe $50. Value works dictate getting much more for only a few extra bucks would be better value right?

        • Kangal on 28/08/2018 - 13:07
          +1

          @OnlinePred:
          https://www.google.com.au/amp/www.bgr.in/news/xiaomi-mi-8-vs…

          Mi 8 SE: AU$350 - $430

          Mi 8: AU$500 - $640
          Mi 8 Explorer: AU$880 - $1,200

          …so yeah, the Mi 8SE is definitely better value!

        • onlinepred on 28/08/2018 - 13:46

          @Kangal: Yes, but the Poco F1 adds stereo speakers, much faster cpu/gpu, more ram, bigger screen, bigger battery, microsd support, headphone jack.

          The RRP is the same btw - MI8SE = 300 euro, Poco F1 = 300 euro. So after the pocophone is actually available, expect it to drop.

        • MrFunSocks on 28/08/2018 - 14:32
          +1

          @Kangal: Mi 8 SE doesn't have a global ROM though and likely never will get one unfortunately. That means it's not really of any value for most people.

        • Kangal on 28/08/2018 - 17:32

          @MrFunSocks:

          Ah, yeah good point.
          I just checked it out and it seems Xiaomi is saying the Mi 8SE is for China only, no Global Rom.
          However, some MIUI Devs have ported over the Official Global ROM from the Mi8 to the Mi 8SE:
          http://en.miui.com/thread-325627-1-1.html

          And some e-tailers have began to sell the Mi 8 SE to overseas with this ported rom:
          https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi8-SE-5-88-Inch-6GB-…

          Overall, it still stands that the Mi 8 SE is definitely a better value than the Poco and the Mi 8 flagship/explorer.
          However, I do not recommend it since I'm not seeing it at its normal price of ~AU$300-$350… but rather around AU$350-$450 instead. Not to mention any shipping costs will eat into this value margin. And its not worth the hassle of converting the China Rom to Global Rom. Spec wise they're equal, maybe differences in supported radios (Band28 ?). The QSD 710 is no slouch either, it can best some QSD 821 phones and runs very fast for most things whilst using very little battery.
          For what I know, the PocoFone is retailing for ~AU$550… basically square against the Xiaomi Mi 8.

          The Pocofone seems like a good idea in theory: offer best processor, big battery, in plastic body, with cheap enough screen and cameras to place in the budget category. However, I'm not convinced that's resulted in a great device in practice. This move is usually the forte of Nexus/OnePlus, and one of the dealbreakers there seems to be stock Android/good support/community involvement. So I don't know, PocoPh1 could be a great device or it might only be a decent one… time will tell.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/08/2018 - 21:52

      With really original designs!

    • surethang on 27/08/2018 - 23:22

      Hens release mobile phones?!

  • garage sale on 27/08/2018 - 21:22
    +27

    no band 28 , no nfc , think i will wait until they make affordable phone for global market or get a nokia 7 plus with android one, band 28 and nfc.

    guess facial recognition is a new feature for them, and with 20mpixel camera should work better than some others.

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 21:31
      +11

      Compared to the mid-range Nokia 7 Plus the Poco is offering a much faster CPU, better graphics, more RAM, bigger battery and other misc. features like FM radio.

      • Save Medicare on 27/08/2018 - 21:35
        +6

        Why not compare against a Mi mix 2s? SD845 and band 28. Only about $100 more.

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 21:44
          +6

          In terms of specs you can see it all here but there are additions in the Pocophone that may be more useful for some. Liquid cooling, larger display, micro SD support, larger battery, FM radio and better audio.

        • sajidmib on 27/08/2018 - 21:51
          +2

          is band 28 important for metro? I know serves the region well

        • garage sale on 28/08/2018 - 02:32
          +2

          @sajidmib: if surrounded by double brick walls and flats band 28 can make a difference in metro …

        • tessel on 28/08/2018 - 06:20
          +2

          @sajidmib:
          I live in a state that is what most would call regional. My mi Max works fine on aldi mobile with no b28.

        • onlinepred on 28/08/2018 - 07:05
          +1

          @garage sale: here is Sydney CBD I haven't noticed a difference

        • clubhonda on 28/08/2018 - 07:36

          Are there really so many rural ozv users? Frankly I don't see any difference whatsoever living in the city. 89.55% of the population lives in urban centers, this is mostly a non-issue I would think.

        • skoondi on 28/08/2018 - 23:47

          @clubhonda: Rural ozy here, band 28 or nothing for me. I believe some people who live in the city also occasionally visit the country and maybe still want to be able to use their phones and as pointed out many times band 28 gives superior indoor reception.

      • furythree on 27/08/2018 - 22:53
        +2

        no NFC/android pay is a bummer tho

        but otherwise amazing hardware specs

      • Empiresearth on 28/08/2018 - 21:14

        OP Just wondering can you do a deal on mi max3 6gb, looking for 2 phones

    • Clurt on 27/08/2018 - 23:12

      Is NFC for Paypass?

      • albert0pia on 27/08/2018 - 23:20
        +2

        Yes, amongst other things.

        • garage sale on 28/08/2018 - 02:37
          +1

          I'm seeing more electronic payment systems on lots on new terminal even with small retailers, even for a cup of coffee, also seeing more people paying with their phones instead of getting out their credit cards.

          I don't use android pay systems at the moment, but I wouldn't buy a phone that doesn't as it becomes more prevalent …

        • onlinepred on 28/08/2018 - 07:07

          @garage sale: More prevalent? It's the same pos machines, it's the same standard. Nothing changed. Only thing that's changed is banks support its use. You did it yourself, you don't even use it. Most don't.

        • garage sale on 28/08/2018 - 08:05

          @OnlinePred: some small businsses have old terminals even withoutcd displays still so no nfc ….samsung has system that interfaces to the card swipe reader.

        • onlinepred on 28/08/2018 - 08:08

          @garage sale: yes and new terminals come with new deals with banks. They aren't made for phones or anything. You can use phones in any NFC terminal that has been around since cards with chips.

    • whooah1979 on 28/08/2018 - 05:47

      no band 28 , no nfc

      Not including there features on a $500 smartphone is disappointing.

      • onlinepred on 28/08/2018 - 07:08
        +2

        It's our issue if we decide to use an imported phone here and it doesn't have band 28, officially they don't support Australia. NFC is a miss for sure, but the rest of the specs are from a $1500 smartphone

        • 11112007 on 28/08/2018 - 10:08
          +2

          Xiaomi phones cater for the Chinese market. NFC is hardly used there due to QR code payment systems like AliPay. So it's a decision to exclude it by choice to remove cost because it's not necessary for their primary market.

        • onlinepred on 28/08/2018 - 10:16

          @crazycs: 100% agree. This phone is targeted at more than china though, it's a semi-international phone.

        • 11112007 on 28/08/2018 - 12:32

          @OnlinePred:

          They'll sell more in China compared to any other region so while the phone is 'marketed' to more regions it's been designed with the same characteristics you'd expect for a Chinese only phone.

      • sane on 28/08/2018 - 10:52

        Realistically, this is the Indian version where band 28 and nfc don't play.

        I would expect them to launch an international version in time, with both band 28 AND NFC, and maybe even wireless charging. The extra cost of that is minute and it makes it more usable.

        I'd hold off - because this sets the cat amongst the chickens and more reasonable prices can be expected generally - and because a more international version would improve the proposition significantly.

        • mooney on 28/08/2018 - 14:57

          “cat amongst the chickens” - pigeons, it’s pigeons. Fox in the henhouse.

          :)

        • sane on 28/08/2018 - 15:00
          +1

          @mooney:

          I know, but I see the other phone companies more as headless chickens …

    • jasswolf on 28/08/2018 - 13:03
      +2

      To be fair, the vast majority of the global market doesn't use B28.

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 21:35
      +11

      Xiaomi's Redmi series are their budget phones with the lower price and specs reflecting that. Have you tried their Mi series of phones? They are premium in comparison.

    • 4892 on 27/08/2018 - 21:44
      +16

      I wouldn't knock Xiaomi until you try one out properly for yourself.

      Do your career however you want though hey…

      • garage sale on 28/08/2018 - 02:40
        +2

        we own an A1, and have owned Redmi note 2 and 4 in the past. Build quality is great, the down side is many of their phones are designed for the Chinese market not Australia so lack some features phones normally sold here have, hence band 28 and nfc missing from many Xiaomi models

    • Kapinny on 27/08/2018 - 21:45
      +1

      You should have made your account name Icecold>9000

    • mskeggs on 27/08/2018 - 21:47
      +10

      What career cares about your phone?

      • whooah1979 on 28/08/2018 - 05:52
        +6

        Westpac worker?

        • Icecold5000 on 28/08/2018 - 09:37
          -4

          No lol, just someone who can afford to buy a decent phone with band 28

    • Diji1 on 27/08/2018 - 22:21
      +7

      You sound like you're doing money wrong as in losing it.

  • hopper on 27/08/2018 - 21:47
    +5

    Wait those are Note 9 specs…. Wtf

      • BadGiraffe on 27/08/2018 - 22:28
        +11

        Don't be. I'm proud of my Redmi Note 3 that still outperforms newer phones in the same category.

        • Forfiet on 28/08/2018 - 06:16

          Same, I love my Mi Mix 2 with lineage on it :)

        • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2018 - 10:30
          -4

          It tells them that I'm poor or cheap. It's like driving Toyota or wearing oroton.

        • martyn on 28/08/2018 - 13:50
          +3

          @Bimo: Or it tells them that you don't like wasting money on pointless status symbols

        • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2018 - 18:39

          @martyn: yes I know, but like others pointed out here, it's not exactly the same as note 9.

          Using this phone mean saying that I would rather not have that extra bells n whistles to save only $1000…

        • ilikeblue on 28/08/2018 - 23:20

          @Bimo: yeah I would gladly save 1k for basically the same stuff….

        • onlinepred on 30/08/2018 - 11:17

          @ilikeblue: basically, butt not the same. I would definitely not want to spend 1k on a pixel etc, but I would be happy to spend $5-600 on a op6 or og pixel xl as an example. Both worlds be better than Xiaomi technically, but of course you could get Xiaomi for cheaper

      • macrocephalic on 28/08/2018 - 09:50

        Why? It just shows that others spent too much money on their phones.

    • kehuehue on 28/08/2018 - 11:13

      Specs compared to the Note 9, not exactly the same, just the SOC mostly

      https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9293&idPhone2=9163#diff-,,*

  • ltwo on 27/08/2018 - 21:48
    +22

    No NFC means no Google Pay, which means no deal for me :(

    • garage sale on 28/08/2018 - 02:44

      I don't use google pay but am seeing it on more and more terminals as retailers refresh their terminals.

      guess people have their phones handier than take out wallet and use credit card, put back in wallet, put back in pocket, but phone is already in their hand.

      Also loose your card and someone uses tap and go is hassle compared to if you loose your phone they need to unlock it.

      • Vulvasaur on 28/08/2018 - 08:56

        You don't unlock to use Google Pay, it's just wake the screen and tap

        • adrianhughes1998 on 28/08/2018 - 09:12

          Sorry but payment ring from bankwest is faster than Google pay on a watch or phone will ever be

        • hopper on 28/08/2018 - 12:23
          -1

          @adrianhughes1998: and less secure i guess

        • adrianhughes1998 on 28/08/2018 - 16:30

          @hopper: if it wasn't that secure I'm sure the bank's wouldn't want to deal with that crap.

          And if you lose it or gets stolen, just log into online banking and cancel the ring straight away.

          Sorry but it's the future.

        • CyberMurning on 29/08/2018 - 21:15

          @adrianhughes1998: future is chip inserted into our hand.

        • adrianhughes1998 on 30/08/2018 - 21:39

          @dragonindespair: ethics dilemmas means a long time before we get to that stage unfortunately

  • bargainsniper on 27/08/2018 - 21:50

    Waiting for lineage OS support

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 21:51
      +3

      Considering Xiaomi have said this is a dev-friendly device and will be releasing the kernel in a few weeks I think we can expect to see Lineage OS very quickly.

      • Enjj0y on 27/08/2018 - 23:49
        +6

        Don't trust xiaomi on their words. Been burnt once.

  • Most Wanted on 27/08/2018 - 21:59

    Now if only the dollar was 1:1 , Eveyone would pick this up

    • garage sale on 28/08/2018 - 02:46
      +3

      then all other phones would also be cheaper …

  • lethalmoney on 27/08/2018 - 21:59
    +3

    i just got the mix 2s for a smidge more about a month ago. I've owned the mi5 and mi6 prior. Xiaomi do great phones and their newest OS is actually quite good.

    • Darkhour on 27/08/2018 - 23:40

      Do they keep breaking?

      • lethalmoney on 28/08/2018 - 00:02
        +3

        no, they all work fine. I gave one to a mates son who didnt have much money and gave my wife the mi6 when i 'needed' the mix2.

        • Al123 on 28/08/2018 - 07:01

          How lucky your wife :)

  • Sapiens on 27/08/2018 - 22:01
    +3

    no wireless charging…why?

  • Nukkels on 27/08/2018 - 22:09
    +14

    How is this top end specs… With no NFC? Limited bands too. For $500, there are plenty of other options.

    • kakarot123 on 27/08/2018 - 22:12
      +7

      Reading reviews and searching around, I can't really find a phone at the 500 mark with a SD845 and 6gb ram.

      Even with myself having a MIX2S, I'm quite surpised at the price for this Poco phone.

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 22:15
      +5

      Low/midrange phones for example typically don't offer 6GB RAM, 64GB storage (sometimes), smaller displays and use lower end SoCs like MediaTek or the Snapdragon 400/600 series. This phone also offers full 3G/4G coverage minus B28.

      If you compare a flagship like the OnePlus 6 which is currently selling for ~$520 US and above you're getting similar flagship hardware at a cheaper price. Obviously the lack of NFC and wireless charging for example are the reason for a lower price.

      You're more than welcome to link a flagship phone for a better price with the same hardware so we can do another comparison :)

      • kakarot123 on 27/08/2018 - 22:16
        +1

        That being said, I don't think the oneplus or pixel 2/XL has wireless charging ?

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 22:18
          +2

          Correct. Rather than wireless charging OnePlus instead use Dash Charge and Pixel use USB-PD. Xiaomi opted for QC 3.0 in the Poco so they're all using 3 different fast charging technologies.

      • jdogg on 28/08/2018 - 14:36

        Does the oneplus have band 28?

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 28/08/2018 - 14:39

          Yes.

    • Icecold5000 on 27/08/2018 - 22:54
      -2

      But its a premium alternative?

  • pointnlarf on 27/08/2018 - 22:14
    +7

    hmmm arent these meant to be USD 300???

    • Clurt on 27/08/2018 - 23:14

      300 euro, so this isnt really an ozbargin tier deal. $470 and my eyebrows will be raised.

    • safrane on 27/08/2018 - 23:28
      +1

      Only Indians will get the US$300 phone. The going price in Hong Kong (w/ carrier support) is ~US$360.

      • safrane on 28/08/2018 - 08:27

        Oops wrong version of the phone. The 6GB/128GB is the only version on sale in HK.

        • Kampfer on 28/08/2018 - 09:46

          Yup, 6GB/128GB only and work out about AUD$500.

  • devilishm on 27/08/2018 - 22:16

    So how do you pay the gst on these?

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 22:17

      Customs aren't collecting the GST. The stores are so you have nothing to worry about.

      • devilishm on 27/08/2018 - 22:18

        Thanks. So does the price already include GST?

        • Save Medicare on 28/08/2018 - 00:20

          Does geekbuying collect the requisite GST?

      • garage sale on 28/08/2018 - 02:48

        so the invoice has ABN for GST or retailer just keeps the GST ?

        • TheContact on 28/08/2018 - 07:33
          +1

          Or ARN, seeing as they aren't actually Australian businesses.

  • lazybones1987 on 27/08/2018 - 22:17
    +1

    The official launch price in India is Rs.21,000 which equates to $410 AUD. I don't see how Geek buying would consider this a "Deal"

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 22:19
      +1

      Where is it available online for that price? As I said in the post this is currently the cheapest price available that I could find. This is expected with new phone releases.

      • Bacons on 27/08/2018 - 22:28

        Currently not available to buy but will soon be: https://www.flipkart.com/poco-f1-graphite-black-64-gb/p/itmf…

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/08/2018 - 22:31
          +3

          Flipkart only ships to India.

          Does Flipkart deliver internationally?

          As of now, Flipkart doesn't deliver items internationally.
          You will be able to make your purchases on our site from anywhere in the world with credit/debit cards issued in India and 21 other countries, but please ensure the delivery address is in India.

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