Xiaomi releases Android Pie-based MIUI 10 update for Poco F1
What's the story
Xiaomi has started rolling out the official open beta build of MIUI 10 update for its budget-friendly flagship - the Poco F1. The update, based on Android Pie, comes with a build number 8.11.15 and a file size of over 2.4GB. Simultaneously, the company is also releasing this update for several other devices. Here's everything we know.
New features, UI
What's new in the update?
Xiaomi's official changelog for this update is common for all MIUI devices and mentions some bug fixes. Notably, MIUI 10 is Xiaomi's latest and biggest software upgrade, bringing full-screen display gestures, an updated 'Recents' menu, and a revamped Notifications panel. Further, this update is also expected to introduce a bunch of Android Pie features such as adaptive battery and brightness, among others.
Process
Here's how to download and install the update?
If you're running MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM, manually check for the update under 'System Updates' in the 'Settings' menu or via the Updater app. If you're running MIUI 7/8/9 stable versions, you can directly update by flashing the Fastboot ROM. However, make sure you back up all your data because this is a beta build and will be prone to bugs and crashes.
Design & Display
Meanwhile, here's recalling the Xiaomi Poco F1
Up front, the Poco F1 features a notch-based display with a slightly wider cut-out and a prominent bottom bezel. On the back, the phone gets a polycarbonate panel which houses a dual rear-camera setup and a fingerprint sensor. The Poco F1 sports a 6.18-inch full-HD+ (2246x1080) display with 500-nits brightness, 403ppi pixel density, and is protected by a curved Gorilla Glass 3.
Camera
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Poco F1 features a rear dual-camera setup comprising a 12-megapixel (f/1.9) Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4-micron pixel and dual-pixel autofocus, paired with a 5-megapixel (f/2.0) secondary depth sensor. Up front, there's a 20-megapixel camera with support for AI-based Portrait mode and Scene detection with India-specific optimizations. The primary camera can shoot 4K videos at 30fps and slow-mo in 720p/1080p at up to 240fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The Poco F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with dedicated LiquidCool Technology, paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of inbuilt storage (expandable up to 256GB). The phone runs MIUI for Poco - a customized version of MIUI 9.6 which is based on Android Oreo 8.1. Further, the Poco F1 packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0.
Nitty-Gritty
Connectivity options and sensors onboard the Poco F1
In terms of connectivity options, the Xiaomi Poco F1 gets support for dual-SIM (Nano) cards (hybrid tray), 4G+, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/c, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Poco F1 also comes with an Infrared-based face unlock technology.