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The top-of-the-line Armored Edition I reviewed came with a Kevlar back, which had a distinctive look to it.
Plastic is more prone to scratches than metal, but is less susceptible to damage from drops.
Now for the sad part: the F1 isnt exactly a looker.
And though the phone only has one speaker, theres a second speaker cutout at the bottom for symmetry.
That doesnt sit well with me at all.
By the same token, the Poco name and branding are as unexciting as they come.
The Armored Edition, with its Kevlar back is nice enough at $429 (Rs.
Of course, you’re free to also unlock the equipment with the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The F1 comes with Android 8.1 out of the box, with Xiaomis MIUI 9 skin on top.
that lets you group apps by category, or by icon color.
Thats worth the extra 1mm body thickness and the long charging time.
Thats not a deal-breaker, but I personally prefer my shots to look more natural.
What else is out there?
The F1 starts at just Rs.
21,000 ($300) for 6GB/64GB, and goes up to Rs.
29,000 ($414) for the 8GB/256GB configuration.
44,000 ($616).
Whos it for?
If that sounds like you, this is a no-brainer.
The Poco F1 is available in India, some countries in southeast Asia, and across Europe.
Find iton Xiaomis site, andon Flipkartin India.
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