Xiaomi Poco F1 gets big price cut but should you buy it?

Xiaomi Poco F1 gets cheaper in India but should you consider this one-year-old smartphone?

Xiaomi Poco F1 gets cheaper in India (Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's Poco F1 has received a price cut, once again. The smartphone with the latest price cut is available via Mi.com and Flipkart.

Xiaomi Poco F1 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model is now available online for ₹18,999. The 8GB RAM and 256GB model is available for ₹22,999. The Armoured Edition of Xiaomi Poco F1 is also available for at a discounted price of ₹22,999. The three models were earlier available for ₹20,999, ₹27,999 and ₹28,999 respectively. The base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is available for ₹17,999 .

The latest price cut comes amid rumours of a new Poco F2. According to reports, Xiaomi will launch Poco F2 with upgraded specifications such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and AMOLED display. While Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are aimed at ₹20,000- ₹30,000 segment, Poco F2 is expected to cover sub ₹20,000 price points.

 

Mi fans, you know how the #POCOF1 has won so many hearts. 😍

It's time to bag the champion at a killer price from https://t.co/pMj1r7lwp8 or @Flipkart. 🤩

📱6GB+128 GB = ₹18,999
📱8GB+256 GB = ₹22,999 (Incl. Armoured edition)

RT and spread this delightful news!🔄#Xiaomi ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5pdUCRxsUX

— #MiFan Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) August 5, 2019

Poco F1 is now one-year old smartphone but still is among the cheapest smartphone to run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The smartphone still makes a lot of sense for power users who play a lot of games and run power-intensive apps. The phone comes with a LiquidCool Technology for better thermal performance.

But performance isn't the only thing you're looking for, you can consider smartphones such as Realme X and Samsung Galaxy M40 which offer superior camera performance and better design and display quality. Realme X is available in India at a starting price of ₹16,999 whereas Samsung Galaxy M40 comes for ₹19,990.