Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Xiaomi POCO F7

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POCO F3 compared with POCO F7
XiaomiPOCO F3XiaomiPOCO F7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021June 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.83″
Resolution2400 × 10802772 × 1280 (better)
Sharpness395 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,200 nits (better)
Display typeAMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio and 5,000,000:1 contrast1.5K AMOLED, 68 billion colours, 8,000,000:1 contrast and 94.23% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density–447 ppi
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak700 nits typical, 1,700 nits high-brightness mode and 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresHDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing, MEMC, SGS Eye Care Display and Seamless Pro 120 Hz certificationDCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Wet Touch Display 2.0, Original Colour PRO, adaptive HDR, reading and Cycle Mode 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory6 GB – 8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPU7 nm Kryo 585 octa-core processor at up to 3.2 GHzTSMC 4 nm, octa-core All-Big-Core architecture, up to 3.21 GHz; Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 825
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android AuthorityLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Cooling–6,000 mm² 3D dual-channel IceLoop system; 13 temperature sensors and 1,800 W/mK graphite thermal conductivity, as stated by the maker
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera48 MP, f/1.79 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µmSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of viewOV08F, 8 MP
Front camera20 MP, f/2.45OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens
Zoom–Main-camera portraits at 1×/26 mm and 2×/52 mm equivalent; no optical telephoto lens
Video recording4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; HD and Full HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD or HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps
Front video–Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 5 MP f/2.4 telemacro camera with autofocus at 3–7 cm; night mode 2.0 and selfie night mode; AI cinema modes include Magic Zoom, slow shutter, time freeze, night time-lapse, parallel world and freeze frameDynamic shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, timed burst, Pro, panorama, long exposure, HDR, ShootSteady and video teleprompter; AI gallery editing features vary by software and region
Battery and charging
Battery4,520 mAh6,500 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,520 mAh typical6,500 mAh typical in the UK specification; maker laboratory claims over 20 hours video playback and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 full charge cycles
Wired charging33 W fast charging90 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 80% charge in 30 minutes; up to 22.5 W reverse wired charging for compatible devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g (better)215.7 g
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.2 mm
Height × width163.7 × 76.4 mm163.1 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsGlass front and back with plastic frame, as described by Android AuthorityGlass back and CNC-machined aluminium alloy frame, as stated by the maker; maker specification controls Tech Advisor's conflicting plastic-back description
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Deep Ocean Blue, Arctic White and Night BlackBlack, White and Silver
Water resistance detail–IP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, gyroscope and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos enabled by later OTA and HDR10 video support; no headphone socket, as confirmed by Android AuthorityDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviewsXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Software updates–TechRadar reports four Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches at launch
In the boxPhone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptor, protective case, SIM tool, user guide and warranty cardPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information in the UK specification; launch promotion supplied a separate 67 W adaptor gift, distinct from the phone's 90 W charging capability
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual-SIM 5G; n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n77/n78; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B28/B66 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHzDual nano-SIM; 5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; Surge T1S antenna tuner
SIMDual SIM; maker specification controls TechAdvisor's conflicting single-SIM descriptionDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; Wi-Fi 7/6 availability depends on region, network and applicable software updates
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by regionSupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C, as confirmed by Android AuthorityUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavICGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5

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