Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Xiaomi POCO F7 Ultra

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POCO F3 compared with POCO F7 Ultra
XiaomiPOCO F3XiaomiPOCO F7 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021March 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10803200 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness395 pixels per inch526 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 contrastWQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 12-bit colour, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 contrast
Pixel density–526 ppi
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak1,800 nits high-brightness mode; 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5POCO Shield Glass
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, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, circular polarisation, up to 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Original Colour PRO, Pro HDR and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; AI glove touch depends on glove material and conditions
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory6 GB – 8 GB12 GB – 16 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPU7 nm Kryo 585 octa-core processor at up to 3.2 GHz3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker does not publish a numeric suffix; dedicated 12 nm VisionBoost D7 assists supported games with 120 fps frame interpolation, 2K super resolution and Game HDR, and selected YouTube/Netflix video scenarios
AI engine–Qualcomm AI engine
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android AuthorityLPDDR5X RAM; 12 GB/256 GB or 16 GB/512 GB; UFS 4.1 released through regional software updates
Cooling–LiquidCool Technology 4.0, 5,400 mm² 3D dual-channel IceLoop system with separate processor and camera loops, 15 temperature sensors and WildBoost Optimisation 4.0
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP32 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2.5× (better)
Front camera20 MP32 MP (better)
Main camera48 MP, f/1.79 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µmLight Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.6, 1/1.55-inch sensor, six-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view32 MP, f/2.2 and 120° field of view
Telephoto camera–50 MP floating lens, f/2.0, OIS, 60 mm equivalent focal length and focusing from 10 cm to infinity
Front camera20 MP, f/2.4532 MP
Zoom–2.5× optical telephoto; 120 mm in-sensor crop and 20× Ultra Zoom Beta are additional processing modes
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 fps8K at 24 fps; 4K at 24/30/60 fps; Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD at 120/240/480/960/1,920 fps or Full HD 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 framePOCO AISP processing, Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, night, film camera, documents, portrait, Pro, HDR, panorama, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, long exposure, video teleprompter, Director Mode, Dual Video and ShootSteady
Battery and charging
Battery4,520 mAh5,300 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 120 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 50 W (better)
Battery life detail4,520 mAh typical5,300 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 13.5 hours continuous use, over 15 hours video playback, over 10 hours navigation and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles; Surge P3 charging and Surge G1 battery-management chips
Wired charging33 W fast charging120 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 34 minutes; separate 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–50 W wireless HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 75 minutes; wireless charger sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g (better)212 g
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.39 mm
Height × width163.7 × 76.4 mm160.26 × 74.95 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsGlass front and back with plastic frame, as described by Android AuthorityMetal middle frame and glass back with gloss/matt finish
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Deep Ocean Blue, Arctic White and Night BlackBlack and Yellow
Water resistance detail–IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 2.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display 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, gyroscope, IR blaster 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 AuthorityStereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio and Dolby Atmos; AI Super Cinema applies to selected video apps and excludes encrypted or HDR video
Microphones–Three-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviewsXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by TechRadar and Android Central
Software updates–Four Android version upgrades and six years of security patches reported at launch by TechRadar and Android Central
AI features–Regional Xiaomi HyperAI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search and image-editing tools, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; some features require internet access, gallery plug-ins or software updates
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, safety information and desiccant; UK standard box excludes adaptor, with a separate adaptor gift or discounted accessory in the launch promotion
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 MHz5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM, 4×4 MIMO; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; Surge T1S tuner and Super Antenna Array
SIMDual SIM; maker specification controls TechAdvisor's conflicting single-SIM descriptionDual nano-SIM in the published UK specification
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updates
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
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; assisted positioning

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