Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F7 Ultra
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| XiaomiPOCO F4 | XiaomiPOCO F7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2022 | March 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 3200 × 1440 (better) |
| Sharpness | 395 pixels per inch | 526 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,200 nits (better) |
| Display type | E4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrast | WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 12-bit colour, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 contrast |
| Pixel density | – | 526 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak | 1,800 nits high-brightness mode; 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | POCO Shield Glass |
| Display features | 100% DCI-P3 typical, TrueColor, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, MEMC, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing and SGS Eye Care Display; maker DynamicSwitch offers 60/90/120 Hz | DCI-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 | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | 7 nm Kryo 585; one A77-based Prime core at 3.2 GHz, three A77-based Gold cores at 2.42 GHz and four A55-based Silver cores at 1.8 GHz | 3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Qualcomm 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 | Maker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm | Qualcomm AI engine |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; India review's 12 GB configuration is not a UK option; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android Authority | LPDDR5X RAM; 12 GB/256 GB or 16 GB/512 GB; UFS 4.1 released through regional software updates |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamber | 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 camera | 64 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 32 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | 2.5× (better) |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisation | Light 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 camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view | 32 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 camera | 20 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP |
| Zoom | – | 2.5× optical telephoto; 120 mm in-sensor crop and 20× Ultra Zoom Beta are additional processing modes |
| Video recording | 4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps | 8K 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 features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixels | POCO 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 | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,300 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 120 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | Up to 50 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 4,500 mAh typical | 5,300 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 charging | 67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes | 120 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 | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 195 g (better) | 212 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm (better) | 8.39 mm |
| Height × width | 163.2 × 75.95 mm | 160.26 × 74.95 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Materials | Glass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian Express | Metal middle frame and glass back with gloss/matt finish |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula Green | Black 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 |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playback | Stereo 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 system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviews | Xiaomi 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 box | Phone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card, safety information and USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptor | Phone, 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 network | Sub-6 GHz NSA/SA 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO | 5G 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 |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM in the published UK specification |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast |
| NFC | NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market | Supported; regional functions vary |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1 | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning |
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