Xiaomi POCO F5 vs Xiaomi POCO F7 Pro

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POCO F5 compared with POCO F7 Pro
XiaomiPOCO F5XiaomiPOCO F7 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMay 2023March 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 brightness1,000 nits3,200 nits (better)
Display typeFlow AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9, 68 billion colours and 93.4% screen-to-body ratio; maker specification controls the FAQ's conflicting 68 million coloursWQHD+ Flow AMOLED, 12-bit colour, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 contrast
Pixel density–526 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical and 1,000 nits HBM/peak1,800 nits high-brightness mode and 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Always-on displaySupported–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 and oleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresDCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, adaptive HDR, 240 Hz touch sampling, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, sunlight display, reading mode and SGS Low Blue Light Ex certificationDCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, circular polarisation, 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
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUTSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X2 at up to 2.91 GHz, three Cortex-A710 at up to 2.49 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at up to 1.8 GHzTSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X4-based prime core up to 3.3 GHz, three Cortex-A720-based performance cores up to 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720-based performance cores up to 3.0 GHz and two Cortex-A520-based efficiency cores up to 2.3 GHz; Qualcomm AI engine
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker FAQ lists 580 MHz without a numeric model suffixQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker does not give a numeric model suffix
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; 8 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/256 GB on UK spec page; UK launch price notice lists 12 GB/256 GB; Dynamic RAM Expansion uses storage, not additional physical RAM; no microSD expansionLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, 3,725 mm² copper vapour chamber and 10,000 mm² graphite areaLiquidCool Technology 4.0, 5,400 mm² 3D dual-channel IceLoop system with separate thermal loops for processor and camera; 12 temperature sensors
Cameras
Main camera64 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP (better)
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor and 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm; OIS and EIS, not simultaneous in every modeLight Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.6, 1/1.55-inch sensor, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and fixed focus8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera16 MP, f/2.45 and fixed focus20 MP
ZoomDigital zoom from 0.6× to 10× in photos and 0.6× to 6× in video; no optical telephoto lens–
Video recordingUK spec page lists 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; conflicting FAQ 4K60/8K entries excluded8K at 24 fps, 4K at 24/30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120/240/960 fps or HD at 120/240/480/960/1,920 fps
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus; VLOG, slow motion, time-lapse, film filters, HDR and night modesDynamic shots, motion capture and tracking focus, film camera, night, portrait, documents, Pro, panorama, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, long exposure, HDR, video teleprompter, Director Mode, Dual Video and ShootSteady; AI gallery editing varies by software and region
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 14.8 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 14.8 hours video, 30 hours calls, 23.8 hours reading and 155 hours music6,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours video playback and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 full charge cycles; Surge P3 charging and Surge G1 battery-management chips
Wired charging67 W turbo charging with included 67 W adaptor; maker FAQ lists QC 2.0/3.0/4, PD 2.0/3.0 and Mi FC 2.090 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 37 minutes with Top Speed enabled, screen off and approximately 25°C room temperature; UK box excludes adaptor despite generic measurement footnote mentioning one
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight181 g (better)206 g
Thickness7.9 mm (better)8.12 mm
Height × width161.11 × 74.95 mm160.26 × 74.95 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP68
MaterialsLaminated battery cover and plastic frame/buttons, as described by the maker FAQMetal middle frame and glass back with gloss/matt finish
ColoursBlack, White and BlueBlack, Blue and Silver
Water resistance detailIP53 splash and dust resistance; declines with wear, not immersion protectionIP68; maker test at 2.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 3.5 mm headphone socket, no FM radioStereo speakers, three-microphone array, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 for POCO based on Android 13Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews
Software updatesTech Advisor reports two OS upgrades and three years of security support at launch; this is a historical promise, not a claim of current support–
In the boxPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and film, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety informationPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card, safety information and desiccant; no UK adaptor; launch purchase promotion offered a separate 120 W adaptor gift
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSMDual nano-SIM; 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 antenna tuner
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby in the UK specification; global sheet calls it dual activeDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, wireless display and 2×2 MU-MIMOWi-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 5.3; maker FAQ lists AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.4, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFCSupported; regional functions varySupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C and OTG; no wired video outputUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network positioning, no dual-frequency GNSSGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning

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