Xiaomi POCO F5 vs Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro
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| XiaomiPOCO F5 | XiaomiPOCO X7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2023 | January 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2712 × 1220 (better) |
| Sharpness | 395 pixels per inch | 446 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 3,200 nits (better) |
| Display type | Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9, 68 billion colours and 93.4% screen-to-body ratio; maker specification controls the FAQ's conflicting 68 million colours | CrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour |
| Pixel density | – | 446 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical and 1,000 nits HBM/peak | 700 nits typical, 1,400 nits high-brightness mode and up to 3,200 nits peak |
| Always-on display | Supported | – |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | DCI-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 certification | DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, AdaptiveSync, 480 Hz touch sampling and up to 2,560 Hz instantaneous touch sampling with Game Turbo; 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000 brightness levels, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, adaptive HDR, Original colour Pro, Pro HDR, sunlight, reading and cycle modes; TÜV eye-care certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | TSMC 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 GHz | 4 nm octa-core CPU up to 3.25 GHz; maker confirms Cortex-A725 architecture; GSMArena identifies one core at 3.25 GHz, three at 3.0 GHz and four at 2.1 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker FAQ lists 580 MHz without a numeric model suffix | Arm Mali-G720 |
| AI engine | – | Eighth-generation NPU |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 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 expansion | UK LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0, 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; GSMArena's additional global 12 GB/256 GB configuration is excluded |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology 2.0, 3,725 mm² copper vapour chamber and 10,000 mm² graphite area | LiquidCool technology 4.0, POCO 3D IceLoop and 5,000 mm² loop pump; ten temperature sensors |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor and 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm; OIS and EIS, not simultaneous in every mode | 50 MP, f/1.5, OIS, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 6-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels; GSMArena and Tech Advisor identify Sony IMX882 |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and fixed focus | 8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies SmartSens SC820 and fixed focus |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 and fixed focus | OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens |
| Zoom | Digital zoom from 0.6× to 10× in photos and 0.6× to 6× in video; no optical telephoto lens | Digital zoom and 2× in-sensor cropping, confirmed by GSMArena; no dedicated telephoto camera |
| Video recording | UK spec page lists 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; conflicting FAQ 4K60/8K entries excluded | 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240/960 fps; Director mode, video pro, log format, ShootSteady, dual video and time-lapse |
| Front video | Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus; VLOG, slow motion, time-lapse, film filters, HDR and night modes | Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Motion capture, 50 MP, Film Camera, portrait, documents, night, pro, panorama and HDR modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 14.8 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 14.8 hours video, 30 hours calls, 23.8 hours reading and 155 hours music | UK/global 6,000 mAh typical; maker claims over 20 hours watching videos, over 17 hours music, over 12 hours navigation and over eight hours PUBG in laboratory tests; the Indian 6,550 mAh version is excluded |
| Wired charging | 67 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 2.0 | Up to 90 W HyperCharge; maker recommends 90 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor, sold separately in the UK; launch charger gift is a separate promotion |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 181 g (better) | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (better) | 8.29 mm |
| Height × width | 161.11 × 74.95 mm | 160.75 × 75.24 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Materials | Laminated battery cover and plastic frame/buttons, as described by the maker FAQ | Plastic frame and rear; plastic colours are 195 g and 8.29 mm thick; Yellow PU finish is 198 g and 8.43 mm thick |
| Colours | Black, White and Blue | Black, Green and Yellow |
| Water resistance detail | IP53 splash and dust resistance; declines with wear, not immersion protection | UK IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; regional IP69 claims are excluded |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, flicker sensor, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 3.5 mm headphone socket, no FM radio | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 14 for POCO based on Android 13 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, confirmed by all three full reviews |
| Software updates | Tech Advisor reports two OS upgrades and three years of security support at launch; this is a historical promise, not a claim of current support | Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and TechRadar |
| AI features | – | Google Gemini, AI Notes, Recorder, Interpreter, image expansion and Erase Pro; regional and software availability varies |
| In the box | Phone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and film, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information | UK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides, warranty card and safety information; no adaptor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | Dual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM | Dual-SIM 5G+5G or 5G+4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM, dual standby in the UK specification; global sheet calls it dual active | Dual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by GSMArena |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, wireless display and 2×2 MU-MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; maker FAQ lists AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 on the current UK maker spec and product pages; reviews list Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Supported; regional functions vary | NFC, availability varies by region |
| USB | USB-C and OTG; no wired video output | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network positioning, no dual-frequency GNSS | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a/B1C and NavIC L5; assisted positioning and electronic compass |
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