Xiaomi POCO F5 vs Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro

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POCO F5 compared with POCO X7 Pro
XiaomiPOCO F5XiaomiPOCO X7 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMay 2023January 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802712 × 1220 (better)
Sharpness395 pixels per inch446 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 coloursCrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour
Pixel density–446 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical and 1,000 nits HBM/peak700 nits typical, 1,400 nits high-brightness mode and up to 3,200 nits peak
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, 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
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 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 GHz4 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
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker FAQ lists 580 MHz without a numeric model suffixArm Mali-G720
AI engine–Eighth-generation NPU
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 expansionUK 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
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, 3,725 mm² copper vapour chamber and 10,000 mm² graphite areaLiquidCool technology 4.0, POCO 3D IceLoop and 5,000 mm² loop pump; ten 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 mode50 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 camera8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and fixed focus8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies SmartSens SC820 and fixed focus
Front camera16 MP, f/2.45 and fixed focusOV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens
ZoomDigital zoom from 0.6× to 10× in photos and 0.6× to 6× in video; no optical telephoto lensDigital zoom and 2× in-sensor cropping, confirmed by GSMArena; no dedicated telephoto camera
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 excluded4K 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 videoFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps1080p or 720p at 30 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 tracking focus, Motion capture, 50 MP, Film Camera, portrait, documents, night, pro, panorama and HDR modes
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 musicUK/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 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 2.0Up 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
TypeStandardStandard
Weight181 g (better)195 g
Thickness7.9 mm (better)8.29 mm
Height × width161.11 × 74.95 mm160.75 × 75.24 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP68
MaterialsLaminated battery cover and plastic frame/buttons, as described by the maker FAQPlastic frame and rear; plastic colours are 195 g and 8.29 mm thick; Yellow PU finish is 198 g and 8.43 mm thick
ColoursBlack, White and BlueBlack, Green and Yellow
Water resistance detailIP53 splash and dust resistance; declines with wear, not immersion protectionUK IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; regional IP69 claims are excluded
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, flicker sensor, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 3.5 mm headphone socket, no FM radioDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 for POCO based on Android 13Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, confirmed by all three full 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 supportThree 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 boxPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and film, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety informationUK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides, warranty card and safety information; no adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSMDual-SIM 5G+5G or 5G+4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby in the UK specification; global sheet calls it dual activeDual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by GSMArena
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-MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; maker FAQ lists AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 6.0 on the current UK maker spec and product pages; reviews list Bluetooth 5.4
NFCSupported; regional functions varyNFC, availability varies by region
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, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a/B1C and NavIC L5; assisted positioning and electronic compass

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