Xiaomi POCO F7 Ultra vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 15
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| XiaomiPOCO F7 Ultra | XiaomiXiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2025 | October 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.36″ |
| Resolution | 3200 × 1440 (better) | 2670 × 1200 |
| Sharpness | 526 pixels per inch (better) | 460 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,200 nits |
| Display type | WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 12-bit colour, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 contrast | CrystalRes AMOLED with 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh, 68 billion colours and DCI-P3 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 1,800 nits high-brightness mode; 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen | 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen |
| Always-on display | – | Always-active Display with adaptive brightness and refresh as low as 1 Hz; weather display supported |
| Screen protection | POCO Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Display features | 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 | DC dimming, 300 Hz touch sampling, Original Colour PRO, Pro HDR, wet touch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | 3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz | 3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz |
| GPU | 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 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker gives no numeric suffix |
| AI engine | Qualcomm AI engine | Qualcomm AI engine |
| Storage type | LPDDR5X RAM; 12 GB/256 GB or 16 GB/512 GB; UFS 4.1 released through regional software updates | LPDDR5X RAM at 8,533 Mbps and UFS 4.0 storage; UK 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB |
| 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 | Xiaomi Wing-type IceLoop system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 32 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2.5× | 2.6× (better) |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Main camera | 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 | Leica Summilux, Light Fusion 900, 50 MP, f/1.62, OIS, 23 mm equivalent focal length, 1/1.31-inch sensor, seven-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 2.4 µm pixels |
| Ultra wide camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 and 120° field of view | Leica 50 MP, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent focal length, 115° field of view and six-element lens |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP floating lens, f/2.0, OIS, 60 mm equivalent focal length and focusing from 10 cm to infinity | Leica floating 50 MP, f/2.0, OIS, 60 mm equivalent focal length and six-element lens; focusing from 10 cm to infinity |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP, f/2.0, 21 mm equivalent focal length and 90° field of view |
| Zoom | 2.5× optical telephoto; 120 mm in-sensor crop and 20× Ultra Zoom Beta are additional processing modes | 2.6× optical telephoto identified by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews; maker lists 23 mm main and 60 mm telephoto and up to 60× digital zoom |
| Video recording | 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 | 8K at 24/30 fps; 4K at 24/30/60 fps; Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps; Dolby Vision HDR and 10-bit log; 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 | 4K or Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps; HDR10+ video, teleprompter and time-lapse selfie |
| Camera features | 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 | Leica Authentic and Vibrant styles, Leica filters, ProFocus motion and eye tracking, Lightning Burst, Dynamic Shots, master portraits, night and 50 MP modes on all rear cameras, macro, Fastshot, Supermoon, RAW/DNG/HEIF/JPEG, Movie mode, ShootSteady, Dual Video and Ultra Night Video |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,300 mAh (better) | 5,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 120 W (better) | Up to 90 W |
| Wireless charging | Up to 50 W | Up to 50 W |
| Battery life detail | 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 | 5,240 mAh typical UK Xiaomi Surge Battery; maker laboratory claim of up to 25 hours video playback and approximately 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles; Surge P3 charging and G1 battery-management chips |
| Wired charging | 120 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 34 minutes; separate 120 W adaptor recommended | 90 W HyperCharge; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC 2.0; separate Xiaomi 90 W adaptor recommended |
| Wireless charging | 50 W wireless HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 75 minutes; wireless charger sold separately | 50 W wireless HyperCharge with compatible Xiaomi wireless charging set sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 212 g | 191 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.39 mm | 8.08 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 160.26 × 74.95 mm | 152.3 × 71.2 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | Metal middle frame and glass back with gloss/matt finish | 6M42 high-strength aluminium frame and glass back; Liquid Silver uses heat-moulded glass with wave texture and a plated aluminium frame |
| Colours | Black and Yellow | Black, White, Green and Liquid Silver; main dimensions and weight are for Black/White/Green, while Liquid Silver is 8.48 mm thick and weighs 192 g |
| 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 | IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, laser-focus sensor, barometer and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | 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 | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Microphones | Three-microphone array | Four-microphone array with surround sound recording |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by TechRadar and Android Central | Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews |
| Software updates | Four Android version upgrades and six years of security patches reported at launch by TechRadar and Android Central | Four Android version upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews |
| 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 | Regional HyperAI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers, creativity and image-editing tools, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access and updates |
| In the box | 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 | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 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 | 5G SA/NSA, LTE, UMTS and GSM; 4×4 MIMO; Xiaomi Surge T1S tuner and antenna array |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM in the published UK specification | Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier |
| Wi-Fi | 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 | Wi-Fi 7/6E/6 capability depends on region and network; 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 and LC3 |
| NFC | Supported; regional functions vary | Supported |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning |
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