Xiaomi POCO F7 vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro
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| XiaomiPOCO F7 | XiaomiPOCO F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2025 | November 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83″ | 6.59″ |
| Resolution | 2772 × 1280 (better) | 2510 × 1156 |
| Sharpness | 447 pixels per inch (better) | 419 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,500 nits (better) |
| Display type | 1.5K AMOLED, 68 billion colours, 8,000,000:1 contrast and 94.23% screen-to-body ratio | HyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | 700 nits typical, 1,700 nits high-brightness mode and 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen | 600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Wet Touch Display 2.0, Original Colour PRO, adaptive HDR, reading and Cycle Mode 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | TSMC 4 nm, octa-core All-Big-Core architecture, up to 3.21 GHz; Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | 3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Qualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQ |
| AI engine | – | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| Storage type | LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor | LPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB |
| Cooling | 6,000 mm² 3D dual-channel IceLoop system; 13 temperature sensors and 1,800 W/mK graphite thermal conductivity, as stated by the maker | LiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | 2.5× (better) |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Main camera | Sony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels | Light Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.55-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixels |
| Ultra wide camera | OV08F, 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | – | 50 MP, f/2.2 and 60 mm equivalent focal length; electronic rather than optical stabilisation confirmed by maker FAQ |
| Front camera | OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens | 20 MP |
| Zoom | Main-camera portraits at 1×/26 mm and 2×/52 mm equivalent; no optical telephoto lens | 2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ |
| Video recording | 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD or HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD 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 | Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps |
| Camera features | Dynamic shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, timed burst, Pro, panorama, long exposure, HDR, ShootSteady and video teleprompter; AI gallery editing features vary by software and region | Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, voice shutter, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteady |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 6,500 mAh (better) | 6,210 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 90 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 6,500 mAh typical in the UK specification; maker laboratory claims over 20 hours video playback and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 full charge cycles | 6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles |
| Wired charging | 90 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 80% charge in 30 minutes; up to 22.5 W reverse wired charging for compatible devices | 100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 37 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed mode disabled; separate 120 W adaptor recommended |
| Wireless charging | – | Not supported, confirmed by the maker FAQ |
| Charges other devices | – | Up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 215.7 g | 199 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 163.1 × 77.9 mm | 157.49 × 75.25 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | Glass back and CNC-machined aluminium alloy frame, as stated by the maker; maker specification controls Tech Advisor's conflicting plastic-back description | Metal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour name |
| Colours | Black, White and Silver | Black, Blue and Titanium Silver |
| Water resistance detail | IP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear | IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, gyroscope and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Two symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Microphones | – | Three-microphone array |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar | Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, confirmed by maker FAQ |
| Safety features | – | Regional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings |
| Software updates | TechRadar reports four Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches at launch | – |
| In the box | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information in the UK specification; launch promotion supplied a separate 67 W adaptor gift, distinct from the phone's 90 W charging capability | 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 | Dual nano-SIM; 5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; Surge T1S antenna tuner | 5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | 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, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; Wi-Fi 7/6 availability depends on region, network and applicable software updates | Wi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updates |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast |
| NFC | Supported; regional functions vary | Supported; regional functions vary |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cable |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5 | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning |
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