Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X7
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| XiaomiPOCO X3 Pro | XiaomiPOCO X7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2021 | 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 | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | – | 3,000 nits |
| Display type | LCD DotDisplay, as identified by Android Authority; 20:9 aspect ratio | Curved CrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour, 5,000,000:1 contrast and 100% DCI-P3 coverage |
| Pixel density | Maker lists 395 ppi | 446 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 450 nits typical; peak brightness not published | 500 nits typical, 1,200 nits high-brightness mode and 3,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display features | DynamicSwitch at 30/50/60/90/120 Hz, 240 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display, reading mode 3.0 and Widevine L1 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Wet Touch, reading mode and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | 7 nm Kryo 485 octa-core processor at up to 2.96 GHz | TSMC 4 nm, octa-core 4+4 configuration, up to 2.5 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage type | LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB, tested by maker with a SanDisk card | LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; Dynamic RAM Expansion uses storage rather than adding physical RAM; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus with multi-layer graphite and D5 copper heat pipe; maker claim of up to 6°C processor cooling | 13,780 mm² graphite cooling area |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm and autofocus | Sony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels; OIS and EIS video stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm | 20 MP, f/2.2, soft-light ring and group-selfie framing |
| Zoom | – | 2× half-body portrait mode with 46 mm equivalent focal length; no optical telephoto lens |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps | 4K at 24/30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240 fps |
| Front video | Full HD at 30 fps, as reported by TechAdvisor | Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus and 2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; rear, ultra wide and selfie night modes; simultaneous front/rear dual video | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; dynamic shots, motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, film filters, documents, portraits, night, Dual Video and Steady Video; AI gallery editing varies by software and region |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,160 mAh (better) | 5,110 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 18 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 33 W | Up to 45 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,160 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 11 hours gaming, 18 hours video and 110 hours music | 5,110 mAh typical in the UK specification; maker laboratory claims over 15 hours TikTok video, over 58 hours music and over 17 hours navigation; retains over 80% capacity after 1,600 charge cycles |
| Wired charging | 33 W fast charging with included 33 W adaptor and Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claims 59% in 30 minutes and full charge in 59 minutes | 45 W turbo charging; maker laboratory claim of 100% in 52 minutes, screen off at approximately 25°C; UK maker recommends a compatible 45 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 67 W or higher adaptor |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 215 g | 185.5 g (better) |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.4 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 165.3 × 76.8 mm | 162.33 × 74.42 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Materials | Dual-texture back with reflective central strip and metallic-texture sides; plastic back, as described by TechAdvisor | Maker lists plastic version at 185.5 g and 8.4 mm thick, used for main figures; polyurethane version is 190 g and 8.63 mm thick; both are 162.33 mm high and 74.42 mm wide; interior aluminium composite reinforcement |
| Colours | Phantom Black, Metal Bronze and Frost Blue | Silver, Green and Black; Notebookcheck identifies Silver/Green plastic backs and Black synthetic leather |
| Water resistance detail | IP53 splash protection; not immersion protection, and liquid/dust damage is excluded from warranty | IP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, compass and IR blaster; Z-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone socket and Hi-Res Audio | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviews | Xiaomi HyperOS; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck |
| In the box | Phone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, user guide and warranty card | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information; no UK adaptor; launch purchase promotion offered a separate 67 W adaptor gift |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 4G LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | Dual SIM, dual standby 5G+5G or 5G+4G; 5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | Hybrid dual nano-SIM or one SIM plus microSD, as clarified by Android Authority | Dual SIM, dual standby in the UK maker specification; Notebookcheck tested eSIM on a German review unit, which does not establish UK support |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz and 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 1×1 antenna configuration and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Multifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market | Supported; regional functions vary |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | GPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network/sensor-assisted positioning |
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