Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro
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| XiaomiPOCO X3 Pro | XiaomiPOCO X7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | – | 3,200 nits |
| Display type | LCD DotDisplay, as identified by Android Authority; 20:9 aspect ratio | CrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour |
| Pixel density | Maker lists 395 ppi | 446 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 450 nits typical; peak brightness not published | 700 nits typical, 1,400 nits high-brightness mode and up to 3,200 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | DynamicSwitch at 30/50/60/90/120 Hz, 240 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display, reading mode 3.0 and Widevine L1 | 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 860 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-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 | 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 | Adreno 640 | Arm Mali-G720 |
| AI engine | – | Eighth-generation NPU |
| 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 | 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 1.0 Plus with multi-layer graphite and D5 copper heat pipe; maker claim of up to 6°C processor cooling | LiquidCool technology 4.0, POCO 3D IceLoop and 5,000 mm² loop pump; ten temperature sensors |
| 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 | 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 and 119° field of view | 8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies SmartSens SC820 and fixed focus |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm | OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens |
| Zoom | – | Digital zoom and 2× in-sensor cropping, confirmed by GSMArena; no dedicated telephoto camera |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps | 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 fps, as reported by TechAdvisor | 1080p or 720p 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 | Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Motion capture, 50 MP, Film Camera, portrait, documents, night, pro, panorama and HDR modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,160 mAh | 6,000 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 18 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 33 W | Up to 90 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 215 g | 195 g (better) |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.29 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 165.3 × 76.8 mm | 160.75 × 75.24 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 | 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 | Phantom Black, Metal Bronze and Frost Blue | Black, Green and Yellow |
| Water resistance detail | IP53 splash protection; not immersion protection, and liquid/dust damage is excluded from warranty | 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, compass and IR blaster; Z-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, flicker sensor, 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 and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviews | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, confirmed by all three full reviews |
| Software updates | – | 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, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, user guide and warranty card | UK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides, warranty card and safety information; no adaptor |
| 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 5G+5G or 5G+4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported |
| SIM | Hybrid dual nano-SIM or one SIM plus microSD, as clarified by Android Authority | Dual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by GSMArena |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz and 2×2 MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 on the current UK maker spec and product pages; reviews list Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Multifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market | NFC, availability varies by region |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a/B1C and NavIC L5; assisted positioning and electronic compass |
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