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Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro Max

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XiaomiPOCO X7 ProXiaomiPOCO X8 Pro Max
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2025March 2026
Display
Screen size6.67″6.83″
Resolution2712 × 12202772 × 1280
Sharpness446 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits3,500 nits
Display typeCrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colourAMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.27% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detail700 nits typical, 1,400 nits high-brightness mode and up to 3,200 nits peak800 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode and 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresDCI-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 certificationsHDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and 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
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 8400-UltraMediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU4 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 GHzSecond-generation TSMC 3 nm process; one Cortex-X925 up to 3.73 GHz, three Cortex-X4 up to 3.3 GHz and four Cortex-A720 up to 2.4 GHz
GPUArm Mali-G720Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11, up to 1.6 GHz
AI engineEighth-generation NPUMediaTek NPU 890
Storage typeUK LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0, 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; GSMArena's additional global 12 GB/256 GB configuration is excludedLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool technology 4.0, POCO 3D IceLoop and 5,000 mm² loop pump; ten temperature sensors5,800 mm² IceLoop cooling and 11,000 mm² graphite layer; WildBoost workload optimisation
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera50 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 IMX882Light Fusion 600, 50 MP, f/1.5, 1/1.95-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies SmartSens SC820 and fixed focus8 MP, f/2.2
Front cameraOV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens20 MP
ZoomDigital zoom and 2× in-sensor cropping, confirmed by GSMArena; no dedicated telephoto camera2× in-sensor crop described by the maker as optical-level; no separate telephoto camera
Video recording4K 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-lapse4K 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; sunset portrait video at 4K or Full HD at 30 fps
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresDynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Motion capture, 50 MP, Film Camera, portrait, documents, night, pro, panorama and HDR modesUltraSnap burst capture up to 120 photos, Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, voice shutter, HDR, panorama, long exposure, timed burst, video teleprompter, Dual Video, time-lapse and ShootSteady; regional AI image-editing tools
Battery and charging
Battery6,000 mAh8,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 90 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUK/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 excluded8,500 mAh typical UK silicon-carbon battery with 16% silicon content and 847 Wh/L stated energy density; capacity varies by region; maker laboratory claims over 74 hours calls, 16 hours video calls or 15 hours gaming
Wired chargingUp 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 promotion100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–50% in 24 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed enabled and display off; official 100 W or higher adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–Not supported, as reported by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Charges other devices–Up to 27 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g218 g
Thickness8.29 mm8.2 mm
Height × width160.75 × 75.24 mm162.9 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsPlastic frame and rear; plastic colours are 195 g and 8.29 mm thick; Yellow PU finish is 198 g and 8.43 mm thickMetal frame and fibreglass back; SGS five-star certification for drop, bending and crushing resistance
ColoursBlack, Green and YellowBlack, White and Blue; White has decorative stripes; camera RGB lighting offers eight colours for supported notifications, calls, charging, music and games
Water resistance detailUK IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; regional IP69 claims are excludedUK IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5°C; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, flicker sensor, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certificationTwo symmetrical 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; volume boost applies to selected media, ringtones and notifications
Microphones–Two-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, confirmed by all three full reviewsXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Software updatesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and TechRadarFour major Android upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
AI featuresGoogle Gemini, AI Notes, Recorder, Interpreter, image expansion and Erase Pro; regional and software availability variesRegional AI Writing, Speech Recognition, Interpreter, Creativity Assistant, Search, Dynamic Wallpapers, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; supported games can use 120 fps interpolation, 1.5K super resolution and Game HDR
Safety features–Regional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports calls over 500 m in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings
In the boxUK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides, warranty card and safety information; no adaptorPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual-SIM 5G+5G or 5G+4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; regional network support varies
SIMDual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by GSMArenaDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Wi-Fi 6Wi-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; standards depend on region, network and applicable updates
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0 on the current UK maker spec and product pages; reviews list Bluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFCNFC, availability varies by regionSupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-CUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a/B1C and NavIC L5; assisted positioning and electronic compassGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a/B2b, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L1/L5; assisted positioning

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