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Xiaomi POCO X7 vs Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro Max

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XiaomiPOCO X7XiaomiPOCO 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 brightness3,000 nits3,500 nits
Display typeCurved CrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour, 5,000,000:1 contrast and 100% DCI-P3 coverageAMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.27% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 1,200 nits high-brightness mode and 3,000 nits peak800 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode and 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresDolby 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 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 7300-UltraMediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUTSMC 4 nm, octa-core 4+4 configuration, up to 2.5 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
GPUMali-G615 MC2Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11, up to 1.6 GHz
AI engine–MediaTek NPU 890
Storage typeLPDDR4X 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 AdvisorLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling13,780 mm² graphite cooling area5,800 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 cameraSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels; OIS and EIS video stabilisationLight 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/2.28 MP, f/2.2
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, soft-light ring and group-selfie framing20 MP
Zoom2× half-body portrait mode with 46 mm equivalent focal length; no optical telephoto lens2× in-sensor crop described by the maker as optical-level; no separate telephoto camera
Video recording4K 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 fps4K 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 videoFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 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 regionUltraSnap 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
Battery5,110 mAh8,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,110 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 cycles8,500 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 charging45 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 adaptor100 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
Weight185.5 g218 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm
Height × width162.33 × 74.42 mm162.9 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsMaker 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 reinforcementMetal frame and fibreglass back; SGS five-star certification for drop, bending and crushing resistance
ColoursSilver, Green and Black; Notebookcheck identifies Silver/Green plastic backs and Black synthetic leatherBlack, White and Blue; White has decorative stripes; camera RGB lighting offers eight colours for supported notifications, calls, charging, music and games
Water resistance detailIP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wearUK 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 reader and AI Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, 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 AtmosTwo 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; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and NotebookcheckXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Software updates–Four major Android upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
AI features–Regional 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 boxPhone, 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 giftPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual 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 GSM5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; regional network support varies
SIMDual SIM, dual standby in the UK maker specification; Notebookcheck tested eSIM on a German review unit, which does not establish UK supportDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 1×1 antenna configuration and Wi-Fi DirectWi-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 5.4Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFCSupported; regional functions varySupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-CUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network/sensor-assisted positioningGPS 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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