Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X7
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X7 are nearly even overall, at 7.3 and 7.2. The M8 Pro suits buyers who prioritize battery capacity and fast charging; the X7 is a better fit for those seeking Wi-Fi 6E and eSIM.
The M8 Pro pairs a 6500 mAh battery with 100 W charging, against 5110 mAh and 45 W on the X7. Peak brightness is 3200 nits on the M8 Pro and 3000 nits on the X7. The X7 is lighter, at 185.5 g versus 206 g.
For connectivity, the X7 supports Wi-Fi 6E and eSIM, which the M8 Pro does not offer. The M8 Pro, in turn, has longer update support: 5 years versus 2 years. They use different processors: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 in the M8 Pro and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra in the X7.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
The Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro is the better buy for buyers prioritizing its 6500 mAh battery and 100 W charging.
Xiaomi Poco X7
The Xiaomi Poco X7 suits buyers seeking Wi-Fi 6E and eSIM in a lighter phone.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,110 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,200 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 45 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Xiaomi Poco X7, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Weight
- 185.5 g
- against 206 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 2,560 Hz
- against 480 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 817,222 | 887,398 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 and 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,110 Best value | 846 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Silver | Black, Green, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 78.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 185.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % Best value | 89 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | A Best value | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B Best value | C |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 5,110 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 60 h Best value | 40 h 51 min |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,200 nits Best value | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,220 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px Best value | 2,712 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 447 ppi Best value | 446 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz | 2,560 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 Best value | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hole-Punch Notch, 3840Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, 120Hz, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, 1920Hz PWM, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, LHDC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, LHDC |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 309.99 € | 250 € Best value |
| Model numbers | 2510EPC8BG | 24095PCADG |
