POCO M7 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
28.9Performance43.2
38.3Display56.7
29Camera63.6
40.3Battery72.1
36Features65.3
3 spec wins — POCO M7 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+35) and battery (+32). POCO M7 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M7 5G
- 12% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 38
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 36
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 522 ppi+101% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,500 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+12% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 120 W+567% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |