POCO M8 Pro 5G vs POCO X7 Pro
37Performance53.7
63.7Display64.8
45.9Camera43.4
78.5Battery76.6
70.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — POCO M8 Pro 5G9 spec wins — POCO X7 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X7 Pro wins this phone face-off, 59.6 to 55.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and display (+1). POCO M8 Pro 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 M8 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 65
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $349
Reasons to pick the POCO X7 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 37
- 380% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 558,121 vs 116,332
- 105% higher AnTuTu 11 (Memory): 314,253 vs 153,400
- 98% higher AnTuTu: 1,874,692 vs 946,831
- 98% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,300 vs 3,183
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1220x2712 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 446 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 11 | 946,831Bottom 36% | 1,874,692+98%Top 46% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 406,873Bottom 43% | 584,928+44%Top 43% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 116,332Bottom 30% | 558,121+380%Top 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 153,400Bottom 25% | 314,253+105%Top 40% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 270,226Bottom 37% | 417,390+54%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,227Bottom 49% | 1,450+18%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,183Bottom 44% | 6,300+98%Top 30% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+8% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |