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Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.88 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP

Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB)
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 67% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

5.6

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

2.8

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 73%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 88%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

5.6

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

2.8

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

6.0
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 9.1 points, which is higher than 86.6% of smartphones.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.3
Brand name
Poco
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor model which is slower than processors in 52.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.3 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 57.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is narrower than that of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
24.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 24.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 71.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.88 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.88 inches which is larger than the screens of 92.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1640 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1640 px which is lower than that of 77.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Pixel density
260 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 260 ppi which is lower than that of 93.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,160 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,160 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 62.8% of smartphones and equal to those in 1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
?
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
171.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 171.9 mm which is taller than 90.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
77.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.8 mm which is wider than 81.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
205.4 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 205.4 g which is heavier than 67.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
105,336 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 105,336 cm³ which is larger than 78.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
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Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 0.21 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.88 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 3.6x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    18 W vs 5 W
  • 3.2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5160 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,160 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2 vs f/2.2
  • 28.8% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (850 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    850 nits vs 660 nits
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.82 vs 8.000).
    8.82 vs 8
  • 67% more popular
    Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.08 vs 5.4).
    9.08 vs 5.44
  • 52.9% cheaper
    Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£170 vs £260).
    £170 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 0.5% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (955 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    955 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.3 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.3 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2 vs f/2.2
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • 0.21 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.88 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 28.8% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (850 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    850 nits vs 660 nits
  • 3.6x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    18 W vs 5 W
  • 3.2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5160 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,160 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    August 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 34.2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (260 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    260 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 50% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • 4.2% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 12% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,228 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,228 vs 2,533
  • 2.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (915 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    915 vs 942
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 23.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
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    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 34.2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (260 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    260 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1640 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1640 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 8.3 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (171.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    171.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP64 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP64 vs IP67
  • 1.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • 4.7% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (205.4 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    205.4 g vs 196.2 g

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digitec.ch
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21/05/2025
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galaxus.it
07/05/2025
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phonearena.com
02/04/2025
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pcwelt.de
10/07/2025
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chinamobilemag.de
20/06/2025
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galaxus.de
07/05/2025
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gamestar.de
27/04/2025
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smartzone.de
26/04/2025
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heise.de
23/07/2025
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galaxus.fr
07/05/2025
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thegeekerz.it
14/06/2025
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tecnologici.net
22/06/2025
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galaxus.it
07/05/2025
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thegeekerz.it
14/06/2025
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04/06/2025
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What we like about Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display with high brightness (up to 2100 nits) and good color saturation for the price.
  • Outstanding battery life, frequently lasting one to two days with moderate use.
  • Fast 45W wired charging, with the charger often included in the box.
  • Capable 50MP main camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) that produces good photos in adequate lighting.
  • Solid performance for everyday tasks, multitasking, and moderate gaming thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra processor.
  • Premium-feeling design with IP64 dust and splash resistance and durable Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
  • Includes features rare at this price point, such as stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IR blaster, and microSD expansion.
  • Excellent overall value, with many reviewers noting it offers features found on much more expensive devices.

What we don't like about Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • The software (HyperOS) comes with a significant amount of pre-installed bloatware and often displays intrusive ads within system apps.
  • Video recording is limited to a maximum of 1080p at 30fps, with no 4K option, which is considered outdated.
  • Low-light camera performance is average, with noticeable noise and loss of detail.
  • The ultra-wide camera lens is of low quality (or non-existent, replaced by a 2MP depth sensor), limiting versatility.
  • The phone can exhibit performance limitations and heat build-up during prolonged, heavy gaming sessions.
  • Launches with an older Android version (Android 14) and offers a shorter update cycle compared to some competitors.
  • Some users have reported an issue with the touchscreen becoming unresponsive, requiring a reboot.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Poco M7 (8GB + 256GB 4G variant) is a budget-friendly smartphone featuring a large 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and a massive 7,000mAh battery supporting 33W wired and 18W reverse charging. It is powered by the 6nm Snapdragon 685 4G Mobile Platform and runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. Key specs include a 50MP AI dual-camera system, 8MP front camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and IP64 dust and water resistance. Pros are its exceptional battery life, large and smooth display, and the inclusion of NFC and an IR blaster, which are rare for its price segment. Cons include performance struggles with demanding games and heavy multitasking, a mono speaker system, and the fact that a power adapter may not be included in all regional boxes.

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