The Poco M7, Poco’s newest smartphone, has officially launched in India on March 3. Positioned below the Poco M7 Pro 5G, which debuted in December, this device boasts a Snapdragon chipset, a large battery, and a 50MP camera, all starting at ₹9,999. Curious about how it stacks up against the Poco M7 Pro? We’ve compared both models to help you decide. Keep reading for more details.
Poco M7 vs Poco M7 Pro: Performance
In terms of performance, there’s a significant difference between the two. The Poco M7 is equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, whereas the Poco M7 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset.
Poco M7 vs Poco M7 Pro: RAM and Storage
Both the Poco M7 and Poco M7 Pro come with a base of 6GB of RAM. However, the Poco M7 Pro offers more storage options, including a 256GB variant, while the Poco M7 is capped at 128GB. Both models also have an 8GB RAM option in their top configurations.
Poco M7 vs Poco M7 Pro: Camera
In terms of optics, the Poco M7 is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary wide camera with an f/1.8 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30 FPS. For selfies, it features an 8-megapixel front camera that also supports 1080p video at 30 FPS.
The Poco M7 Pro steps up the camera game with a 50-megapixel main wide camera boasting an f/1.5 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS). It also includes a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The rear camera can record 1080p video at 30 FPS. On the front, the Poco M7 Pro has a 20-megapixel selfie camera, also capable of 1080p video at 30 FPS.
Poco M7 vs Poco M7 Pro: Display and Design
The Poco M7 features a 6.88-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering 600 nits of peak brightness and a pixel density of around 260 PPI.
In contrast, the Poco M7 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, also with a 120Hz refresh rate, but with a sharper 395 PPI. Additionally, the M7 Pro supports Always-On Display (AOD).
When it comes to durability, the Poco M7 Pro holds an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, while the Poco M7 lacks this feature.
Poco M7 vs Poco M7 Pro: Battery, Software, and More
The Poco M7 is powered by a 5,160mAh battery with 18W wired charging support, while the Poco M7 Pro features a slightly smaller 5,110mAh battery but supports faster 45W wired charging.
Poco M7 vs Poco M7 Pro: Biometrics and Software
Both devices come with fingerprint scanners, but the Poco M7 has a side-mounted sensor, while the Poco M7 Pro features an under-display optical fingerprint scanner.
In terms of software, both phones run on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin on top, and both are guaranteed to receive two major Android updates.
