This week marked an exciting moment for Xiaomi enthusiasts as the new Poco X7 series was unveiled and is now available for purchase in the UK. The lineup includes two models: the standard Poco X7 and the enhanced Poco X7 Pro, both of which showcase significant advancements in performance and battery capabilities.
The Poco X7 Pro is powered by the high-performance Dimensity 8400 Ultra chip and comes with rapid UFS 4.0 storage. Both models sport impressive displays: a flat 6.67-inch OLED panel that boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, a 12-bit color depth (supporting Dolby Vision and HDR10+), and protection from Gorilla Glass 7i. The resolution of these stunning displays is 1,220 x 2,712 pixels, ensuring vibrant visuals.
Battery life is another standout feature, with the Poco X7 Pro equipped with a robust 6,000mAh battery that supports 90W HyperCharge technology—achieving a full charge in just 42 minutes.
On the other hand, the vanilla Poco X7 is more budget-friendly, priced about £60-70 less, yet it comes with the Dimensity 7300 Ultra processor, which is based on older ARMv8 technology. The storage is UFS 2.2, and the battery capacity is slightly lower at 5,110mAh, offering slower charging at 45W (completing in 52 minutes).
Both phones share an IP68 rating and feature Gorilla Glass Victus, along with identical camera setups, including a 50MP main sensor (with OIS), an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 20MP front-facing camera. It's important to note that the X7's older chipset limits its video recording capability to 4K at 30fps, while the X7 Pro supports 4K at 60fps.
Let’s explore some alternatives to the Poco X7 series. The Poco F6 Pro, priced at £90 more than the X7 Pro for the 12/512GB version, features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, upgraded display resolution (1,440 x 3,200 pixels), and faster charging capabilities (120W, charging fully in just 19 minutes), albeit with a smaller 5,000mAh battery. While it matches the camera quality, its IP54 rating lags behind the X7 series.
The Xiaomi 14T comes in just £13 above the F6 Pro at the same storage configuration. This model is powered by the Dimensity 8300 Ultra and retains IP68 protection; however, it sacrifices battery capacity (5,000mAh) and charging speed (67W, completing in 45 minutes). Upgraded camera functionality includes a telephoto lens with 2x optical and 4x in-sensor zoom.
For those with a tighter budget, the OnePlus Nord 4 is available for £400 but only offers 256GB of storage. Despite its appealing all-metal build and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, it falls short with its IP65 rating and camera setup (50MP main plus an 8MP secondary). However, it holds its own with a 5,500mAh battery and 100W charging capability.
For those considering additional options besides the Poco X7 models, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is priced at £330 for the same 8/256GB storage configuration. It features a 6.4-inch LTPO display, IP68 rating, and a vegan leather back. While its camera configuration (50MP main, 10MP telephoto, and 32MP selfie camera) remains competitive, its battery capacity at 4,310mAh leaves room for improvement.
For a more economical option, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite with 8/256GB storage is priced at £240. This model uses the less powerful Snapdragon 695 chip and has an IP54 rating. Despite having a decent 6.67-inch display and similar battery capacity and charging speed as the Poco, it lacks advanced camera capabilities and design finesse.
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