Poco X7 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Poco X7 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6000mAh vs 6100mAh…
Poco
X7 Pro
$349
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
15categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco X7 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X7 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
X7 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $1049.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
X7 Pro vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X7 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3200 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X7 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,650,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5800 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X7 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X7 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X7 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Composite frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front, vegan leather or glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | X7 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X7 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $1,049 |
Poco X7 Pro
POCO shatters the budget performance ceiling with the Dimensity 8400 Ultra, a massive 6000mAh battery, 90W fast charging, and full IP68 water resistance under $350.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh