POCO X7 Pro vs POCO X8 Pro
₹13,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X7 Pro starts ₹13,000 lower: ₹23,999 against ₹36,999 for the X8 Pro.
- The X8 Pro charges faster: 100W against 90W.
- The X8 Pro has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 3,200).
- The X8 Pro is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates, against 3 OS updates for the X7 Pro.
Get the X7 Pro for the lower price. Get the X8 Pro for faster charging, the brighter screen and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹23,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹25,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹36,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹39,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
X7 Pro vs X8 Pro, answered
In India, the POCO X7 Pro starts at ₹23,999 and the POCO X8 Pro starts at ₹36,999.
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Which is cheaper, the X7 Pro or the X8 Pro?
The X7 Pro, by ₹13,000. Starting prices: ₹23,999 for the X7 Pro, ₹36,999 for the X8 Pro. The X7 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹25,999. The X8 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹39,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the X7 Pro or the X8 Pro?
Neither by much: 6,550 mAh on the X7 Pro, 6,500 mAh on the X8 Pro. For charging, the X8 Pro is quicker: 100W to 90W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the X8 Pro's: it is brighter (3,500 to 3,200 nits). The X7 Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the X8 Pro a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the X7 Pro and 50MP main (OIS) on the X8 Pro. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The X7 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra, the X8 Pro the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra.
Which gets more software updates?
The X8 Pro. It is promised 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates; the X7 Pro, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 195 g and 201 g.
