POCO X7 Pro vs POCO X8
₹1,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X7 Pro starts ₹1,500 lower: ₹23,999 against ₹25,499 for the X8.
- The X7 Pro has the much faster chip: the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X8 has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 6,550 mAh. The X7 Pro charges faster, though: 90W against 67W.
- The X8 has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 3,200).
- Only the X7 Pro has an ultrawide camera.
- The X8 is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the X7 Pro.
Get the X7 Pro for the lower price, the faster chip and faster charging. Get the X8 for the bigger battery, 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
- 6GB + 128GB₹25,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,499
- 8GB + 256GB₹31,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
X7 Pro vs X8, answered
In India, the POCO X7 Pro starts at ₹23,999 and the POCO X8 starts at ₹25,499.
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Which is cheaper, the X7 Pro or the X8?
The X7 Pro, by ₹1,500. Starting prices: ₹23,999 for the X7 Pro, ₹25,499 for the X8. The X7 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹25,999. The X8 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹31,499.
Which has the bigger battery, the X7 Pro or the X8?
The X8, with 9,000 mAh to 6,550 mAh. For charging, the X7 Pro is quicker: 90W to 67W. 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's: it is brighter (3,500 to 3,200 nits). The X7 Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the X8 a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the X7 Pro has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the X7 Pro and 50MP main (OIS) on the X8. 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 the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. Going by published benchmark scores, the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The X8. It is promised 4 OS 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?
The X7 Pro, at 195 g to 226 g.
