POCO X7 Pro 5G Review: Complete Performance Analysis

The POCO X7 Pro 5G Review examines a smartphone that brings flagship features to the mid-range price segment. Launched in India on January 9, 2025, this device starts at ₹22,999 on Flipkart. The phone features MediaTek’s Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor, making it the first phone in India to use this chip.

The standout feature is the 6550mAh battery (India version only; global version has 6000mAh). This battery size is among the largest available in this price range. The phone also offers 90W fast charging, which can fully charge the battery in about 47 minutes according to official specifications.

Other key features include a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 3200-nit peak brightness, IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, and a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera with optical image stabilization.

Launch Date: January 9, 2025
Starting Price: ₹22,999 (Flipkart – 8GB/256GB variant)
Best For: Heavy users who need long battery life and strong performance
Key Highlight: 6550mAh battery (largest in India at this price)
Overall Score: 8.8/10 – Excellent Buy

The POCO X7 Pro 5G measures 160.8 x 75.2 x 8.3mm. The plastic back variant weighs 195g, while the eco-leather version weighs 198g. Despite the large 6550mAh battery inside, the phone remains reasonably slim at 8.3mm thick.

The front uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for scratch and drop protection. The back comes in two materials: plastic with a silicone polymer coating for most colors, and eco-leather for the Iron Man Edition. The frame is made of reinforced plastic.

Water and dust resistance is rated IP68/IP69. This means the phone can survive underwater up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes and withstand high-pressure water jets. This dual certification is better than the IP67 rating found on many competing phones.

The phone comes in four colors: POCO Yellow (brand signature color), Obsidian Black, Nebula Green, and Iron Man Edition (red with themed design). All variants have the same specifications.

The bottom edge has a USB Type-C port and dual SIM card tray. There’s no 3.5mm headphone jack. The power button and volume controls are on the right side. The phone includes dual stereo speakers for sound output.

The POCO X7 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display. The resolution is 1220 x 2712 pixels, which equals about 446 pixels per inch. This provides sharp text and clear images.

The display type is pOLED (plastic OLED) with 12-bit color depth supporting 68 billion colors. The refresh rate goes up to 120Hz, making scrolling and animations smooth. The phone can adjust the refresh rate automatically to save battery when showing static content.

Brightness levels are: 700 nits for normal indoor use, 1400 nits in High Brightness Mode, and 3200 nits peak brightness. The 3200-nit peak makes this one of the brightest phone displays available. This helps when using the phone in direct sunlight.

The screen has Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The display is flat (not curved) with a small punch-hole cutout at the top center for the front camera. This flat design means no accidental touches at the edges.

Additional features include 1920Hz PWM dimming (reduces eye strain in low light), Wet Touch Display 2.0 (works when fingers are wet), and HDR10+ support for compatible videos. The display also has Dolby Vision certification.

The flat screen makes it easier to apply screen protectors compared to phones with curved displays.

The POCO X7 Pro 5G uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor. This is a 4nm chip that made its global debut in this phone. The processor has eight cores: one running at 3.25GHz, three at 3.0GHz, and four efficiency cores at 2.1GHz.

All cores use ARM’s Cortex-A725 architecture, which is newer than what most competing phones use. The graphics are handled by a Mali-G720 MC7 GPU with seven cores.

The 8GB variant (reviewed here) uses LPDDR5X RAM. This is faster than the LPDDR5 RAM in many competing phones. Storage is 256GB using UFS 4.0 technology, which is the fastest storage type currently available in smartphones.

The phone includes virtual RAM expansion, which uses storage space as additional RAM when needed. This helps when running many apps at once.

Expected benchmark scores: Over 1.7 million on AnTuTu v10. Real-world performance is smooth for all daily tasks including heavy gaming.

Gaming Performance: Based on the processor and GPU specifications:

• BGMI/PUBG Mobile: Smooth at 90fps on Ultra settings
• Genshin Impact: Stable 60fps at medium-high graphics
• Call of Duty Mobile: Consistent 120fps at maximum settings

The phone includes Game Turbo 3.0 for gaming optimizations and WildBoost 3.0 for network stability during gaming. A 5000mm² vapor cooling system helps manage heat during long gaming sessions.

The operating system is Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0 (Xiaomi’s custom interface). POCO promises 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security updates.

Rear Cameras

The POCO X7 Pro 5G has two rear cameras. The main camera uses a 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor with f/1.5 aperture. This sensor is larger than typical mid-range phone cameras. It includes both OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization).

The second camera is an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The specific sensor model isn’t listed. There’s no telephoto, macro, or dedicated depth sensor.

Camera features include: LED flash, HDR, panorama, night mode, portrait mode, macro shooting, manual mode, AI scene detection, and AI beauty processing. Digital zoom goes up to 10x.

Front Camera

The front camera is 20MP using an OmniVision OV30C sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Features include face detection, AI beauty, portrait mode, night mode, and screen flash (uses display for lighting).

Video Recording

Rear camera video options:

• 4K at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps
• 1080p at 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps, or 960fps (slow motion)
• HDR10+ video recording
• Gyro EIS and OIS work together at 4K/60fps

Front camera maxes out at 1080p/30fps.

The camera system focuses on quality over quantity. The Sony sensor with OIS should handle most photography situations well, though zoom capabilities are limited to digital zoom only.

The POCO X7 Pro 5G sold in India has a 6550mAh battery. Note: The global version sold outside India has a 6000mAh battery. The India version is one of the largest battery capacities available in any smartphone at this price.

Expected Battery Life:

• Light use (calls, messages, light browsing): 2-3 days
• Moderate use (social media, video streaming, regular use): 1.5-2 days
• Heavy use (gaming, maximum brightness, constant use): Full day (20+ hours)

Actual battery life varies based on how you use the phone.

Charging: The phone supports 90W fast charging using USB Power Delivery 3.0 and Quick Charge 3+. A full charge takes about 47 minutes from 0-100% according to official testing (screen off, at room temperature).

The phone has two special chips: Surge P2 for charging management and Surge G1 for battery health. These help protect the battery during charging and are designed to keep the battery healthy over time. POCO claims the battery will maintain over 80% capacity after 1600 charging cycles.

There’s no wireless charging. Reverse charging is available but only through a wired connection (not wireless).

Power-saving features include Android 15’s adaptive battery management, AI temperature control, and automatic app freezing for apps running in the background.

The phone runs Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0 on top. This is Xiaomi’s custom interface with POCO-specific features. The phone comes with 3 years of Android version updates and 4 years of security updates promised.

Pre-installed apps typically include Mi Video, GetApps, Mi Browser, and various Xiaomi ecosystem apps. Most can be uninstalled or disabled. Google apps come pre-installed as standard.

Features:

• Split-screen multitasking
• Floating windows
• One-handed mode
• Gesture navigation or traditional three-button navigation
• Customizable always-on display
• Multiple clock styles

Security:

• In-display optical fingerprint sensor
• AI face unlock (2D, uses front camera) The fingerprint sensor is more secure, while face unlock is faster for convenience.

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, ambient light sensor, and flicker sensor. Also includes an IR blaster to control TVs, air conditioners, and other infrared devices.

Special Features:

• Game Turbo 3.0: Gaming optimizations, performance monitoring, blocks notifications during games
• WildBoost 3.0: Network stability and lower latency for gaming
• Wet Touch Display 2.0: Screen works even with wet fingers
• 1920Hz PWM dimming: Reduces eye strain
• Virtual RAM expansion: Uses storage as extra RAM when needed

5G & Network: The phone supports 5G SA (Standalone) and NSA (Non-Standalone) modes on Sub-6GHz bands. It works with all major Indian 5G networks from Jio and Airtel.

5G bands: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78
4G bands: 1-8, 18-20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40-42, 48, 66
Also supports 3G and 2G networks

SIM Cards: Dual nano-SIM with dual standby. Both slots support 5G, so you can use 5G on both SIMs or 5G+4G together. VoLTE and VoNR (5G voice calling) work on both SIM slots.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. This is faster and more stable than Wi-Fi 5, especially when many devices are connected to the same network.

Bluetooth: Version 5.4 with support for Bluetooth 6.0 features. Good range and fast pairing with wireless earbuds and other accessories.

NFC: Yes, works for contactless payments with Google Pay and UPI apps.

USB: Type-C 2.0 port. Supports OTG (On-The-Go) for connecting USB drives and other devices. No USB 3.0, so file transfer speeds are limited to USB 2.0 speeds.

GPS: Multi-system support including GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and NavIC. The dual-band GPS (L1+L5) gives better accuracy in cities with tall buildings.

Audio:

• Dual stereo speakers
• Hi-Res Audio certified
• Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified
• Dolby Atmos support
• No 3.5mm headphone jack (need USB-C adapter or Bluetooth headphones)
• Dual microphones with stereo recording

IR Blaster: Control TVs, air conditioners, and other infrared devices.

No FM Radio

Best For:

1. Heavy Smartphone Users

If you use your phone constantly throughout the day, the 6550mAh battery will last. The fast 90W charging means you can quickly top up when needed. The bright display works well outdoors.

2. Mobile Gamers

The Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor handles demanding games smoothly. The 120Hz display makes gaming feel responsive. Game Turbo 3.0 and WildBoost 3.0 optimize the gaming experience. The large battery supports long gaming sessions.

3. People Wanting Flagship Features at Mid-Range Price

You get a flagship processor, premium display with 3200-nit brightness, IP68/IP69 water resistance, and large battery for about half the price of actual flagship phones.

Not Ideal For:

Photography Enthusiasts: The two-camera setup lacks telephoto zoom and advanced camera features found on camera-focused phones.

People Who Need Lots of Storage: 256GB with no microSD card slot limits storage. Heavy media downloaders should consider the 512GB variant or use cloud storage.

Wireless Charging Users: No wireless charging available. You must use a cable.

The POCO X7 Pro 5G competes with phones priced between ₹20,000-₹25,000. Here’s how it compares:

Processor Performance: The Dimensity 8400 Ultra scores over 1.7 million on AnTuTu, which beats most Snapdragon 7 series processors and matches some older flagship chips. This gives it a performance advantage over similarly priced phones.

Battery: The 6550mAh battery (India version) is the largest in this price range. Most competitors offer 5000-5500mAh. The 90W charging is also faster than the 33W-67W charging on most competing phones.

Display: The 3200-nit peak brightness beats most competitors that offer 1000-2000 nits. The combination of 120Hz AMOLED with this brightness level is rare at this price.

Build Quality: IP68/IP69 rating gives better water resistance than the IP67 rating (or no rating) on most competing phones.

Cameras: The focus on one good main camera rather than multiple average cameras is different from competitors. You get quality over quantity, but lack telephoto and extra lens variety.

Missing Features: No wireless charging, no microSD expansion, and only two rear cameras. Competing phones sometimes include these features.

The POCO X7 Pro 5G prioritizes performance, battery life, and display quality over camera versatility and extra features.

At ₹22,999, this phone offers flagship-level features at mid-range pricing. You’re getting:

• Flagship processor (usually found in ₹35,000+ phones)
• 6550mAh battery (largest at this price)
• 3200-nit display (brighter than many ₹40,000+ phones)
• IP68/IP69 protection (rare below ₹30,000)

The price launched between ₹20,999-₹29,999 depending on RAM and storage. The 12GB/512GB variant costs more (around ₹26,999-₹28,999).

Colors Available: Obsidian Black, Nebula Green, POCO Yellow, Iron Man Edition. Availability varies by retailer.

Pros:

Flagship Performance at Mid-Range Price: The Dimensity 8400 Ultra delivers over 1.7 million AnTuTu points. This level of performance usually costs ₹35,000 or more. You get smooth performance for years of use.

Largest Battery in Price Range: 6550mAh (India version) beats all competitors. Lasts 20+ hours with heavy use or 2-3 days with light use. No more daily charging worry.

Extremely Bright Display: 3200-nit peak brightness makes the screen easily visible even in bright sunlight. The 120Hz refresh rate makes everything smooth. Quality matches phones costing twice as much.

Excellent Water Resistance: IP68/IP69 rating protects against water submersion and high-pressure water jets. Better protection than most phones below ₹30,000.

Very Fast Charging: 90W charging reaches full battery in about 47 minutes. Quick 15-minute charge gives several hours of use.

Good Main Camera: 50MP Sony LYT-600 with OIS takes quality photos. OIS helps with low-light shots and steady videos.

Complete 5G Support: Works with all Indian 5G networks. Dual 5G standby future-proofs the phone.

Cons:

No Storage Expansion: 256GB with no microSD slot limits heavy users who download lots of videos, games, or music. Must manage storage carefully or buy the 512GB version.

Basic Front Camera: 20MP is adequate but not exceptional. Some competitors offer 32MP or dual front cameras for better selfies.

No Wireless Charging: Must use a cable to charge. No wireless charging pad compatibility.

Limited Rear Camera Setup: Only two cameras (main + ultra-wide). No telephoto zoom or dedicated macro lens. Digital zoom only beyond 1x.

No Headphone Jack: Need USB-C adapter or Bluetooth headphones. Wired headphones require an adapter.