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Poco M7 Pro 5G smartphone review (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Entry-level standout with long update support – Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G review

An ultra-bright OLED screen for under €200.

Despite its low price, the Poco M7 Pro offers impressive value for money. A 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot, together with IP certification, are features almost unheard of in this price segment Yet here, they all come as standard. The AMOLED display, complete with PWM dimming, delivers surprisingly strong performance for a phone in this category.
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Verdict

The Poco M7 Pro turns out to be a genuine surprise — and a pleasant one at that. With up to six years of software updates, Xiaomi's entry-level phone operates almost on par with the Galaxy A26, but also offers several advantages, such as a modern design, a brighter OLED panel with PWM dimming, and longer battery life. Even the quality of the front and rear cameras is surprisingly decent for this price range.

But where has Xiaomi made compromises with its Poco device? The entry-level MediaTek SoC leaves little doubt about the M7 Pro's budget roots, with everyday performance that never quite feels refined. And while Xiaomi promises long-term software support, the phone ships with an outdated version of Android and the first generation of HyperOS — a combination that doesn't exactly inspire confidence in its future-proofing.

Still, if you're not put off by the absence of an ultra-wide-angle camera or eSIM support, there's a lot of smartphone here for the money. As an alternative, the nearly identical Redmi Note 14 5G may also be worth a look.

Pros

+ long battery life
+ bright OLED panel with PWM dimming
+ well-equipped feature set
+ extended software update period
+ minimal heat generation

Cons

- only Wi-Fi 5
- low-performance SoC
- outdated Android version at launch
- no eSIM support

Price and availability

The Poco M7 Pro 5G has a recommended retail price (RRP) starting at €240 (around $260 USD), but it's already available from select retailers (including Amazon.de) at the manufacturer's early-bird price of under €200 (around $215 USD).

The phone is available in three colour options: Lunar Dust, Lavender Frost, and Olive Twilight.

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With the Poco M7 Pro 5G, Xiaomi introduces an entry-level smartphone that aims to combine performance, features, and impressive camera capabilities in an attractive package. Powered by the Dimensity 7025 in its Ultra variant, the Poco device offers photography enthusiasts a Sony IMX882 sensor with a wide aperture and optical image stabilisation. The inclusion of both a microSD card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack also reflects a set of hardware features that have largely disappeared from today's smartphone market.

Poco M7 Pro 5G specifications

Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G (Poco M7 Series)
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 8 x 2 - 2.5 GHz, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
, LPDDR4X
Display
6.67 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 395 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, 2160 Hz sampling rate, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash, 256 GB 
, 228 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Infrared, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm jack, Card Reader: microSD up to 2 TB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, OTG, Miracast
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.3, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B2/​B4/​B5/​B6/​B8/​B19), 4G (B1/​B2/​B3/​B4/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B12/​B13/​B17/​B18/​B19/​B20/​B26/​B28/​B32/​B38/​B40/​B41/​B42/​B48/​B66), 5G (n1/​n2/​n3/​n5/​n7/​n8/​n12/​n20/​n26/​n28/​n38/​n40/​n41/​n48/​n66/​n77/​n78), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.99 x 162.4 x 75.7 ( = 0.31 x 6.39 x 2.98 in)
Battery
5110 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 14
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.5, OIS, 26 mm, Videos @1080p/​30fps) + 2 MPix (f/2.4, depth sensor), Camera2 API: Full
Secondary Camera: 20 MPix (f/2.2, FF, Videos @1080p/​60fps)
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: OnScreen, case, USB cable, info material, sim tool, HyperOS 1.0, 12 Months Warranty, SAR value: 0.958W/​kg Head, 0.993W/​kg Body; HDR: HD10, HLG, Dolby Vision, BT: SBC, AAC, LDAC, ASHA, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 1.0, LHDC 2.0, LHDC 3.0, LHDC 4.0, LHDC 5.0, LC3, Auracast, Charging: QC 2.0, PD2.0, PD3.0, PPS. QC 3.0, QC 3+, QC 4, QC 4+, UFCS, MI FC 2.0, fanless, waterproof
Weight
190 g ( = 6.7 oz / 0.42 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
240 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Case – Xiaomi phone stays protected

Colour options for the Poco M7 Pro 5G
Colour options for the Poco M7 Pro 5G

At just eight millimetres thick and weighing 190 grams, the Poco M7 Pro ranks among the lighter smartphones on the market. However, this low weight does come with some compromises in feel: the Xiaomi phone features neither a premium glass back nor a metal frame. That said, it doesn't feel cheap in the hand, and the matte finish helps resist fingerprints.

The Poco M7 Pro also carries an official IP64 rating, ensuring the chassis is both dustproof and resistant to splashes of water.

On the front, Xiaomi uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The form factor remains nearly identical to its predecessor but slightly slimmer bezels improve the screen-to-body ratio to 87.4 percent. Overall build quality is solid, with panel gaps that are clean and well-aligned.

Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone Image source: Marcus Herbrich
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone Image source: Marcus Herbrich
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone Image source: Marcus Herbrich
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone Image source: Marcus Herbrich
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone Image source: Marcus Herbrich
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone Image source: Marcus Herbrich
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone Image source: Marcus Herbrich

Size comparison

166.1 mm / 6.54 in 77.2 mm / 3.04 in 8.3 mm / 0.3268 in 205 g0.4519 lbs164 mm / 6.46 in 77.5 mm / 3.05 in 7.7 mm / 0.3031 in 200 g0.4409 lbs162.33 mm / 6.39 in 74.42 mm / 2.93 in 8.4 mm / 0.3307 in 185.5 g0.409 lbs162.4 mm / 6.39 in 75.7 mm / 2.98 in 7.99 mm / 0.3146 in 190 g0.4189 lbs162.4 mm / 6.39 in 75.7 mm / 2.98 in 7.99 mm / 0.3146 in 190 g0.4189 lbs161.1 mm / 6.34 in 74.95 mm / 2.95 in 7.98 mm / 0.3142 in 181 g0.399 lbs148 mm / 5.83 in 105 mm / 4.13 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 1.5 g0.00331 lbs

Features – Poco M7 Pro limited to USB 2.0

The Poco M7 Pro is available with either 8 or 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and comes with 256 or 512 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The RAM can be expanded by up to 12 GB, which, according to Xiaomi, allows up to 42 apps to run simultaneously under optimal conditions. However, this extension, implemented via a swap file in the internal storage, operates significantly slower than actual RAM.

As expected in this price segment, the mid-range smartphone is equipped with a basic USB 2.0 port, which does not support wired video output. That said, USB-OTG is supported, as are the exFAT and NTFS file systems. In our file copy test using a Samsung SSD T7, the USB port delivered sluggish transfer speeds of just 24 MB/s.

Despite using OLED display technology, the Poco M7 Pro does not offer an always-on display for notifications. However, it does include a range of additional features such as NFC, Miracast, and an infrared blaster, allowing the Xiaomi phone to be used as a remote control for compatible devices.

left side of the chassis
left side of the chassis
right side of the chassis (buttons: volume, power)
right side of the chassis (buttons: volume, power)
bottom of the chassis (speaker, microphone, USB port, SIM/microSD tray)
bottom of the chassis (speaker, microphone, USB port, SIM/microSD tray)
top of the chassis (3.5 mm headphone jack, speaker, IR blaster, microphone)
top of the chassis (3.5 mm headphone jack, speaker, IR blaster, microphone)

microSD card reader

The internal UFS storage can be expanded by up to 2 TB via a microSD card using the hybrid slot. The M7 Pro also supports the exFAT file system.

In our testing, data transfer rates were significantly higher than those of the Poco M6 Pro. When paired with an Angelbird AV PRO V60, we measured transfer speeds of nearly 60 MB/s. The CPD test also produced strong results for the Poco M7 Pro.

SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
58.86 MB/s
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380 (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
54.66 MB/s -7%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (Angelbird V60)
36.9 MB/s -37%
Average of class Smartphone
  (5.72 - 58.9, n=71, last 2 years)
30.3 MB/s -49%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
30.1 MB/s -49%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99 (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
22.1 MB/s -62%

Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)

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Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø38.1 (26.6-46.5)
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø37.2 (28.8-46.3)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø73.6 (14.8-83.3)
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø64.4 (40.3-78.4)

Software – Poco M7 Pro ships with Android 14

The Poco M7 Pro ships with Android 14 and the older HyperOS 1. Pre-installed advertising push notifications may be a minor annoyance, but they can be disabled in the Privacy and Security settings.

One of the new strengths of the Poco M series is its long software support. The M7 Pro already aligns with the EU directive requiring manufacturers to provide software updates for at least five years for new smartphones and tablets.

According to a statement from Xiaomi Germany, the entry-level phone will receive security patches for six years and four major Android updates. However, at the time of testing, the patches were already outdated, with the most recent being from February 2025.

Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone image source
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone image source
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone image source

Sustainability

Xiaomi emphasises the general use of recycled materials and bio-based high-polymer materials, as well as recycled plastic, across all of its smartphones. However, the company does not provide specific details on the materials used, their recycling rates, or data on CO2 consumption. The packaging of the Poco M7 Pro appears to be plastic-free, although protective films are used for safeguarding the device.

In accordance with the new EU directive, replacement parts for the Poco M7 Pro should, in theory, be available for up to seven years.

Communication and GNSS - Xiaomi smartphone with WiFi 5

When it comes to connectivity, the Poco M7 Pro shows both strengths and weaknesses. The entry-level phone supports mobile data with the 5G standard, offering a wide range of frequencies. The 4G band support is also quite impressive for its price range, and all relevant frequencies for the German-speaking region are included.

However, the Xiaomi phone lacks future-proofing with its WiFi 5 standard and only a single transmit and receive channel (1x1 MIMO). In our tests using the reference router Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, we recorded speeds of only around 370 Mbps. On the plus side, data rates remained largely stable throughout.

Networking
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
373 (min: 359) MBit/s ∼51%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
365 (min: 359) MBit/s ∼50%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
373 (min: 183) MBit/s ∼51%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
351 (min: 340) MBit/s ∼48%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
354 (min: 332) MBit/s ∼49%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
348 (min: 343) MBit/s ∼48%
Xiaomi Poco X7
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
398 (min: 193) MBit/s ∼55%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
377 (min: 187) MBit/s ∼52%
Motorola Moto G75
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
614 (min: 224) MBit/s ∼44%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1434 (min: 1076) MBit/s ∼100%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
357 (min: 59) MBit/s ∼49%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
390 (min: 366) MBit/s ∼54%
Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
 
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
347 (min: 10.5) MBit/s ∼48%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
328 (min: 20.1) MBit/s ∼45%
Average of class Smartphone
 
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
725 (min: 49.8) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
725 (min: 52) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
1399 (min: 521) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1390 (min: 451) MBit/s ∼97%
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Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø373 (359-383)
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø357 (59-385)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø364 (359-367)
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø377 (366-387)
Outdoor location tracking
Outdoor location tracking
Indoor location tracking
Indoor location tracking

To test the accuracy of the Poco M7 Pro's location tracking, we took it on a walk and compared the recorded data with that of a Garmin Venu 2. The positioning is determined very accurately, with a precision of 1 metre. However, the signal strength is quite weak. The deviations in the route data for the Poco phone are also quite noticeable. Since the Poco M7 Pro only supports single-band GNSS, it tends to shorten the distances. That said, in-car navigation should still work without any issues.

Poco M7 Pro 5G vs. Garmin Venu 2
Poco M7 Pro 5G vs. Garmin Venu 2

Phone functions and voice quality – Xiaomi phone with Dual SIM

Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone

The voice quality of the Poco M7 Pro is impressive. There are no annoying noises, and the voices of callers are transmitted clearly. For voice calls over the 5G and 4G networks, VoNR and VoLTE are supported. Additionally, VoWi-Fi enables calls over Wi-Fi.

For those who wish, the Poco M7 Pro can be equipped with two nanoSIM card slots to enable the 5G Dual SIM function, though this means sacrificing the ability to expand storage. eSIM integration is not supported.

Cameras – Poco M7 Pro uses OIS

Selfie with the Poco M7 Pro
Selfie with the Poco M7 Pro

The front camera of the Poco M7 Pro features a 20 MP OmniVision wide-angle lens, capturing many details under good lighting conditions. The exposure also performs well. Unfortunately, the sensor only supports 1080p video at 30 frames per second. This limitation also applies to the main camera, which is disappointing, as the Sony IMX882 in the sibling model, the X7 Pro, is capable of 4K60 video.

On the plus side, the 50 MP main camera of the Poco M7 Pro comes with an f/1.5 aperture and optical image stabilisation. In everyday use, it delivers impressive daylight photos with balanced sharpness and high dynamic range. However, noticeable blur appears at the edges. Surprisingly, the entry-level phone performs strongly in low light. The large aperture lets in plenty of light onto the relatively small 1/1.95 sensor, resulting in excellent illumination and comparatively low blurring.

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2x
2x
5x
5x
10x
10x
20x
20x

Apart from the main camera, the Poco phone offers little else. It only supports a digital zoom, which allows up to 20x magnification in photo mode, but with very low quality. Xiaomi also omits an ultra-wide lens or macro camera on this entry-level smartphone.

Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Wide angleWide angleLow Light5x Zoom
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Under controlled lighting conditions, we analyse the colour representation compared to the actual reference colours. The Poco M7 Pro shows a visible deviation, but overall, the camera software calculates the colours quite well for its price range. No significant colour fidelity outliers (>15) are visible on the ColorChecker Passport.

ColorChecker
7.3 ∆E
6 ∆E
4.5 ∆E
12 ∆E
7.6 ∆E
9.1 ∆E
3.2 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
7.4 ∆E
6.5 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
4.7 ∆E
9 ∆E
7.8 ∆E
7.7 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
7.7 ∆E
5.2 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
ColorChecker Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G: 6.96 ∆E min: 2.51 - max: 11.98 ∆E
ColorChecker
26 ∆E
44.8 ∆E
34.4 ∆E
31.9 ∆E
37.8 ∆E
53.1 ∆E
41.5 ∆E
26.9 ∆E
30.2 ∆E
26.2 ∆E
54.1 ∆E
53 ∆E
22 ∆E
40.8 ∆E
24.2 ∆E
58.8 ∆E
32.4 ∆E
39.2 ∆E
53.5 ∆E
57.5 ∆E
46 ∆E
34.3 ∆E
22.7 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
ColorChecker Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G: 37.68 ∆E min: 12.89 - max: 58.82 ∆E

Accessories and warranty – Poco-Phone without charger

The Poco M7 Pro charger must be purchased separately
The Poco M7 Pro charger must be purchased separately

The entry-level phone comes with a USB-C cable, a protective case, and a SIM tool. A screen protector is also pre-installed. However, the matching 45-watt charger is missing.

The warranty in Germany is 12 months, and it can be extended through the in-house insurance package to cover accidental damage and theft, starting at €39 (RRP).

Input devices and operation – Poco M7 Pro is responsive

Inputs on the 6.67-inch AMOLED display are accurately registered all the way to the edges of the touchscreen. The phone supports a touch sampling rate of up to 240 Hz, which increases to 2160 Hz in Game Turbo mode. Xiaomi's proprietary Wet-Touch technology also allows operation with damp or moist hands, which works surprisingly well in everyday use.

Thanks to the high refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, the system can render animations smoothly, although the MediaTek SoC is sometimes not up to the task, causing delays. The haptic feedback is also not a strength of the Poco M7 Pro. The vibration motor produces very undifferentiated vibrations and is quite loud.

For biometric unlocking, there's an in-display sensor that supports up to five fingers. The optical fingerprint recognition of the Xiaomi phone works reliably in testing, but not quickly. There is also an insecure AI-based facial recognition feature relying on 2D recognition using the front camera.

Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone
Poco M7 Pro 5G test smartphone

Display – Xiaomi phone with 120 Hz

The OLED display uses an RG/BG sub-pixel matrix consisting of one red, one blue, and one green LED each.
The OLED display uses an RG/BG sub-pixel matrix consisting of one red, one blue, and one green LED each.

Xiaomi equips its entry-level phone with a Samsung-supplied AMOLED panel featuring a 1080p resolution and 8-bit colour depth. The panel supports a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz, which can be adaptively reduced to 60 Hz. According to the spec sheet, it also offers a peak brightness of 2,100 nits. TÜV Rheinland triple certification is also included (flicker-free, low blue light, and circadian-friendly).

In real-world use, the APL18 pattern, relevant for everyday brightness, yields an excellent result of 1,163 cd/m², coming very close to Xiaomi's stated 1,200-nit rating. Even higher luminance is possible when displaying HDR content, with the Poco M7 Pro reaching 2,118 cd/m². The display supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG for high dynamic range video content.

1138
cd/m²
1129
cd/m²
1144
cd/m²
1149
cd/m²
1157
cd/m²
1162
cd/m²
1153
cd/m²
1160
cd/m²
1163
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3
Maximum: 1163 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 1150.6 cd/m² Minimum: 2.93 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 97 %
Center on Battery: 1157 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.1 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.84
ΔE Greyscale 1.6 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
99.6% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.21
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.7"
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.7"
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7"
Xiaomi Poco X7
AMOLED, 2712x1220, 6.7"
Motorola Moto G75
IPS, 2388x1080, 6.8"
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.7"
Screen
-24%
-101%
-5%
-51%
2%
Brightness middle
1157
1147
-1%
735
-36%
1156
0%
947
-18%
1016
-12%
Brightness
1151
1146
0%
731
-36%
1150
0%
946
-18%
1016
-12%
Brightness Distribution
97
96
-1%
99
2%
98
1%
95
-2%
94
-3%
Black Level *
0.46
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
1.1
1.6
-45%
3.8
-245%
1.1
-0%
2.53
-130%
1.1
-0%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
2.4
3.7
-54%
5.8
-142%
3.1
-29%
4.91
-105%
1.9
21%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
1.6
2.3
-44%
4
-150%
1.6
-0%
2.1
-31%
1.3
19%
Gamma
2.21 100%
2.27 97%
1.98 111%
2.22 99%
2.237 98%
2.28 96%
CCT
6622 98%
6368 102%
6628 98%
6304 103%
6733 97%
6420 101%
Contrast
2059

* ... smaller is better

To control screen brightness, the Poco M7 Pro uses the PWM modulation method, which can cause screen flicker. We measured a high frequency of 952 Hz, which is consistent with the spec sheet of the Poco phone (960 Hz). In addition to high-frequency PWM dimming, the modulation depth, measured with an oscilloscope, is around 14 percent, making it relatively eye-friendly.

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 60 Hz
Amplitude: 13.77 %
Secondary Frequency: 952 Hz

The display backlight flickers at 60 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) .

The frequency of 60 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8389 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

minimum display brightness
min.
25% display brightness
25%
50% display brightness
50%
75% display brightness
75%
maximum manual display brightness
100%

Measurement series with fixed zoom and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness appears flat, but this is due to the scaling. In the info box, the enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness can be seen.)

We examine the deviations in colour calibration using the analysis software Calman. In the “Standard” profile, the differences in individual colours are barely noticeable, and the measured DeltaE values are very low. The settings options in HyperOS are also sufficiently comprehensive. Three colour profiles are available, each with adjustable colour temperature settings.

Colour accuracy (profile: Standard, target colour space: sRGB)
Colour accuracy (profile: Standard, target colour space: sRGB)
Colour space (profile: Standard, target colour space: sRGB)
Colour space (profile: Standard, target colour space: sRGB)
Greyscale (profile: Standard, target colour space: sRGB)
Greyscale (profile: Standard, target colour space: sRGB)
Colour saturation (profile: Standard, target colour space: sRGB)
Colour saturation (profile: Standard, target colour space: sRGB)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
1.47 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 0.743 ms rise
↘ 0.726 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 7 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
1.92 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 0.9665 ms rise
↘ 0.955 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 7 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.2 ms).

The Xiaomi phone makes a strong impression outdoors. Even under direct sunlight, display contents remain very clearly visible. However, if you choose not to use the brightness sensor, you should be aware that the luminance is limited to 473 cd/m². There's nothing to criticise in terms of viewing angles. The colours of the OLED panel remain vibrant, even at sharp inclines.

Performance - Poco M7 Pro relies on MediaTek

The Poco M7 Pro is equipped with a Dimensity 7025-Ultra, which, despite the "Ultra" label, doesn't really outperform the standard version of the MediaTek SoC. In fact, a Moto G55 performs slightly better in Geekbench tests. However, the Xiaomi phone performs quite well in benchmarks for its price range. The Dimensity 7300 in the sibling model, the Poco X7, is more powerful, but the differences in single-core performance aren't particularly large.

Geekbench 6.4
Single-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (196 - 3479, n=212, last 2 years)
1571 Points +64%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
1030 Points +7%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
1011 Points +5%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
1008 Points +5%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (947 - 1013, n=3)
973 Points +1%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
959 Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
947 Points -1%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
730 Points -24%
Multi-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (830 - 10401, n=212, last 2 years)
4503 Points +96%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
2908 Points +26%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
2887 Points +26%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
2857 Points +24%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (2299 - 2370, n=3)
2324 Points +1%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
2302 Points 0%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
2299 Points
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
1994 Points -13%
Antutu v10 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (142748 - 3015111, n=140, last 2 years)
1315594 Points +163%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
665983 Points +33%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
620511 Points +24%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
583142 Points +16%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
500994 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (469182 - 500994, n=2)
485088 Points -3%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
469182 Points -6%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
421861 Points -16%
PCMark for Android - Work 3.0
Average of class Smartphone
  (4507 - 27169, n=196, last 2 years)
14120 Points +27%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
13807 Points +24%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
13406 Points +20%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
13404 Points +20%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (10629 - 13548, n=3)
11770 Points +6%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
11134 Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
10629 Points -5%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
10603 Points -5%
CrossMark - Overall
Average of class Smartphone
  (187 - 2674, n=153, last 2 years)
1009 Points +69%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
759 Points +27%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
737 Points +23%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
646 Points +8%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
597 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (585 - 597, n=2)
591 Points -1%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
585 Points -2%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
568 Points -5%
BaseMark OS II
Overall
Average of class Smartphone
  (1196 - 14066, n=154, last 2 years)
6905 Points +78%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
4829 Points +25%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
4725 Points +22%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
4545 Points +17%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
3875 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (3678 - 3875, n=2)
3777 Points -3%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
3678 Points -5%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
3041 Points -22%
System
Average of class Smartphone
  (2368 - 20776, n=154, last 2 years)
10787 Points +42%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
9006 Points +18%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
8774 Points +15%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
8316 Points +9%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
7621 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (7104 - 7621, n=2)
7363 Points -3%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
7104 Points -7%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
6208 Points -19%
Memory
Average of class Smartphone
  (962 - 20572, n=154, last 2 years)
7687 Points +46%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
7059 Points +34%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
5276 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (4735 - 5276, n=2)
5006 Points -5%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
4735 Points -10%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
4732 Points -10%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
4554 Points -14%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
3732 Points -29%
Graphics
Average of class Smartphone
  (1046 - 58651, n=154, last 2 years)
19710 Points +382%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
8570 Points +110%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
7298 Points +79%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
7019 Points +72%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
4087 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (4058 - 4087, n=2)
4073 Points 0%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
4058 Points -1%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
2959 Points -28%
Web
Average of class Smartphone
  (858 - 2363, n=154, last 2 years)
1626 Points +19%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
1425 Points +4%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
1401 Points +2%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
1367 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (1341 - 1367, n=2)
1354 Points -1%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
1341 Points -2%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
1320 Points -3%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
1247 Points -9%
UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI
Average of class Smartphone
  (1267 - 81594, n=147, last 2 years)
17780 Points +178%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
9416 Points +47%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 12288
9164 Points +43%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
8359 Points +31%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
6394 Points
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
6320 Points -1%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (5946 - 6394, n=2)
6170 Points -4%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
5946 Points -7%
AImark - Score v3.x
Average of class Smartphone
  (82 - 307528, n=135, last 2 years)
27442 Points +2583%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
1023 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (1019 - 1023, n=2)
1021 Points 0%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
1019 Points 0%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
729 Points -29%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
595 Points -42%
Geekbench AI
Single Precision TensorFlow NNAPI 1.2
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
499 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (51 - 1501, n=48, last 2 years)
443 Points -11%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (245 - 499, n=2)
372 Points -25%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
245 Points -51%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
211 Points -58%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
194 Points -61%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
137 Points -73%
Half Precision TensorFlow NNAPI 1.2
Average of class Smartphone
  (51 - 9453, n=47, last 2 years)
960 Points +96%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
489 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (276 - 489, n=2)
383 Points -22%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
359 Points -27%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
276 Points -44%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
212 Points -57%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
136 Points -72%
Quantized TensorFlow NNAPI 1.2
Average of class Smartphone
  (123 - 13084, n=47, last 2 years)
1651 Points +71%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
967 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (187 - 967, n=2)
577 Points -40%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
516 Points -47%
Motorola Moto G75
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710, 8192
512 Points -47%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
397 Points -59%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
187 Points -81%
AI Benchmark
Score V5
Average of class Smartphone
  (46.4 - 3219, n=37, last 2 years)
908 Points
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
88.8 Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
67.3 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (n=1)
67.3 Points
Score V6
Average of class Smartphone
  (68.9 - 12578, n=49, last 2 years)
4346 Points +1528%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 6144
328 Points +23%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 12288
267 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
  (212 - 267, n=2)
240 Points -10%
Xiaomi Poco X7
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, Mali-G615 MP2, 12288
234 Points -12%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7025, IMG BXM-8-256, 8192
212 Points -21%

The IMG BXM-8-256 GPU in the Poco M7 Pro is significantly weaker than the GPU unit in the Galaxy A26 or the Poco X7. In fact, the sibling model, the Poco X7, achieves more than double the frames per second in GFXBench thanks to its Mali-G615 MP2.

GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
106 fps +83%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
99 fps +71%
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
86 fps +48%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
58 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
57 fps -2%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
56 fps -3%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
124 fps +68%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
118 fps +59%
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
115 fps +55%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
74 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
72 fps -3%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
63 fps -15%
GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
66 fps +27%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
65 fps +25%
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
60 fps +15%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
52 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
47 fps -10%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
37 fps -29%
GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
81 fps +29%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
79 fps +25%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
73 fps +16%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
63 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
62 fps -2%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
40 fps -37%
GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
48 fps +66%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
48 fps +66%
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
39 fps +34%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
29 fps 0%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
29 fps
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
23 fps -21%
GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
56 fps +60%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
55 fps +57%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
52 fps +49%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
35 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
34 fps -3%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
26 fps -26%
GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
26 fps +63%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
25 fps +56%
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
23 fps +44%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
16 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
15 fps -6%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
13 fps -19%
GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
33 fps +83%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
30 fps +67%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
29 fps +61%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
18 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
17 fps -6%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
15 fps -17%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
20 fps +82%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
19 fps +73%
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
17 fps +55%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
11 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
10 fps -9%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
8.3 fps -25%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
15 fps +117%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
13 fps +88%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
13 fps +88%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
6.9 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
6.7 fps -3%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
5.4 fps -22%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
31 fps +63%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
30 fps +58%
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
28 fps +47%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
19 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
18 fps -5%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
12 fps -37%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
40 fps +100%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
36 fps +80%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
34 fps +70%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
20 fps 0%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
20 fps
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
14 fps -30%
GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
6.5 fps +124%
Motorola Moto G75
Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
5.9 fps +103%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
5.8 fps +100%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2.9 fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2.8 fps -3%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2.4 fps -17%
3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
5641 Points +65%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
4486 Points +31%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
3652 Points +7%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
3437 Points 0%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
3423 Points
3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
5220 Points +130%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
5024 Points +122%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2440 Points +8%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2277 Points +1%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2265 Points
3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
Xiaomi Poco X7
Mali-G615 MP2, Dimensity 7300, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
5308 Points +116%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
4894 Points +99%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2634 Points +7%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2462 Points 0%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
IMG BXM-8-256, Dimensity 7025, 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2455 Points

When browsing the web, there are no major surprises. Websites load fairly quickly, though images sometimes take a moment to appear while scrolling. The results in browser benchmarks are solid and in line with what we'd expect from an entry-level phone.

Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=159, last 2 years)
140.4 Points +29%
Motorola Moto G75 (Chrome 131)
126.402 Points +16%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (Chrome 135.0.7049.111)
121.837 Points +12%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Chrome 133.0.6943.49)
111.073 Points +2%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (108.8 - 111.1, n=2)
109.9 Points +1%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G (Chrome 135)
108.784 Points
Xiaomi Poco X7 (Chrome 132.0.6834.163)
87.225 Points -20%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro (chrome 122)
73.5 Points -32%
Speedometer 2.0 - Result
Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 585, n=142, last 2 years)
174.1 runs/min +55%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (Chrome 135.0.7049.111)
127 runs/min +13%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G (Chrome 135)
112 runs/min
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (107 - 112, n=2)
109.5 runs/min -2%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Chrome 133.0.6943.49)
107 runs/min -4%
Xiaomi Poco X7 (Chrome 132.0.6834.163)
107 runs/min -4%
Motorola Moto G75 (Chrome 131)
105 runs/min -6%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro (chrome 122)
65.46 runs/min -42%
Speedometer 3.0 - Score
Average of class Smartphone (1.03 - 34, n=99, last 2 years)
12.7 runs/min +70%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (Chrome 135.0.7049.111)
8.27 runs/min +11%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G (Chrome 135)
7.45 runs/min
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (6.79 - 7.45, n=2)
7.12 runs/min -4%
Motorola Moto G75 (Chrome 131)
6.97 runs/min -6%
Xiaomi Poco X7 (Chrome 132.0.6834.163)
6.88 runs/min -8%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Chrome 133.0.6943.49)
6.79 runs/min -9%
WebXPRT 4 - Overall
Motorola Moto G75 (Chrome 131)
140 Points +31%
Average of class Smartphone (22 - 273, n=154, last 2 years)
130.4 Points +22%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (Chrome 135.0.7049.111)
116 Points +8%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Chrome 133.0.6943.49)
112 Points +5%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (107 - 112, n=2)
109.5 Points +2%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G (Chrome 135)
107 Points
Xiaomi Poco X7 (Chrome 132.0.6834.163)
100 Points -7%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro (Chrome 122)
81 Points -24%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=207, last 2 years)
43606 Points +19%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (Chrome 135.0.7049.111)
38939 Points +6%
Motorola Moto G75 (Chrome 131)
37483 Points +2%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G (Chrome 135)
36734 Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Chrome 133.0.6943.49)
36371 Points -1%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (34723 - 36734, n=3)
35943 Points -2%
Xiaomi Poco X7 (Chrome 132.0.6834.163)
31245 Points -15%
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro (chrome 122)
22678 Points -38%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro (chrome 122)
1932.3 ms * -71%
Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=163, last 2 years)
1343 ms * -19%
Xiaomi Poco X7
1312.2 ms * -16%
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G (Chrome 135)
1131.86 ms *
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (1131 - 1132, n=2)
1131 ms * -0%
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (Chrome 133.0.6943.49)
1130.9 ms * -0%
Motorola Moto G75 (Chrome 131)
1077.4 ms * +5%
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (Chrome 135.0.7049.111)
975.3 ms * +14%

* ... smaller is better

In terms of speed, the UFS storage in the Poco phone offers solid performance. For an entry-level phone, the results from the Androbench benchmark are perfectly acceptable.

Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 14 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi Poco X7Motorola Moto G75Xiaomi Poco M6 ProAverage 256 GB UFS 2.2 FlashAverage of class Smartphone
AndroBench 3-5
-6%
-52%
-20%
5%
-5%
-12%
57%
Sequential Read 256KB
987.81
950.62
-4%
528.54
-46%
947.4
-4%
1023.1
4%
973.53
-1%
Sequential Write 256KB
943.43
792.56
-16%
251.43
-73%
915.23
-3%
868.4
-8%
910.9
-3%
729 ?(369 - 943, n=43)
-23%
Random Read 4KB
243.98
257.91
6%
219.57
-10%
100.16
-59%
285.3
17%
236.72
-3%
Random Write 4KB
265.26
245.16
-8%
61.8
-77%
226.88
-14%
279.5
5%
228.61
-14%

Gaming – Xiaomi phone is not a gaming phone

To better assess the limited graphics power of the built-in IMG GPU, we took a look at two games from the Play Store in partnership with GameBench. We measured the exact frame rates for each game.

The Poco M7 Pro is indeed gaming-capable, at least at the lowest settings. For Genshin Impact, we measured around 35 FPS, and for PUBG Mobile, approximately 40 FPS on average. However, at higher graphics settings, the Poco phone struggles, and smooth frame rates can no longer be achieved. For the Battle Royale game, high detail settings (UHD) cannot even be unlocked.

Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact
PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile
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Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G; Genshin Impact; lowest 120 fps: Ø35.2 (21-60)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G; Genshin Impact; highest 120 fps: Ø23.8 (7-32)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G; PUBG Mobile; Smooth: Ø39.7 (28-41)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G; PUBG Mobile; HD: Ø30 (29-31)

Emissions – Poco M7 Pro stays cool

Temperature

The Poco M7 Pro manages the surface temperatures of its casing very well. Since the IMG BXM-8-256 does not support 3DMark stress tests due to Vulkan incompatibility, and the GFXBench battery tests do not provide results, we are unable to provide exact values for throttling. As with other entry-level SoCs, throttling on the Poco M7 Pro should be less than two percent.

Max. Load
 41.4 °C
107 F
40.6 °C
105 F
36.2 °C
97 F
 
 40 °C
104 F
38.5 °C
101 F
35.9 °C
97 F
 
 40.7 °C
105 F
39.9 °C
104 F
33.9 °C
93 F
 
Maximum: 41.4 °C = 107 F
Average: 38.6 °C = 101 F
36.1 °C
97 F
38.2 °C
101 F
39.8 °C
104 F
35.6 °C
96 F
37.1 °C
99 F
39.2 °C
103 F
34.7 °C
94 F
36.6 °C
98 F
37.3 °C
99 F
Maximum: 39.8 °C = 104 F
Average: 37.2 °C = 99 F
Power Supply (max.)  32.8 °C = 91 F | Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated) & Voltcraft IR-260
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 38.6 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 32.8 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 41.4 °C / 107 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39.8 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.4 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.

Speakers

Xiaomi's entry-level smartphone features two speakers with some bass and prominent mids. Considering the price, the sound quality is quite impressive. For those seeking richer bass, the 3.5 mm headphone jack is available for wired listening, though it has a fairly high noise level of 42 dBFS. Alternatively, wireless audio can be streamed via Bluetooth 5.3, which supports a wide range of codecs.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2037.839.92528.137.93124.439.64020.541.55029.544.36318.940.68017.743.110015.844.412513.445.116013.946.720011.248.325010.452.431511.757.140010.158.75008.864.66308.967.78009.272.510009.878.9125010.382.5160010.881.2200011.883.7250011.383.331501282.340001375.7500012.675.6630012.879.2800012.975.51000013.374.21250013.568.71600013.663.8SPL23.891.9N0.585.8median 11.8median 74.2Delta1.511.335.838.138.239.332.932.733.531.537.53827.12821.119.92424.721.727.419.538.616.847.61356.615.561.714.164.415.764.920.360.622.668.919.27716.174.114.376.812.375.61570.619.968.721.76624.173.523.275.426.973.925.76919.169.82459.833.585.21.761.6median 19.5median 68.747.4hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseXiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5GMotorola Moto G75
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (91.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.3% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (3.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 7.8% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 17% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 75% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 38% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 55% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Motorola Moto G75 audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 26% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.6% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.1% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 35% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 56% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 54% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 38% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Battery Life – Xiaomi Smartphone powers up in no time

Power consumption

The Polymer Lithium-Ion battery in the Poco M7 Pro has a capacity of 5,110 mAh and can be charged at up to 45 watts. This results in a charging time of around 60 minutes. Unfortunately, the entry-level phone does not support wireless charging, but it does support a wide range of fast-charging protocols. Power consumption remains low, both at idle and under load.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.07 / 0.21 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 1.14 / 1.3 / 1.34 Watt
Load midlight 2.96 / 8.18 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
5110 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
5110 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
5000 mAh
Xiaomi Poco X7
5110 mAh
Motorola Moto G75
5000 mAh
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
5000 mAh
Average MediaTek Dimensity 7025
 
Average of class Smartphone
 
Power Consumption
-12%
-39%
-1%
-37%
-16%
-6%
-36%
Idle Minimum *
1.14
1.15
-1%
1.17
-3%
1.09
4%
0.8
30%
1
12%
1.145 ?(1.14 - 1.15, n=2)
-0%
Idle Average *
1.3
1.55
-19%
1.94
-49%
1.28
2%
1.1
15%
1.19
8%
1.425 ?(1.3 - 1.55, n=2)
-10%
Idle Maximum *
1.34
1.57
-17%
2.03
-51%
1.31
2%
1.5
-12%
1.33
1%
1.455 ?(1.34 - 1.57, n=2)
-9%
Load Average *
2.96
3.87
-31%
4.31
-46%
3.25
-10%
8.7
-194%
6.27
-112%
3.42 ?(2.96 - 3.87, n=2)
-16%
Load Maximum *
8.18
7.66
6%
11.79
-44%
8.62
-5%
10.1
-23%
7.19
12%

* ... smaller is better

Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)

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Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7025; Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd: Ø3.35 (1.069-6.18)
Motorola Moto G75 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd: Ø4.48 (0.817-7.45)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7025; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.05 (1.015-1.394)
Motorola Moto G75 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø0.948 (0.778-2.26)

Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)

012345678910Tooltip
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7025; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø3.07 (2.77-4)
Motorola Moto G75 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø9.68 (9.16-10.1)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7025; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.05 (1.015-1.394)
Motorola Moto G75 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø0.948 (0.778-2.26)

Battery life

The battery life of the Poco M7 Pro is very impressive. The typically higher energy consumption from the communication modules is noticeable during the endless video loop test, but it is not pronounced. With a runtime of 23 hours, the battery lasts about 5.5 hours longer than in our Wi-Fi battery test — both tests conducted with a calibrated display brightness of 150 cd/m².

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
34h 44min
WiFi Websurfing
17h 26min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
22h 56min
Load (maximum brightness)
5h 9min
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
5110 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
5110 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
5000 mAh
Xiaomi Poco X7
5110 mAh
Motorola Moto G75
5000 mAh
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro
5000 mAh
Battery Runtime
-12%
-18%
0%
13%
-19%
Reader / Idle
2084
1800
-14%
1987
-5%
3022
45%
H.264
1376
1019
-26%
1122
-18%
1332
-3%
WiFi v1.3
1046
773
-26%
739
-29%
1049
0%
1174
12%
845
-19%
Load
309
361
17%
249
-19%
302
-2%

Notebookcheck overall rating

The Poco M7 Pro is almost a no-brainer for under €200 (around $215 USD), thanks to its surprisingly long update support.

Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G - 05/16/2025 v8
Marcus Herbrich

Chassis
86%
Keyboard
67 / 75 → 89%
Pointing Device
89%
Connectivity
45 / 69 → 66%
Weight
89%
Battery
91%
Display
92%
Games Performance
7 / 55 → 13%
Application Performance
58 / 85 → 68%
AI Performance
31%
Temperature
90%
Noise
100%
Audio
78 / 90 → 87%
Camera
67%
Average
63%
76%
Smartphone - Weighted Average
CO2 Emissions
No Data
Materials
25%
Packaging
50%
Power Use
96.4%
Repairability
40%
Software Updates
78%
Recycle Logo Total Sustainability Score: 48.2%

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Marcus Herbrich, 2025-05-20 (Update: 2025-05-21)