POCO F7 5G vs POCO X8 Pro 5G
₹35,999 against ₹34,999, November 2026. Both scored out of five against other phones at the same price.
The two phones
Which should you buy
Buy the POCO F7 5G if
- Exceptional gaming performance.
Buy the POCO X8 Pro 5G if
- you care most about battery, display, camera, value — it scores higher there.
- you want to spend less: it is ₹34,999.
- Exceptional gaming performance.
Score by score
| Category | POCO F7 5G | POCO X8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4.5 | 4.8 (higher) ✓ |
| Performance | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Display | 3.7 | 3.9 (higher) ✓ |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.7 (higher) ✓ |
| Value | 3.8 | 3.9 (higher) ✓ |
A gap under a tenth of a point is shown as a draw: the scores are judgements to one decimal place, and calling 3.4 against 3.5 a win claims a precision we do not have. How we rate.
Where they differ
Only the specifications that are not the same on both. Anything not listed here, they match on.
| Specification | POCO F7 5G | POCO X8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 7550 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Display | 6.83 inches (17.35 cm) | 6.59 inches (16.74 cm) |
| RAM & storage | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 512 GB | 8 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
Or consider the OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
At around the same money we score it higher than both of these.


