POCO X7 Pro or iQOO Neo 10R: In 2025, there have been two strong players joining the mid-range smartphone space — POCO X7 Pro and iQOO Neo 10R. Both are flagships in nature with competitive pricing. With slim designs, powerful chipsets, and high refresh rate screens, these phones suit performance-hungry buyers. But how do they really compare feature by feature? Let’s dissect them feature by feature.

Price and Availability

POCO X7 Pro is available for ₹23,999 and on Amazon. iQOO Neo 10R, alternatively, is slightly pricier at ₹26,998, again on Amazon. Both offer top-notch specs, although the POCO model by far beats its competitor in cost.

Performance

POCO X7 Pro runs on MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor with a maximum processing speed of up to 3.25 GHz, accompanied by Mali-G720 MC7 GPU and LPDDR5X RAM. iQOO Neo 10R comes equipped with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and Adreno 735 GPU, supported by LPDDR5X RAM. Both are based on 4nm fabrication for efficiency, with POCO having a slight advantage in benchmark scores, reporting 1,577,069 points on AnTuTu compared to iQOO’s 1,476,651.

Display Quality

Both devices also come equipped with AMOLED screens. POCO X7 Pro boasts a 6.67-inch screen with 1220×2712 px display and 120Hz refresh rate. iQOO Neo 10R takes the lead with a bigger 6.78-inch screen, greater 1260×2800 px resolution, and smoother 144Hz refresh rate. It also boasts greater peak brightness at 4500 nits over POCO’s 3200 nits, which is superior for outdoor use.

Camera Comparison

At the back, both smartphones come with a dual-camera configuration featuring a 50 MP wide-angle primary sensor and an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The POCO X7 Pro, however, features a better f/1.5 aperture and other camera features such as Vlog Mode and Dual Video Recording. On the front, POCO has a 20 MP camera, but iQOO offers a sharper 32 MP shooter with support for 4K video recording.

Battery Life and Charging

POCO X7 Pro is loaded with a 6550 mAh Silicon Carbon battery backed by 90W Turbo Charging. iQOO Neo 10R features a 6400 mAh Li-ion battery with 80W Flash Charging. In battery tests, POCO endures for 14 hours 53 minutes, with iQOO lasting longer at 16 hours 22 minutes, providing it with a bit of an endurance advantage.

Storage and Speed

POCO X7 Pro comes with 256 GB UFS 4.0 internal storage, whereas iQOO Neo 10R begins at 128 GB with UFS 3.1 but also has a 256 GB model. The upgraded storage type in POCO provides faster data access and app launch times.

Design and Build

POCO’s back is made from eco leather and plastic with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, so it is dust and water-resistant to a great extent. iQOO Neo 10R, which has a plastic back and IP65 rating, provides splash resistance. POCO is slightly thicker and iQOO is slightly heavier in terms of dimensions.