itel S25 UltravsPOCO X7
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO X7 wins
Verdict
POCO X7 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO X7 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 249 — USD 90 more than the itel S25 Ultra. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- POCO X7 takes Performance — led by performance score (700,000 pts).
- POCO X7 takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,500 nits).
- POCO X7 takes Camera — led by camera score (94 pts).
- POCO X7 takes Battery — led by charging speed (45 W).
- Too close to call between itel S25 Ultra and POCO X7.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want…
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 20 MP.
Choose POCO X7 if you want…
- Choose POCO X7 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 320,000 pts.
- Choose POCO X7 if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose POCO X7 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,500 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose POCO X7 if you want a better camera — 94 pts vs 72 pts.
- Choose POCO X7 if you want longer battery life — 5,110 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose POCO X7 if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 18 W.
At a glance
- itel S25 Ultra
- POCO X7
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
itel S25 Ultra
Choose itel S25 Ultra if price matters most. It costs USD 159, the lowest price in this group.
POCO X7
Choose POCO X7 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 249.
Pros & cons
itel S25 Ultra
- Curved AMOLED 120 Hz
- Big 6.78-inch screen
- 256 GB storage
- Unisoc chip is slow
- 18 W charging
- Average camera
POCO X7
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 50 MP OIS camera
- 45 W charging
- Dimensity 7300 is mid-tier
- Plastic build
- No telephoto