POCO M7 ProvsCMF Phone 2
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
POCO M7 Pro and CMF Phone 2 trade category wins — POCO M7 Pro in Price; CMF Phone 2 in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- POCO M7 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Too close to call between POCO M7 Pro and CMF Phone 2.
- CMF Phone 2 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Too close to call between POCO M7 Pro and CMF Phone 2.
- Too close to call between POCO M7 Pro and CMF Phone 2.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 387 ppi.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,110 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
Choose CMF Phone 2 if you want…
- Choose CMF Phone 2 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 650,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- Choose CMF Phone 2 if you want a bigger screen — 6.77 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose CMF Phone 2 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose CMF Phone 2 if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 20 MP.
- Choose CMF Phone 2 if you want a better camera — 94 pts vs 88 pts.
At a glance
- POCO M7 Pro
- CMF Phone 2
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
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?
POCO M7 Pro
Choose POCO M7 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
CMF Phone 2
Choose CMF Phone 2 if price matters most. It costs USD 249.
Pros & cons
POCO M7 Pro
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 45 W charging
- Great value
- No ultrawide camera
- Plastic build
- Hybrid SIM slot
CMF Phone 2
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 50 MP OIS camera
- Clean Android
- No telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Plastic frame