POCO X7 ProvsApple iPhone 16
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO X7 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO X7 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO X7 Pro is the overall winner, taking 4 of 5 categories — price is its standout. At USD 399, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- POCO X7 Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- POCO X7 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Apple iPhone 16 takes Camera — led by camera quality (142 pts).
- POCO X7 Pro takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- POCO X7 Pro takes Price — led by price (399 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,500,000 pts vs 1,400,000 pts.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.67 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,200 nits vs 2,000 nits.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 3,561 mAh.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 20 W.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want a lower price — 399 USD vs 799 USD.
Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 83 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want a better camera — 142 pts vs 108 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- POCO X7 Pro
- Apple iPhone 16
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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.
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 lens
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video quality
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera quality
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 X7 Pro
Choose POCO X7 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 399, the lowest price in this group.
Apple iPhone 16
Choose Apple iPhone 16 if camera matters most. It costs USD 799.
Pros & cons
POCO X7 Pro
- Near-flagship chipset
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 90 W charging
- Average cameras
- Plastic build
- Software ads
Apple iPhone 16
- A18 speed
- Camera Control button
- Strong resale value
- 60 Hz display
- Slow 20 W charging
- No telephoto lens