POCO F7
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the better pick overall by 13.6 points, leading in Camera, Charging and Performance. POCO F7 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
POCO F7 offers more for the money ($431 vs $1,619 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 82). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Only Xiaomi 15 Ultra has an optical 4.3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 20 MP).
Battery
POCO F7's battery is 1,090 mAh larger (6,500 vs 5,410 mAh), about 20% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Only Xiaomi 15 Ultra supports wireless charging.
Display
POCO F7 has the larger screen (6.83" vs 6.73"). Xiaomi 15 Ultra's screen is sharper (521 vs 447 ppi).
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Xiaomi 15 Ultra should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| POCO F7 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB | RAM | 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.83" AMOLED | Display | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2772×1280 (447 ppi) | Resolution | 3200×1440 (521 ppi) |
| 3,200 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 200 MP · 4.3× |
| 20 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 6,500 mAh | Battery | 5,410 mAh |
| 90 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 80 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 215 g | Weight | 226 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| EUR 399 (≈ $431) | Launch price | EUR 1,499 (≈ $1,619) |
| 2025-06 | Released | 2025-02 |
POCO F7
Pros
- 6,500 mAh battery
- Lower price ($431)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 16 GB RAM
- 4.3× optical zoom
- 80W wireless charging
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Pricier ($1,619)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.