Realme 15 Pro 5G VS Xiaomi Poco F7

The Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 both offer waterproof designs, though their specific Ingress Protection (IP) ratings differ. The Realme 15 Pro 5G has an IP69 rating, while the Poco F7 has an IP68 rating. This suggests the Realme may offer slightly better resistance to dust and high-pressure water than the Poco F7, although both devices are designed to withstand water exposure.

When comparing their dimensions, the Realme 15 Pro 5G is slightly lighter and thinner, weighing 187 g with a thickness of 7.69 mm. In contrast, the Poco F7 is heavier at 215.7 g and slightly thicker at 8.2 mm. The Realme 15 Pro is also narrower, with a width of 76.2 mm, compared to the Poco F7's 77.9 mm. The height of both devices is fairly close, with the Realme 15 Pro at 162.3 mm and the Poco F7 at 163.1 mm.

In terms of volume, the Realme 15 Pro 5G is smaller at 95.1 cm³, whereas the Poco F7 has a larger volume of 104.2 cm³. Both devices lack a rugged build and the ability to fold, so neither is intended for highly specialized durability or portability features.

The Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, offering vibrant color and deep contrast. The Realme's screen is slightly smaller at 6.8 inches compared to the Poco F7's 6.83 inches. The pixel density is also slightly higher on the Realme 15 Pro 5G at 453 ppi, while the Poco F7 has a density of 447 ppi. Both displays share the same resolution of 1280 x 2800 px on the Realme and 1280 x 2772 px on the Poco F7, so the difference in screen resolution is minimal.

The Realme 15 Pro 5G has a refresh rate of 144Hz, which is higher than the Poco F7's 120Hz. Additionally, the touch sampling rate on the Realme is 240Hz, while the Poco F7 has a faster 480Hz rate. Brightness is another area where they differ: the Realme 15 Pro 5G offers a typical brightness of 1800 nits, which is significantly higher than the Poco F7's 700 nits.

Both devices include branded damage-resistant glass and feature Always-On Displays. However, the Poco F7 has a broader set of features, supporting HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, which the Realme 15 Pro 5G does not. The contrast ratio on the Poco F7 is also higher at 8000000:1, compared to the Realme's 5000000:1. Neither device includes a secondary screen or lacks a touch screen.

The Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 both come with 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM, providing ample space and memory for multitasking. The key difference between these two devices lies in their chipsets and processing power. The Realme 15 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, with a CPU consisting of 1 core at 2.8 GHz, 4 cores at 2.4 GHz, and 3 cores at 1.8 GHz. In comparison, the Poco F7 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which has a higher clock speed with 3 cores running at 3.01 GHz, 2 cores at 2.8 GHz, 2 cores at 2.02 GHz, and 1 core at 3.21 GHz. This suggests that the Poco F7's CPU is capable of higher performance, especially in single-core tasks.

When it comes to GPU performance, the Poco F7 has a slightly higher GPU clock speed of 1150 MHz, compared to the Realme 15 Pro 5G's 1000 MHz. Both devices support integrated graphics, DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, and multithreading, so they are well-equipped for graphics-heavy applications. However, the Poco F7 offers a significantly higher maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, compared to the Realme's 33.6 GB/s, which may translate to better performance in data-intensive tasks.

Both devices use a 4 nm semiconductor size and DDR5 memory, which ensures high energy efficiency and faster data transfer. The Realme 15 Pro 5G has a lower thermal design power (TDP) of 6W, while the Poco F7 has a higher TDP of 12.5W. This indicates that the Poco F7 may generate more heat during operation, which could affect power management and thermal performance. Both phones also support 64-bit computing and TrustZone security, ensuring compatibility with modern software and secure operations.

The Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 both feature dual-lens main cameras, but their setups differ slightly in megapixel count and aperture. The Realme's main camera includes two 50 MP sensors, with wide apertures of f/2 and f/1.8, while the Poco F7's main camera has a 50 MP sensor paired with an 8 MP sensor, with apertures of f/2.2 and f/1.5. Both phones offer video recording at 2160p at 60 fps and support features like continuous autofocus during video recording, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and slow-motion video recording.

For the front camera, the Realme 15 Pro 5G has a 50 MP sensor with a wide aperture of f/2.4, while the Poco F7 has a 20 MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.2. Both phones lack a front-facing LED flash but can create panoramas in-camera, support timelapse, and have manual exposure and manual focus. The Realme 15 Pro 5G features a BSI sensor, while the Poco F7 does not, but both have a CMOS sensor.

In terms of advanced features, the Realme 15 Pro 5G lacks support for raw shooting, whereas the Poco F7 supports it. Both devices have touch autofocus and manual white balance, but neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Neither phone offers laser autofocus, 360° panorama, or 3D photo/video capabilities. The number of flash LEDs is the same for both devices at two, but the Realme 15 Pro 5G includes a dual-tone LED flash, while the Poco F7 does not.

The Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 both run Android 15 and offer many similar software features. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location and camera/microphone privacy options, and support theme customization. They also allow blocking app tracking, on-device machine learning, notification permissions, and media picker, along with the ability to play games while they download, dark mode, battery health checks, and extra dim mode.

One key difference between the two devices is that the Realme 15 Pro 5G does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, while the Poco F7 does. However, both phones lack Mail Privacy Protection, have dynamic theming, can offload apps, and support customizable notifications. They both also feature Live Text, full-page screenshots, split-screen functionality, and picture-in-picture (PiP) mode. Neither phone can be used as a PC, and neither supports Quick Start.

Other shared features include support for widgets, offline voice recognition, voice commands, device position tracking, multi-user systems, and child locks. Both phones also have a free and open-source system. However, the Realme 15 Pro 5G does not support focus modes, while the Poco F7 also lacks focus modes. Both devices are unable to get direct OS updates.

The Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 differ slightly in battery specifications. The Realme 15 Pro 5G has a larger 7000 mAh battery, compared to the Poco F7's 6500 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, but the Realme supports charging speeds up to 80W, while the Poco F7 can charge at a slightly faster 90W. Neither device supports wireless charging, and both come with a battery level indicator and have rechargeable, non-removable batteries.

Another difference is that the Realme 15 Pro 5G comes with a charger included, whereas the Poco F7 does not include a charger in the box. Both devices do not have removable batteries, ensuring a sealed design.

Both the Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless audio solutions or USB-C adapters. However, both devices come equipped with stereo speakers, ensuring an enhanced audio experience for media playback.

When it comes to Bluetooth audio technologies, the Realme 15 Pro 5G does not support any advanced codecs such as aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD, while the Poco F7 supports aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD, providing better wireless audio quality and higher resolution audio streaming.

Neither phone has a built-in FM radio, and neither supports aptX Adaptive or aptX Lossless, which are both absent from both devices.

Both the Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 support 5G connectivity, offering fast mobile data speeds. They both feature dual SIM card slots, and are equipped with NFC for wireless payments and data transfer. For Wi-Fi, the Realme supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while the Poco F7 adds support for Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) in addition to the same Wi-Fi standards, offering a more future-proof Wi-Fi option.

The Bluetooth versions differ slightly: the Realme 15 Pro 5G uses Bluetooth 5.4, while the Poco F7 has Bluetooth 6, which could result in more efficient connections and improved range. Both devices support USB Type-C, but they are limited to USB 2.0 speeds. Additionally, both phones come with a fingerprint scanner, have a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, and GPS, and support Galileo for precise location tracking.

While both devices lack an infrared sensor, barometer, HDMI output, or a built-in projector, the Poco F7 stands out with an added infrared sensor. Neither phone supports 3D facial recognition or includes a stylus. Both phones also lack motion tracking, optical tracking, and other advanced features like an iris scanner. Overall, the connectivity features are quite similar, with the main difference being the Wi-Fi 7 support on the Poco F7.

Both the Realme 15 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco F7 feature a video light, enhancing the camera's ability to record in low-light conditions. Neither device has a sapphire glass display, curved display, or an e-paper display. These features are identical across both devices, with no differences in this category.

Overall, the miscellaneous features of both phones are almost exactly the same, with only the video light standing out as a shared feature. Neither phone offers the more premium display options like sapphire glass or a curved display, and both lack the unique e-paper displays found in some other devices.