{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-a7-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-c81/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T03:03:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo A7 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco C81",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Oppo A7 Pro still wins on battery & charging and display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo A7 Pro",
            "slug": "oppo-a7-pro",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-10_32_07-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:50:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 39.2,
                "overall": 54.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "159.08 × 75.81 × 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.57 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2372 pixels, FHD+",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED / OLED 120Hz 10-bit / 1.07 billion colors 1,400 nits",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, ColorOS 16,"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + Auxiliary Camera, f/1.9, PDAF, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.1, 25mm (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "8000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco C81",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c81",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-c81/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-10-2026-09_30_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T04:46:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 23, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP52 dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixel",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Tempered Glass Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC card slot."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-c81",
        "margin": 11.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 13,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 51
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 56.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 74
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 87
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 39.2,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro packs a 1,700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro charges 30W faster.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Oppo A7 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Oppo A7 Pro and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro is listed at PKR 79,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo A7 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro leads on battery. Oppo A7 Pro carries a 8000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 45W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A7 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}