Head to head

Oppo A7 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco C81

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco C81 takes it by 11.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo A7 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Oppo A7 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Oppo A7 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Oppo A7 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo A7 Pro Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 159.08 × 75.81 × 8.80 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 205 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP69K IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.57 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2372 pixels, FHD+ Better 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type AMOLED / OLED 120Hz 10-bit / 1.07 billion colors 1,400 nits IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Panda Glass Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16, Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + Auxiliary Camera, f/1.9, PDAF, LED Flash Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.1, 25mm (wide) 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 8000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Wired charging 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

What is the price of Oppo A7 Pro and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.