{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-18-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-f7-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T04:18:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi 18 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 185,999 against PKR 349,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 18 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-18-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-10_27_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 349999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-12T05:34:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 55.4,
                "overall": 93.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026.",
                    "Water resistance": "Expected IP68 Water & Dust Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 x 2656 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Leica Optics OIS HDR Panorama Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP HDR AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Expected"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.4 / Expected 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-poco-f7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-13-2026-09_32_50-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 185999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-13T04:38:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92.7,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "160.3 x 75 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "206g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate Dolby Vision & HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15( HyperOS 2 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 storage",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot officially"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP main camera with OIS 8MP ultrawide camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K video recording supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh non-removable battery",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired HyperCharge fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass IR Blaster X-axis linear vibration motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.9,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 97.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 92.7
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 92.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 92.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 55.4,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro costs PKR 164,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi 18 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro is listed at PKR 349,999 and Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro at PKR 185,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro cheaper by PKR 164,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 18 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 18 Pro uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 18 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 18 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 while Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}