The super-stylish Realme 14 Pro+ has just launched in India, and it aims to dominate the mid-range smartphone segment. However, the recently launched Poco X7 Pro is a performance powerhouse, and poses as an interesting contender to the Realme 14 Pro+.
Now the two phones might look like they’re made for completely different people: Poco is all about power and speed for gamers, while the Realme is about capturing great photos.
But chances are if you’re shopping for a solid mid-range all-rounder, you will consider cross-shopping them. So, in this review, we’ll dive into which phone really earns that space in your pocket.
Realme 14 Pro+ vs Poco X7 Pro: Design
Design-wise, the Realme 14 Pro+ is an evolution of the Realme 13 Pro+, and it feels a lot more premium than the Poco X7 Pro.
The Realme is flatter than its predecessor, because it opts for quad micro curved front and back panels as compared to dual side curved panels on the 13 Pro+.
But, the 14 Pro+ has a party trick this time around. This pearl white colour of our review device not only looks great with its shell-like textures, but it also changes colours under certain conditions.
When exposed to extremely cold water or ice, the pattern turns from pearl white to blue, resembling ocean waves. This looks amazing for sure, but it’s also not very handy because finding ice in random scenarios is not ideal. Although putting ice on it won’t bother it much thanks to its IP69 rating.
On the other hand, the Poco X7 Pro adopts a distinct design language, featuring a flatter profile compared to the Realme. It sports a vegan leather back with bold colour combinations, including a striking yellow-black option which is loud and might not appeal to everyone.
The Realme 14 Pro + too can be snagged in vegan leather if you opt for the grey colour option.
Realme 14 Pro+ vs Poco X7 Pro: Display
The X7 Pro features a slightly larger 6.73-inch flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming. The panel is Widevine L1 certified and supports HDR 10+, ensuring a good viewing experience.
On the other hand, the Realme 14 Pro+ has a slightly bigger 6.82-inch AMOLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. As mentioned before this display is micro curved on all sides. But more importantly, it has slimmer and symmetrical bezels which add to its premium feel.
Both smartphones use Gorilla Glass 7i for display protection.
Realme 14 Pro+ vs Poco X7 Pro: Performance
The true highlight of the X7 Pro, is its Dimensity 8400 Ultra chip. This processor aims to bring flagship-level performance to the mid-range segment, and it doesn’t disappoint.
Benchmarking scores place it between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3 in terms of raw power, a remarkable feat for its price point. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 on the Realme simply cannot keep up.
While gaming, the X7 Pro is quite flawless. It showed smooth gameplay in titles like BGMI at 60fps, with support for 90fps expected to be added soon. The Poco even stays pretty cool while gaming.
On the other hand, the Realme 14 Pro+ can also handle BGMI at 60fps, although I’ll suggest keeping the graphics settings lower to avoid frame drops.
But obviously, Poco can play demanding games like Genshin Impact pretty well thanks to the power on tap, which is something that the Realme struggles with.
Realme 14 Pro+ vs Poco X7 Pro: Software
Software wise, you get Android 15 on both smartphones, but Realme definitely provides a better experience. Realme UI 6 has less bloatware and does not bombard you with spam notifications like Poco’s Hyper OS 2 does.
On the other hand, AI features are much better baked into Poco as compared to Realme
Also, Poco offers faster UFS 4.0 storage on its 256GB version, versus Realme’s UFS 3.1, so it opens heavy games faster.
Realme 14 Pro+ vs Poco X7 Pro: Cameras
The cameras should theoretically be the Realme 14 Pro+’s strength.
It features three rear sensors: 50MP main, a 50MP 3x telephoto and an 8MP ultrawide. You would have also noticed that the Relame has 3 rear flashlights. These lights can be mixed and adjusted to create various colour temperatures that fit with your skin tones. Consider it Realme’s version of Vivo’s Aura Light.
On the other hand, The X7 Pro has two rear sensors: a 50MP main and an 8MP ultrawide.
Please watch the video to see camera samples.
Comparing the main sensor, we see that in ample light, there’s no real winner here. While the Realme captures more detail, Poco does have better dynamic range in a few situations.
But, the Poco just cannot keep up with the Realme in low light shots. Realme’s triple flashlight setup does help with enhancing low light portraits, but it needs specific situations to work the best.
It is also surprising to see that the camera-focus Realme 14 Pro+ does not record 4K 60fps videos with its main sensor, while the Poco X7 can. Also, Poco ends up giving more stable footage.
As far as ultrawide cameras are concerned, they are fine on both, giving a decent level of detail. Although both ultrawide cameras do not match the colours of their respective main cameras.
Realme 14 Pro+’s optically stabilised telephoto camera is capable of taking some great portraits with very good edge detection.
The camera can also zoom at up to 120x, providing valuable information in specific scenarios.
The telephoto camera can also film videos at 4K 30fps, giving usable footage.
As for selfie cameras, it is a complete win for the Realme 14 Pro+, as the Poco X7 Pro has issues with exposing the subject’s face properly.
Realme 14 Pro+ vs Poco X7 Pro: Battery Life & Charging
The battery life has a strong point for the X7 Pro thanks to its large 6550mAh battery utilising Silicon Carbon tech. Users can expect around 8.5 to 9 hours of screen time with mixed to heavy usage. The phone also supports 90W fast charging, making topping up the battery quick and convenient.
The Realme has a pretty big 6000mAh battery, giving it a pretty strong 7.5 to 8 hours of screen time. Also, Realme features super-quick 80W charging as well. Also, Realme features super-quick 80W charging as well.
Evidently, these numbers are of mixed use. If you play too much, or record too many videos, your mileage will vary.
Realme 14 Pro+ vs Poco X7 Pro: Verdict
It is a trend nowadays to judge a phone by its chipset, but, if I had to pick one well-rounded smartphone for around ₹30,000, I will gravitate towards the Realme 14 Pro+. It feels much better built, has superior cameras, and a better software experience when compared to the X7 Pro.
Sure, the Poco X7 Pro delivers class-leading performance, and slightly better battery life. But the Realme 14 Pro+ will still provide a more complete and satisfying overall experience for most users.
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