Both phones combine curved AMOLED screens, 5G connectivity, and optical image stabilisation with mid-range MediaTek processors. Their main differences appear in screen resolution, camera configuration, battery capacity, memory options, design, and software.
General
The iQOO Z10R has a slimmer 7.39 mm body and weighs 183.5 g. The POCO X7 weighs around 190 g and is 8.4 mm thick, but it adds IP66, IP68, and IP69 protection.
| Spec | iQOO Z10R | POCO X7 |
|---|
| Model | iQOO Z10R 5G | POCO X7 5G |
| Manufacturer | iQOO | POCO |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Dimensions | 163.29 mm x 76.72 mm x 7.39 mm | 162.33 mm x 74.42 mm x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 183.5 g | 190 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 and IP69 | IP66, IP68 and IP69 |
→ Trade-off: the iQOO Z10R is thinner and lighter, while the POCO X7 adds an extra IP66 rating alongside IP68 and IP69 protection.
Display and design
The iQOO Z10R has a larger 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 2392 x 1080 pixel resolution. The POCO X7 uses a slightly smaller 6.67-inch AMOLED panel but increases resolution to 2712 x 1220 pixel.
| Spec | iQOO Z10R | POCO X7 |
|---|
| Display size | 6.77-inch | 6.67-inch |
| Display type | Quad-curved AMOLED | Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2392 x 1080 pixel | 2712 x 1220 pixel |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Touch sampling rate | 300Hz | 240Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,000 nits |
| PWM dimming | 2160Hz | 1920Hz |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Display protection | Protective glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display optical | In-display optical |
→ Buy this if: sharper text and images matter more than screen size, as the POCO X7 provides 2712 x 1220 pixel resolution compared with 2392 x 1080 pixel on the iQOO.
Performance and software
The iQOO Z10R uses the Dimensity 7400 with clock speeds up to 2.6GHz, while POCO X7 uses the Dimensity 7300-Ultra reaching 2.5GHz. Both use 4nm manufacturing and Mali-G615 MC2 graphics.
| Spec | iQOO Z10R | POCO X7 |
|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra |
| Processor core | Octa-core, up to 2.6GHz | Octa-core, up to 2.5GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | 4nm |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Operating system at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| User interface | Funtouch OS 15 | HyperOS |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
→ Pro tip: the iQOO Z10R provides a 12GB RAM configuration, giving you 4GB more physical memory than the POCO X7's 8GB configuration for heavier multitasking.
Camera features
Both phones have 50MP main cameras with optical image stabilisation. iQOO focuses more on front-camera video, while POCO adds ultra-wide and macro cameras for additional rear-camera perspectives.
| Spec | iQOO Z10R | POCO X7 |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 2MP | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Main camera | 50MP Sony IMX882 with OIS | 50MP Sony LYT-600 with OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Not available | 8MP |
| Secondary camera | 2MP bokeh | 2MP macro |
| Front camera | 32MP | 20MP |
| Rear video recording | Up to 4K at 30 fps | Up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Front video recording | Up to 4K at 30 fps | Up to Full HD at 60 fps |
→ Buy this if: you regularly record yourself for reels, video calls, or vlogs, as the iQOO Z10R's 32MP front camera supports 4K video recording.
Storage and connectivity
Both phones offer 128GB and 256GB storage configurations and do not support memory cards. POCO adds NFC and an infrared blaster, while iQOO supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4.
| Spec | iQOO Z10R | POCO X7 |
|---|
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not supported | Not supported |
| Mobile network | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| GPS | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | Not confirmed | Supported |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | Not available | Not available |
| IR blaster | Not available | Available |
→ Keep in mind: neither phone supports expandable storage, so choose between 128GB and 256GB based on how many games, photos, videos, and offline files you plan to keep.
Battery and other features
The iQOO Z10R has a 5,700 mAh battery, giving it 200 mAh more capacity than the POCO X7. Charging power is almost identical at 44 W for iQOO and 45 W for POCO.
| Spec | iQOO Z10R | POCO X7 |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,700 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W FlashCharge | 45 W Turbo Charging |
| Wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bypass charging | Supported | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Supported | Supported with Dolby Atmos |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust protection | IP68 and IP69 | IP66, IP68 and IP69 |
→ Pro tip: the charging-power difference is only 1 W, so the iQOO Z10R's extra 200 mAh battery capacity is the more meaningful battery specification.