The Asus Zenfone 7 and Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro both leverage the Snapdragon 865 5G chipset, but cater to different priorities. The Zenfone 7, a compact flagship, aims for a balanced experience, while the Poco F2 Pro prioritizes maximizing battery life and offering rapid charging at a competitive price point. This comparison dissects their strengths and weaknesses to determine which device best suits your needs.
🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing all-day battery life and quick top-ups, the Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro is the clear winner. Its impressive 120-hour endurance rating significantly outpaces the Zenfone 7’s 42 hours, and its 63-minute full charge is faster than the Zenfone 7’s 93 minutes, despite both supporting 30W charging.
| Network |
|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 77, 78 Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1800/150 Mbps, 5G 3.6 Gbps DL | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, August 26. Released 2020, September 01 | 2020, May 12 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, May 19 |
| Body |
|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.5 x 3.04 x 0.38 in) | 163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 2.97 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| Display |
|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ) |
| Platform |
|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ZenUI | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14 |
| Memory |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1
6GB RAM (LPDDR4X)
8GB RAM (LPDDR5) |
| Main Camera |
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, auto panorama (motorized rotation) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF
5 MP, f/2.2, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF
13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Auxiliary lens |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.6, AF | - |
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 113˚, 17mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | - |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera |
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, auto panorama (motorized rotation) | HDR |
| Single | VGA | Motorized pop-up 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Triple | Motorized flip-up main camera module | - |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Sound |
|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| | 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio
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| Comms |
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features |
|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery |
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| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, 60% in 34 min, 100% in 93 min
Reverse wired | 30W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 63 min |
| Stand-by | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G) | - |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) | - |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 4700 mAh |
| Misc |
|---|
| Colors | Aurora Black, Pastel White | Neon Blue, Phantom White, Electric Purple, Cyber Gray |
| Models | ZS670KS, ASUS_I002D, I002D | M2004J11G |
| Price | About 910 EUR | About 150 EUR |
| SAR | 1.03 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body) | 1.09 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.52 W/kg (head) | 0.79 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body) |
| Tests |
|---|
| Audio quality |
Noise -82.1dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB | - |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 42h |
Endurance rating 120h
|
| Camera |
Photo / Video |
Photo / Video |
| Display |
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.422:1 (sunlight) |
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker |
Voice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 76dB |
-25.6 LUFS (Very good)
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| Performance | - |
AnTuTu: 538221 (v8)
GeekBench: 3332 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Asus Zenfone 7
- Compact and pocketable design
- Potentially sharper display due to smaller size
- Reputation for versatile camera system
- Significantly shorter battery life (42h)
- Slower charging speed (93 minutes to full)
- Potential for thermal throttling due to smaller chassis
Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro
- Exceptional battery life (120h)
- Faster charging speed (63 minutes to full)
- QC4 support in addition to PD3.0
- Larger form factor
- Potentially less refined software experience
- Camera may not match Zenfone 7's versatility
Display Comparison
Both devices feature displays with an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. However, the Poco F2 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 854 nits, significantly exceeding what we'd expect from the Zenfone 7 based on its sunlight contrast ratio of 2.422:1. This suggests the Poco F2 Pro will be more visible outdoors under direct sunlight. While both likely utilize AMOLED panels, the Zenfone 7’s smaller size (implied by its compact flagship status) may result in a higher pixel density, potentially offering a sharper image, though this is unconfirmed without specific resolution data.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer photo and video capabilities, but detailed sensor information is lacking. Without specifics, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner. However, the Zenfone 7’s reputation for camera versatility suggests a more refined image processing pipeline and potentially better low-light performance. The Poco F2 Pro, while capable, typically focuses on delivering strong value rather than pushing camera technology boundaries. The absence of details regarding OIS or lens apertures hinders a more precise comparison.
Performance
Both the Zenfone 7 and Poco F2 Pro are powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), featuring the same Octa-core CPU configuration (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). Therefore, raw processing power will be nearly identical. The key differentiator will likely be thermal management. The Zenfone 7’s smaller chassis may lead to more aggressive throttling under sustained load, while the Poco F2 Pro’s larger size could allow for better heat dissipation. Both utilize LPDDR4X RAM, but the speed isn't specified, making it difficult to assess a performance advantage.
Battery Life
The most significant difference lies in battery endurance. The Poco F2 Pro’s 120-hour rating is a massive leap over the Zenfone 7’s 42 hours. While battery capacity (mAh) isn’t specified, the endurance rating clearly indicates superior efficiency or a larger battery on the Poco F2 Pro. Both support 30W wired charging with PD3.0, but the Poco F2 Pro adds QC4 support and achieves a full charge in 63 minutes, compared to the Zenfone 7’s 93 minutes. This faster charging speed, combined with the longer endurance, makes the Poco F2 Pro the clear winner for power users.
Buying Guide
Buy the Asus Zenfone 7 if you need a genuinely compact flagship experience with a versatile camera system and don't mind sacrificing ultimate battery endurance. Buy the Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro if you prioritize maximizing battery life, fast charging speeds, and value for money, even if it means a larger form factor and potentially less refined software.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Does the Snapdragon 865 in the Poco F2 Pro exhibit significant thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions?
While the Snapdragon 865 is a powerful chipset, it's known to generate heat. The Poco F2 Pro’s larger chassis *should* provide better thermal dissipation than the Zenfone 7, potentially mitigating throttling. However, sustained gaming at maximum settings will likely still result in some performance reduction over time. Monitoring CPU temperatures during gameplay is recommended.
❓ How does the 30W charging implementation differ between the Zenfone 7 and Poco F2 Pro, given both support PD3.0?
Both phones support 30W PD3.0 charging, but the Poco F2 Pro adds Quick Charge 4 (QC4) compatibility. This broader compatibility can be beneficial if you have a QC4 charger. More importantly, the Poco F2 Pro’s charging circuitry is optimized for a faster full charge – 63 minutes versus the Zenfone 7’s 93 minutes, despite the same wattage.
❓ Is the lack of detailed camera specifications on the Poco F2 Pro a cause for concern?
While the Poco F2 Pro doesn't boast flagship-level camera specs on paper, Xiaomi typically prioritizes delivering a solid, reliable camera experience at its price point. Expect good daylight performance, but don't anticipate the same level of detail or low-light capabilities as phones with larger sensors and advanced image processing.
