Poco M7 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 23/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.
Poco M7
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Poco M7 scores 9 points higher (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | — | |
| Price | $110 | — |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (50/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M7 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.