Poco M7 vs TCL K70
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $110 and $149. Both devices score the same overall rating of 43/100. Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 476,175); the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
TCL K70
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $149
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1396
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco M7 and the TCL K70 received the same MobileRank rating — 43/100. In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads Poco M7 by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Poco M7 was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (74/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the TCL K70?
Both devices scored 43/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the TCL K70?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M7 (74/100 vs 55/100).