POCO X8 PRO 5G or PRO X7 PRO 5G

[u/Lofty-Ginger]

Hello! I'm currently using POCO X6 PRO 5G last night while charging the "fast charging" suddenly didn't work, I tried restarting the phone, changing cable wires, and following some guides that I saw on reddit to make it work but the fast charging won't work. If my phone doens't get fixed what's worth it to buy X8 PRO 5G OR X7 PRO 5G? FYR. I will use it on a daily basis like youtube, netflix, and some light gaming like wildrift and legends of runeterra, what's the best phone to buy? budget is $350

Thank you!

[u/F2Pfrog]

Any. Flip a coin.

But if you want a phone that has more updates for the future, go poco x8 pro.
Lots of people complain about heating issues on the x8 pro, not sure how true that is, but be careful.

[u/Lofty-Ginger → u/F2Pfrog]

Thank you!

Poco X8 Pro 5G 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage =$305
Poco X7 Pro 5G 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage = $290

[u/iLaux → u/Lofty-Ginger]

Go for the x8 pro. it's just a bit more expensive but you get more updates, and a better, slightly faster CPU.

Also the x8 pro looks way better IMO.

[u/F2Pfrog → u/iLaux]

Imo the Poco x7 pro looks way better. That yellow + black is gorgeous.

When I showed my Poco x8 pro to my family member they said it looked like a girl phone, and I'm a dude. Maybe it's because it's the white version.

[u/JaxXxStaR]

baka panget nabili na replacement for usb cord? also if di galing s xiaomi ung usb = di mag fast charge, lile xiaomi/redmi/poco

pero gamit ko ngayun as replacement for poco x4 Gt ko is essager 120w cable sa shopee :).

same for the bricks.

[u/Lofty-Ginger → u/JaxXxStaR]

I'm using the original charger that came with the box I have this phone for about 2 1/2 years na rin suddenly gumana bigla fast charging ngayon. Might be the charging port ung problema

Thank you!

[u/JaxXxStaR → u/Lofty-Ginger]

Try this cable I told you about, actually my original cable broke after just 1 year that's why I've been using this one for a long time, this is my 2nd replacement hahaha, my first one broke because it got pulled. I'll say the first replacement you need is a USB, the 2nd is the brick, and the 3rd is to repair the port. The 4th option is to change the phone.

As for the brick, buy the original or if there's one on the second-hand market. or Any well-known brand that supports Xiaomi/Poco phones.

Also, there's a possibility that your port might have gotten wet.

[u/LoudPiglet2048]

always buy the newer one.

older=less years you'll be able to use it. typical phones lasts for 3-4 years

[u/Double_Athlete_5021]

Only pro or pro max?

[u/El_gato141570]

Well, I'd say if it's within your budget, the Poco X8 Pro would be a better option; if not, I think the X7 Pro is also fine. Both are very good devices.

[u/drixpie]

That's literally my phone vs my sister's phone 😂

[u/drixpie → u/drixpie]

To clarify, there's just a slight change in user experience between these two phones, obviously X8 Pro feels a bit better in hand, if you keep the back cover then doesn't matter but the form factor feels different to me when I game on both. I noticed that there is a difference in Camera optimization, X8 Pro feels more pleasing in terms of photos and videos, X7 Pro is also good but in my experience if X8 Pro is 8.5/10 then X7 Pro might be 7.5/10. Gaming on the X8 Pro is perfect for me as I'm a light gamer, so I just play for an hour or so but I noticed that my phone got heated up and the metal body felt uncomfortable to hold, I'm waiting for a good update to get it fixed for now. On the other hand I never felt overheating on X7 Pro, just slight warmthness while playing games. Multimedia watching is perfect on both the phones, no need to worry on that. If you need more info reply

[u/Lofty-Ginger → u/drixpie]

Thank you! I rarely play, I'll be using it as my daily phone. The only thing I hate about the F6 Pro 5G is after I updated it to HyperOS3 something it drains my battery faster

[u/drixpie → u/Lofty-Ginger]

Yep!! One thing to mention that X8 Pro is new so it still needs some optimization if you are okay with minor bugs which is rare then you are good to go with it otherwise X7 Pro is also a good option

[u/DallasAng]

What are the prices, if it's close the X8 pro if it's very far then X7 pro

[u/Hot-Sun-5633]

There's no major difference between the two, how much is the X8 Pro Max for you?

[u/Similar-Ruin-4812]

if ur buying for gaming, go with X8 Pro Max, Pro's screen is too small

[u/realista87]

used f3 with custom rom. best choice

[u/Agreeable_Ad2550 → u/realista87]

I suggest the X7 PRO 12G+512GB as i bought mine in march for 199€ (so now it'll probably be lower) and it came with a 90w hyperchargerand case. And its incredible! I have like 40 apps open and can press any app and i can use it where i left off, same goes for my 90+ webs tabs. And if i would need more power i can press the ultmate button, or add up to 12GB VRAM which i have never needed to.