POCO
Pad X1 vs Pad 7
Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad 7
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $399 | — |
| Display size | 11.2-inch | — |
| Dimensions | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm |
| Weight | 500 g | 500 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | — |
| Resolution | 3200 × 2136 | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP | — |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 8850 mAh | — |
| Wired charging | 45 W | — |
| Charging standard | 45W charging | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| USB | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 | — |
Basic information
Release year
- Pad X1
- 2025
- Pad 7
- 2024
Starting price
- Pad X1
- $399
- Pad 7
- —
Display size
- Pad X1
- 11.2-inch
- Pad 7
- —
Dimensions
- Pad X1
- 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm
- Pad 7
- 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm
Weight
- Pad X1
- 500 g
- Pad 7
- 500 g
Front material
- Pad X1
- —
- Pad 7
- —
Back material
- Pad X1
- —
- Pad 7
- —
Display
Display technology
- Pad X1
- LCD
- Pad 7
- —
Resolution
- Pad X1
- 3200 × 2136
- Pad 7
- —
Refresh rate
- Pad X1
- 144 Hz
- Pad 7
- —
Peak brightness
- Pad X1
- 800 nits
- Pad 7
- —
Performance
Chipset
- Pad X1
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
- Pad 7
- —
RAM
- Pad X1
- 8 GB
- Pad 7
- —
Storage
- Pad X1
- 512 GB
- Pad 7
- —
Expandable storage
- Pad X1
- No
- Pad 7
- —
Cameras
Main camera
- Pad X1
- Wide · 13 MP · PDAF
- Pad 7
- —
Front cameras
- Pad X1
- Front · 8 MP
- Pad 7
- —
Video recording
- Pad X1
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
- Pad 7
- —
Battery & charging
Typical capacity
- Pad X1
- 8850 mAh
- Pad 7
- —
Wired charging
- Pad X1
- 45 W
- Pad 7
- —
Charging standard
- Pad X1
- 45W charging
- Pad 7
- —
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi
- Pad X1
- Wi‑Fi 6E
- Pad 7
- —
Bluetooth
- Pad X1
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Pad 7
- —
USB
- Pad X1
- USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1
- Pad 7
- —
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Weight
Very similar weight
Height, width, thickness, and weight are very similar between these devices.
User Experience Summary
Pad X1
Strengths
- Outstanding display and chipset value for midrange tablet pricing
- 45W charging and Wi-Fi 6E feel modern versus Redmi budget alternatives
- 3:2 144Hz canvas elevates reading and split-screen productivity
Compromises
- Accessories and biometrics cost extra mental and financial overhead
- Mixed reports stem from limited long-term ownership and spotty regional retail
- Battery capacity smaller than Pad M1 for couch marathon streamers
Pad 7
Strengths
- Exceptional display value with 144Hz 3:2 productivity canvas
- Strong battery life and solid quad-speaker media experience
- Capable everyday performance at aggressive mid-range pricing
Compromises
- HyperOS defaults feel busy until customized
- Stylus and keyboard cost extra with no fingerprint on standard model
- Workstation mode constrained by Android app scaling limits