Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra
Between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and Poco F7 Ultra, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the Poco F7 Ultra wins on wireless charging and wired charging. Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) scores 40.7 and the Poco F7 Ultra scores 70.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Poco F7 Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 29.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the Poco F7 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, optical image stabilization, headphone jack, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Poco F7 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 68.00 g less. 144 vs 212.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
Why Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 566.67% more. 50 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 500.00% more. 120 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Front camera — 357.14% more. 32 MP vs 7 MP.
- ▲Main camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 238.46% more. 2640000 vs 780000.
- ▲RAM — 200.00% more. 12 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Battery capacity — 162.64% more. 5300 mAh vs 2018 mAh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 144 glead | 212 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mmlead | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 4.7 " | 6.67 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 326 ppi | 446 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 625 nits | 3200 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 2018 mAh | 5300 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 20 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra has 162.6% more battery — 2018 mAh vs 5300 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Poco F7 Ultra?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 68g lighter — 144g vs 212g.
Is iPhone SE (3rd gen) waterproof?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) has an IP67 rating.
Does Poco F7 Ultra support 5G?+
Yes, Poco F7 Ultra supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 12 MP.
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