The POCO X7 (review) is a popular mid-range phone that improves on its predecessor with an enhanced battery, processor, durability, and design. One of its main rivals is the Moto Edge 50 Neo (review), as both share the same processor and a price tag of Rs 24,999. We’ll be comparing them across key metrics, starting with performance.
Our testing criteria include benchmark tests like AnTuTu and Geekbench to measure overall performance. We also test each phone’s sustained performance using the Burnout benchmark app to induce CPU throttling. We end the testing by judging the gaming performance of both phones, measuring their average FPS, and tracking temperature increases.
Verdict
Both phones deliver roughly the same performance output, but the POCO X7 wins the comparison since its gaming performance is marginally higher with an efficient cooling system.
| Tests | Winner |
| Geekbench | Tied |
| AnTuTu | Tied |
| CPU throttle | Tied |
| Gaming test | POCO X7 |
Geekbench
Geekbench assesses the efficiency of the CPU’s single and multiple cores (higher is better)
The Geekbench scores of both phones are on par with each other, be it single-core or multi-core performance. This can be easily explained, as both phones feature the same processor and thus should offer roughly the same performance.
| POCO X7 | Moto Edge 50 Neo |
| Geekbench single-core: 1032 | Geekbench single-core: 1054 |
| Geekbench multi-core: 2926 | Geekbench multi-core: 3058 |
Real-world context: While the Moto Edge 50 Neo has a slight lead over the POCO X7 if we strictly look at the benchmark scores, the difference isn’t substantial enough to affect actual day-to-day performance, thus, the round ends in a tie.
Winner: Tied
AnTuTu
AnTuTu assesses a smartphone’s CPU, GPU, memory, and overall user experience (higher is better)
The AnTuTu scores of both phones are roughly the same too, with the Moto Edge 50 Neo taking just a slight lead over the POCO X7. Once again, this won’t contribute to any noticeable difference between the performance output of both phones.
| POCO X7 | Moto Edge 50 Neo |
| AnTuTu score: 6,46,751 | AnTuTu score: 6,69,760 |
Real-world context: Both phones use the same chipset, so it’s natural there’s not much gap between their overall performance output. You can expect both these devices to deliver similar performance in both regular and demanding tasks.
Winner: Tied
CPU throttle
CPU Throttle assesses sustained performance under heavy load (higher is better)
We use the Burnout benchmark app to assess the performance output of phones when throttled. The Moto Edge 50 Neo’s Burnout score is still higher here, but again, it’s not enough to make a key difference in the real world.
| POCO X7 | Moto Edge 50 Neo |
| Burnout score: 52.1 percent | Burnout score: 64 percent |
Real-world context: The difference between both phones is quite minimal here, although the Moto Edge 50 Neo might exhibit a slight advantage in demanding tasks like gaming in the long run.
Winner: Tied
Gaming test
Average FPS during 30 minutes of gameplay (higher is better)
We played BGMI, COD: Mobile, and Real Racing 3 on both phones for 30 minutes and measured the average FPS count to determine their gaming performance. Keep in mind that Real Racing 3 dynamically adjusts its visuals based on the specific phone, and it looks more visually appealing on the POCO X7. This made it more demanding on the device, resulting in a lower average FPS. In other games, both phones performed nearly identically, with the POCO X7 holding a slight edge:
| Games | Game settings | POCO X7 | Moto Edge 50 Neo |
| COD: Mobile | High graphics + Max frames | 54.57 average FPS | 53.32 FPS average |
| Real Racing 3 | Standard | 57.16 average FPS | 107.08 FPS average |
| BGMI | HDR graphics + Ultra frames | 35.67 average FPS | 35.76 FPS average |
Thermal performance
Temperature increases after 30 minutes of gameplay (lower is better)
The POCO X7 has a slight advantage in thermals, thanks to its larger chassis and vapour chamber for better cooling. Its temperatures remain more stable during gaming, whereas the Moto Edge 50 Neo saw a 9-degree rise while playing COD: Mobile.
| Games | POCO X7 temp. increase | Moto Edge 50 Neo temp. increase |
| COD: Mobile | 6.5 degrees Celsius | 9.3 degrees Celsius |
| Real Racing 3 | 5.9 degrees Celsius | 7.1 degrees Celsius |
| BGMI | 6.9 degrees Celsius | 5.2 degrees Celsius |
Winner: POCO X7
Final verdict
Since both phones have the same chipset, the decision fell down to their respective real-world performance. The POCO X7 takes the win as it has marginally better gaming performance and more efficient cooling. Hence, if your top priority is gaming performance, the POCO X7 is better suited to your needs. The Moto Edge 50 Neo is an equally impressive performer and might appeal to users who want a more balanced device with a compact form factor.
Smartphones tested by: Aditya Pandey & Ujjwal Sharma
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