When it comes to raw power, real-world performance, and battery endurance, benchmark tests often reveal more than spec sheets. The POCO F7 has emerged as a standout contender in the premium mid-range segment, especially when stacked against rivals that cost significantly more. In this comparison, we pit it against the 16GB RAM variant of the iQOO Neo 10, a model priced almost ₹10,000 higher, to see how well the POCO F7 holds its ground in synthetic and real-world tests. From CPU and GPU scores to battery endurance and daily usage metrics, here’s how the POCO F7 punches above its weight.
POCO F7 – New powerhouse in the town!
The AnTuTu benchmark clearly highlights the POCO F7’s dominance over its competitor, iQOO Neo 10. Please keep in mind that we compared the phone with the 16GB RAM variant of the iQOO handset, which costs around Rs 10,000 more than the POCO F7. We did this because the iQOO Neo 10 base variant features 8GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage and could not compete with the 12GB RAM and UFS 4.1 base variant of the POCO handset.
Let’s break down the performance of both handsets in the benchmark tests and understand what POCO F7’s superiority means for real-world usage.
AnTuTu Score
POCO F7’s AnTuTu score of 2.1 million was better than that of iQOO Neo 10, despite both handsets featuring the same SoC. This shows better optimisation and supporting hardware and software in the case of the F7. It also means that the POCO handset is capable of offering top-tier performance in areas like multitasking, gaming, and intensive workloads.
GFX Bench benchmark tests
| Benchmark | POCO F7 | iQOO Neo 10 |
| GFX Bench Manhattan (30min) | 7,443 | 7,460 |
| GFX Bench T-REX | 6,725 | 6,738 |
The GFX Bench scores show that the POCO F7 and the iQOO Neo 10 are almost on par with each other. This means that the end users will experience similar visual fluidity and sustained graphics performance with both these handsets. In the Manhattan (30min) test, too, which measures long-term GPU stability, both phones managed to get similar scores.
These scores translate into efficient thermal management and sustained frame rates during extended gaming sessions, making both these phones ideal for games that push graphics to the limit. In the T-Rex test, which evaluates graphics rendering in less intensive scenarios, the impressive scores from these phones suggest that you will get smooth animations, fast UI transitions, and responsive app visuals. Whether you’re a gamer playing for hours, a creative working with visually rich content, or a power user demanding lag-free graphics, these phones will do the job.
PCMark (Performance) benchmark test
| Benchmark | POCO F7 | iQOO Neo 10 |
| PCMark (Performance) (10-15min) | 14,772 | 10,931 |
The POCO F7’s significantly higher PCMark performance score (14,772 vs 10,931) over the iQOO Neo 10 translates to a noticeably smoother and more responsive everyday experience. This means faster app launches, seamless multitasking, and better handling of heavy workloads like video calls, document editing, and browsing, even with multiple apps running in the background. It also indicates improved long-term performance stability, allowing the device to maintain consistent speed during extended usage without slowing down due to heat or strain, ideal for both productivity and power users who rely on sustained, lag-free performance throughout the day.
Geekbench Scores
Single-core performance (useful in day-to-day apps and UI responsiveness) is where the phones are almost on par with each other.
Multi-core performance, which impacts multitasking and apps that utilise multiple cores (e.g., video editing, rendering), suggests that the handsets should perform at a similar level to each other.
Real-world usage
Both handsets secured impressive numbers in single-core and multi-core performance on Geekbench, suggesting that they can not only handle everyday tasks with ease but also tackle multitasking effortlessly. This translates into real-world advantages across high-performance use cases – from lag-free mobile gaming and smooth video editing to seamless multitasking and long-term responsiveness, ensuring that these phones will stay snappy and efficient even as apps evolve and demands grow.
PCMark (Battery) benchmark test
| Benchmark | POCO F7 | iQOO Neo 10 |
| PCMark (Battery) | 20 hours 36 minutes | 15 hours 39 minutes |
The POCO F7’s clear lead in the PCMark Battery benchmark (lasting over 4 hours longer than the iQOO Neo 10) translates to a major real-world advantage: longer screen time and fewer charging breaks during the day. Whether you’re gaming, streaming, working, or just browsing, the POCO F7 ensures you stay unplugged for longer, making it especially ideal for power users, travellers, and anyone who needs dependable all-day battery life without constantly hunting for a charger.
Conclusion
With its combination of powerful hardware, superior optimisation, and significantly better battery performance, the POCO F7 delivers exceptional value. Whether you’re a gamer, multitasker, or someone who simply wants a reliable, fast, and long-lasting phone, the F7 proves to be a well-rounded package that doesn’t compromise on performance or efficiency. What makes the phone feel especially impressive is that it managed to outclass the iQOO Neo 10, a phone priced nearly ₹10,000 higher, in multiple benchmark tests, proving that flagship-level performance doesn’t always have to come with a premium price tag.
