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Forbes
a day ago
- Forbes
Poco F7 At $399: 7 Things To Know About The Spec-Heavy Mid-Ranger
Poco F7 in Silver Earlier this year, Poco made its first true flagship phone with no-compromise cameras (for the price) in the form of F7 Ultra. It is continuing the value-for-money pitch with its new Poco F7. The latest addition to Poco F-series doesn't feature top-notch cameras, but it delivers almost-flagship-level power, a huge battery, and a head-turning design -- all for $399. There's not much to fault with the phone when you consider the price. It is packed to the brim for a mid-ranger, and here are 7 things you need to know about the new Poco F7. 1. An Attention-Grabbing Design Poco F7 in Silver with shimmery effect Poco has always focused on gamers with its design language, and the F7 is no different. The Poco F7 Cyber Silver Edition, in particular, is very flashy and might come off as an in-your-face design, but the top section has a translucent finish that seems to reveal the underlying vents and circuit boards. This is accentuated by the diagonal neon green lines on the camera module and the mirrored silver finish on the rest of the back that shimmers with rainbow colours. The White and Black variants, by contrast, aren't as flashy but retain the two-tone finish. All of them are rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, which isn't the norm for $400 smartphones. I love the Poco F7 design. It evokes the gaming and performance-centric appeal very well. While I'm not fond of the flat sides because they aren't ergonomic, the F7 is easy on the wrist and comfortable to use for long durations, especially while gaming. 2. On Par With 2024's Flagship Performance The Poco F7 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. While it belongs to the 2025 chipset family, it doesn't have the new Oryon CPU cores, which puts it on par with last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It is paired with 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage and 12GB of RAM in the base model. The Poco F7 Ultra and F7 situation is like the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R, where the flagship phone offers current-year performance and the lower-end version matches the previous year's power. That said, it isn't weak by any means. In fact, the Poco F7 is the most powerful $399 phone you can find on the market right now. You're unlikely to notice any issues, even with visually demanding games. 3. A Big and Bright Display Poco F7 display The Poco F7 features a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a 2772 x 1280-pixel resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It is slightly less sharp than the Poco F7 Ultra's 1440p resolution, but the difference is only visible when you're consciously looking for it. The screen is brighter than its predecessor, with support for 1,700 nits high brightness and 3,200 nits peak brightness for supported HDR content. Poco F7's big display is immersive for long gaming sessions, as well as doomscrolling and watching video content on Netflix and YouTube. 4. The Poco F7 Packs A Massive Battery The global variant of Poco F7 packs a 6,500mAh battery, whereas the Indian model houses a huge 7,550mAh silicon-carbon battery. I used the global version, and it lasts all day with ease. No matter what you do, it is highly likely to last an entire day. The Poco F7 supports 90W fast charging that can top up its 6,500mAh cell within 45 minutes. In my usage, it went from 30% to 90% within 30 minutes. It is easily an all-day phone with superfast charging capabilities. 5. Four Years of Android OS Updates Poco F7 in Black The Poco F7 runs Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0. My previous nitpicks and annoyances with the software remain, but it is a highly customizable phone and you can uninstall the pre-installed bloatware. I would take a $399 phone with uninstallable bloatware over a $500 phone with 'clean software,' despite not being a fan of HyperOS design. Poco's new phone offers several AI features like AI Notes, AI Interpreter, AI Image Enhancement, AI Image Expansion, etc., as well as Google Gemini and Circle to Search. You won't miss out on the 2025 AI feature set. Moreover, the company is promising four Android OS updates alongside six years of security patches. 6. An Okay Camera Setup The Poco F7 sports a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide-angle sensor. On the front, you get a 20MP fixed-focus selfie shooter. The Poco F7 is not the phone for you if you shoot a lot of photos and videos. While the main camera can deliver good results, the ultrawide camera is average. You can always tweak the settings to get better results, but I wouldn't rely on it for my vacation photos. 7. Poco F7: Price and Availability Poco F7 The Poco F7 was launched on June 24 and will go on sale starting July 1. It is priced at $399 for the base 12GB/256GB variant and $449 for the 12GB/512GB model. You can buy the 256GB variant for as low as $339 during the initial sale. In India, the Poco F7 will be available for INR 31,999 ($372) for the 12GB/256GB model, and INR 33,999 ($395) for the Silver Edition with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. As for the U.K., it is priced at £389 ($530) and £429 ($584) for the 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB models, respectively. If you buy them before July 7, you can get them for £319 ($434) and £359 ($488), respectively.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Poco F7 With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Chipset And 7,550mAh Battery Launched In India: Price, Specs
Last Updated: Poco F7 has launched in India with the new Snapdragon 8s chipset, a large battery that supports fast charging. Poco F7 has launched in India, making it the latest premium mid-range phone to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8s chipset and pack a massive 7,000+ mAh battery. Poco F-series has been popular for its value-to-performance appeal and the F7 will be looking to build on that with a fresh design approach, HyperOS out of the box and feature cameras that are more than just reliable for a change. Poco has only launched the F7 regular variant in the country and the Pro version has been introduced for the global markets. Poco F7 5G Price In India Poco F7 price in India starts at Rs 31,999 which gets you the 12GB + 256GB variant, and Rs 33,999 if you want the 12GB + 512GB variant. Poco F7 will be available in India starting from July 1 across online channels. Poco F7 5G Specifications Poco F7 sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display which is not as compact as the OnePlus 13s or the Vivo X200 FE launched this week. The screen offers 120Hz refresh rate, 3,200 nits of peak brightness, HDR10+ and wet touch display tech so that the screen works even with wet fingers. The in-display fingerprint sensor is available for security which is now useful to set up passkeys. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset like the iQOO Neo 10, and it comes with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The device features a dual rear camera system which includes a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. The front of the phone carries a 20MP shooter. Poco is using Xiaomi's HyperOS interface with the 2.0 version which is based on Android 15 and the company is promising 4 OS upgrades along with 6 years of security updates for the device. Poco F7 also manages to get IP66, IP68 as well as IP69 rating which makes it reliable in rough conditions. Poco F7 packs a 7,500mAh battery which is one of the biggest we have seen on phones lately. The device offers 90W fast charging support and 22.5W reverse charging also available. It is almost doubling up as a powerbank when needed in emergencies. First Published:
India Today
17-06-2025
- India Today
Poco F7 launching in India on June 24, design and key specs revealed
The Poco F7 will officially arrive in India on June 24, Poco announced today. The Xiaomi spin-off took to social media channels to make the announcement while simultaneously revealing the design and specs of the phone. Naturally, the Poco F7 is a gaming phone, aligning with the storied history of the Poco F-series. But while the Poco F6 was a bit modest look-wise, with the Poco F7, Poco is going all in once F7 designOne of the models being teased, as a limited-edition no less, has a dual-tone chassis with the top-half featuring prominent screws and vents. Whether they are cosmetic or have any real-world use case remains to be seen. There's also some RGB lighting around the cameras to accentuate the look. We don't know yet if Poco is putting this across all the variants or if more modest stuff is also planned for those seeking something less obvious. Leaks suggest at least one more regular white/silver option is in the works, but we'll F7 confirmed specsPoco is in the habit of launching Poco F-series devices with high-end chips, usually before any other company. The Poco F6 marked the India debut of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. While not explicitly confirmed, the F7 could similarly debut the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, as seen on the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro available in China and expected to be the blueprint for the upcoming Poco phone. The design reveal confirms dual cameras headlined by a 50-megapixel primary, which is also the case with the Redmi Turbo. The other could be an 8-megapixel ultrawide based on what's there on the Turbo. advertisement The India-bound Poco F7 is confirmed to pack a massive 7,550mAh battery, which, given the current market statistics, is the biggest on any smartphone in the country today. Moreover, the phone supports fast 90W wired and even fast reverse charging at F7 India launch, expected pricing detailsThe Poco F7 India launch is set for June 24, 2025. Poco says specifically it will launch at 5:30 PM IST. The Poco F6 was launched at a starting price of Rs 29,999 for a version with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Poco F7 pricing is expected to be broadly on the same lines. We will let you know if there are any changes. For all the latest updates on Poco F7 including a full review, be sure to follow India Today Tech.
News18
09-06-2025
- News18
Poco F7 Launch In India Soon: Price, Specs And More We Expect
Last Updated: Poco F7 India launch is just a few weeks away and the company's official product teaser gives us some clues about the new phone. Poco F7 India launch teasers have started which suggests the new product could be announced in the next few weeks. Poco F-series is known for the value offering and the company is looking to repeat the trick with the new F7 series this year. The Poco F7 teasers just say coming soon but it is clear that we might not have to wait that long. Poco F7 series includes the F7 Ultra which has been introduced globally but the Poco F7 Indian variant could have a different focus to keep it aggressive with the price. Poco is yet to reveal the details of the new phone but most reports say the new F7 model will be the rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro that was introduced in China earlier. Poco F7 is likely to use the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset which we recently got to see running on the iQOO Neo 10 version. If Poco F7 does get this hardware, you can expect a powerful device that is suited for gaming and heavy multitasking with long battery life. Poco should have it available with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. We also hope Poco packs the device with dual stereo speakers and support in-display fingerprint sensor. The Poco F7 should get a 6.83-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Like we said before, Poco F7 is rumoured to come with a mammoth 7,550mAh battery that gets the silicon carbon tech. Poco could bundle it with 90W wired charging speed. Poco F7 India launch price should be competitive and leaks suggest we could get the device available starting at Rs 30,000 and topping off by Rs 35,000 for the high variant. First Published: June 09, 2025, 12:28 IST
