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Business Standard
02-07-2025
- Business Standard
POCO F7 5G review: Gaming-focused smartphone with a marathon battery, but
The POCO F7 5G could have been an all-round smartphone if it had better imaging hardware, rich acoustics, efficient thermal system, and optimised operating system Chinese smartphone maker POCO expanded its F-series in India with the launch of POCO F7. The performance-focused smartphone boasts specifications aimed at catering to gamers. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, paired with 12GB of RAM, and packs a 7,550mAh battery. Moreover, it has a 'IceLoop Cooling System' to deliver sustained performance even during the most intense usage, the company claimed. Available at Rs 31,999 onwards, the POCO F7 5G seems to be a lucrative deal. Is it? Let us find out: Design and Build We received the POCO F7 Cyber Silver edition for review, which exudes an appearance of a gadget from a sci-fi movie. The back panel is divided into two parts with the upper part sporting a black glass look and the lower featuring a silver glossy mirror finish. The design on the top of the back panel comprises contrast elements that strike a perfect balance with the shiny black finish. Be it the red inverted triangle at the top, the black stripes, the Qualcomm Snapdragon branding, the little copper strip, or the subtle green glimmering accents on the camera module, they all come together to make the device look like a premium gaming smartphone. Despite packing so many elements, it manages to retain the sophisticated feel, which acts like a cherry on top. I have no complaints whatsoever about the upper part of the back panel. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the lower part, though. The lower part features a classy silver mirror finish with the POCO branding resting on the bottom right corner. It does complement the black part well and looks really good, but the mirror finish has turned it into a fingerprint magnet. Even if you touch the back lightly, it will retain your fingerprint. If the fingerprint and smudge retention issue had been resolved, then it would have stood out tall as probably the best-looking smartphone that I have reviewed in quite some time. The right frame of the design panel features volume buttons and a power button, complemented by three thin off-white coloured stripes, which somewhat give it an iPhone-like feel. The left frame sports a clean and almost spotless look except for the little stripe. The bottom frame houses the SIM tray, a USB-C port for charging and data transfer, and a speaker grille. The top frame sports a clean look, complemented by two stripes. The metal casing makes the POCO F7 a sturdy and dependable smartphone, which will easily endure a few drops here and there without any scratches. The durability of the smartphone is further enhanced by the Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection on both front and back sides, and IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings. The POCO F7 has a 6.83-inch 1.5K pOLED display (2772 x 1280 pixels) of a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits. As mentioned before, the screen is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The colour reproduction of the display panel was satisfactory with vibrant and punchy colours, but you can tune it for natural tones for close to accurate colours. Be it the reds, purples, golden, or the blacks, the colour output seemed satisfactory. The brightness of the screen was apt to be used even in harsh daylight conditions. The presence of thin bezels and a flat display made the POCO F7 stand out as a premium smartphone, and it also delivered an impressive multimedia watching experience. The experience of binge-watching movies and web series in well-lit as well as dark environments was good. Additionally, the device features an in-display fingerprint scanner that offers fast and convenient access. Unlocking is accompanied by fluid animations, adding to both usability and visual appeal. Overall, the display did impress me. As for the audio department, I was really disappointed with the POCO F7. The smartphone is supposed to be 'the phone' for gaming, but everything falls apart without the presence of a loud audio output. Until and unless you wear earphones, you'll barely be able to hear minute details like footsteps of enemies in games like BGMI. It will be as if you're flying into the battle while being deaf. Despite turning the volume to the max, the audio output was not even close to the adequate bar. Yes, the speakers do retain clarity of the audio, but without apt loudness, it is of no use. I thought that maybe this is only an issue with BGMI, so I tried it in multimedia. Even while watching movies or listening to music, the audio output was not satisfactory. You will be able to hear music, but the extra punch that smartphones priced much less than the POCO F7 pack is missing in this smartphone. The POCO F7 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, paired with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB onboard storage. This combination gives the phone enough muscle to handle just about anything you throw at it – be it day-to-day multitasking or more demanding, resource-intensive workloads. Whether you're browsing with multiple tabs open, switching between apps quickly, or editing videos on the go, the device doesn't stutter. It easily adapts to varied use cases, making it versatile enough to be your daily driver and also your go-to gaming phone. I found the overall performance to be fluid and consistent. I played high-demanding games like BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile with graphics cranked up to the highest settings, and the phone held up without any frame drops. I did not notice even a single lag while playing these games. Animations stayed smooth, app launches were snappy, and transitions felt seamless. Even heavier apps like video editors and large games opened quickly and ran reliably. Overheating is something that I encountered a number of times while using the POCO F7. Despite featuring a big 3D IceLoop system with AI temperature control, the smartphone did end up heating up significantly while transferring data from my old phone to the new phone, charging, and even while playing games. Playing BGMI or CODM for more than an hour or two at maximum settings would end up making the smartphone heat up. The maximum heating that I observed during my usage was when I was transferring all data from my old smartphone to the POCO F7. The POCO F7 focuses significantly on gaming, due to which it also comes with Wild Boost 4.0 gaming optimisation mode. This mode optimises the device and makes it push past its limit to deliver an unmatched gaming experience. Notably, no matter what I did, I was never able to achieve 120 frames per second while playing these games. The maximum fps that I got while playing such high-demanding games was around 71 fps. Overall, the gaming experience was good however, the overheating issue did disappoint me. The POCO F7 boots on HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 and comes with a significant amount of bloatware; however, it can be cleaned. Apart from the bloatware, the user interface is pretty smooth and fluid. Animations while opening the menu or any app is impressive and facile. The presence of LPDDR5X RAM further enhances the performance of POCO F7. Multitasking between apps like YouTube, Chrome, Camera, Gallery, Phone, KineMaster, BGMI, CODM, and more, felt like a breeze. The POCO F7 handled everything thrown at it effortlessly. The POCO F7 comes with a few on-device AI tools which enhance productivity for users. Here's a list of on-device AI features of POCO F7 and a quick review of how they performed: Circle to Search: If you are browsing and you come across a picture of an object, say flower for example, then you can draw a circle around that flower and the artificial intelligence will give you more information about that. It is one of the most classic features now and the presence of it in POCO F7 makes it a good offering. AI Writing: A writing tool that expands, polishes, proofreads, summarises your writing on the basis of the prompts that you give. If you are a lazy person, then this is one tool that you will love. It can even write your resignation emails for you in as savage tone as you like. AI Speech Recognition: If you're recording an audio somewhere and you want to have a look at whether the transcription will be accurate or not then this feature will let you view transcripts of the recording in real-time while it gets recorded. If it identifies different speaker then it will distinguish them and even label them for clarity. It can even summarise and translate the audio for you. AI Translate Conversation: Gone are the days when we needed a separate translator while visiting a foreign country. POCO F7's on-device AI translate can interpret face-to-face conversation between supported language and translate them for you on-spot. This feature works like a charm. AI Interpreter: This is sort of like AI translate conversation but for calls. Imagine you are on call with someone from customer support of a company who is speaking in a foreign language that you are unable to understand. The POCO F7 will translate it for you in real-time to bridge the communication gap. AI Subtitles: This feature will transcribe video calls and meetings for you. Basically, this is the subtitles of VLC Player while watching movie but applied in real-life for our work meetings or video calls. Camera The Poco F7 features a dual-camera setup on the back, headlined by a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS). This sensor is capable of delivering consistently good results in daylight and well-lit environments. Images shot at 1x and 2x (in-sensor zoom) come out with balanced colours, decent sharpness, and a respectable dynamic range. While there's no dedicated telephoto lens, the 2x zoom is usable in good lighting. The colour reproduction, especially with reds and greens, feels natural and doesn't lean into aggressive saturation. The 8MP ultrawide-angle sensor, on the other hand, does the job in ideal conditions but often lacks detail, and there's noticeable softness around the edges. In low light, the story is mixed. The main sensor holds up surprisingly well with night mode kicking in automatically and keeps noise under control without blowing out highlights. But you still need some ambient light to get workable shots, and darker scenes expose the camera's limitations. The ultrawide struggles in poor lighting with poor dynamic range and lack of clarity. On the front, the 20MP sensor performs reliably across lighting scenarios, and for video calls or casual selfies, it's more than capable. Video output is good, too. What makes the overall camera experience more rounded is the software layer POCO has packed in paired with AI tools. There's motion tracking autofocus, audio and gesture-based shutter triggers, and a Pro Mode that gives full manual control over ISO, white balance, shutter speed, and focus. As for AI tools, the phone comes with AI image enhancement, AI image expansion, AI magic eraser pro and AI sky replacement. The AI image enhancement does a remarkable job of improving the images that got captured poorly due to some reason. For me, it was easily able to turn blurry and hazy shots into a clearer picture. The AI image expansion allows you to extend the image around the sides if it got a bit too zoomed-in than desired. However, it does have its own limitations, so if you captured an object while zooming-in or making it a close-up shot and now you want to extend it but the object was a bit complex or asymmetrical then the artificial intelligence will struggle to expand the picture accurately. It is highly possible that it might even change the surroundings a bit while expanding the image. The AI magic eraser pro does a fair job. As suggested by its name, with this tool, we can remove those unwanted people from our pictures who decided to photobomb us. As for the AI sky replacement feature, I wouldn't say that it always excels but it does a decent job in most of the cases. If you start experimenting with it then one thing that you will feel that while replacing the sky, it often tampers with the edges of the objects near the sky which end up giving the picture an edited feel, rather than looking perfectly natural. It's clear the Poco F7 doesn't aim to be a camera phone for serious mobile photography, but that's not the point. For general users, social media, and everyday moments, this setup works just fine. Battery is one department where POCO F7 really surprised me. The smartphone maker packed a massive 7550mAh battery in this smartphone without making it extremely thick, thanks to the Silicon Carbon battery technology. The battery backup that I got from this smartphone was really impressive. With moderate day-to-day use with a mix of social media, browsing, camera, hardcore gaming and a bit of video editing, it comfortably lasts a day and a half, putting most rivals to shame. Even with long hours of gaming or heavier tasks, the phone manages to power through nearly 75 per cent of the day without giving up. It supports 90W wired fast charging and even packs 22.5W reverse charging, so you can juice up other gadgets on the go. That reverse charging bit may sound like a minor feature, but it's genuinely useful once you start relying on it. The lack of wireless charging is one thing that stops the battery from excelling in my view. If it would have been present then the POCO F7 would have been the top contender in my view in terms of battery. As for the charging time, the adapter in-box can fully charge POCO F7 in around 80-90 minutes. After a really long time I came across a powerhouse smartphone that handles multitasking like a breeze, extensive gaming like its anything, casual photography with ease, features a massive battery and even comes with on-device AI tools. The POCO F7 to me is a power packed smartphone that really exceeded my expectations. The aspects where I felt that the POCO F7 didn't meet my expectations was in audio and heating. POCO has indeed compromised on audio in order to deliver the rest of the things and it is quite noticeable. The heating issue is there but for the performance that it delivers, I think we will have to make peace with it. To be fair, I have used phones that get far more heated than the POCO F7 but it seems like my expectations with the 'All chill. No sweat,' claim of POCO was slightly misplaced. If you are someone who is looking for a smartphone with a marathon battery without compromising on performance then POCO F7 could be your pick. If you are a gamer then this is an excellent choice for you however, earphones while gaming are recommended. However, if you want an all-in-one smartphone, then there are better options in the market. First Published: Jul 02 2025 | 12:54 PM IST
Hans India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
POCO F7 1st sale live on Flipkart: India's largest 7550mAh battery smartphone starts from Rs 29,999
New Delhi: POCO, India's fastest-growing consumer technology brand, on Tuesday announced the first sale of its most anticipated flagship-killer, the POCO F7, exclusively on Flipkart. With cutting-edge performance, India's biggest smartphone battery, and a sleek design, the POCO F7 sets a new benchmark in the mid-premium segment. Built for tech enthusiasts, mobile gamers, and users constantly on the move, the POCO F7 combines futuristic aesthetics, a flagship-grade Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, and a massive 7550mAh battery — all in a power-packed, slim device that starts at just Rs 29,999. POCO F7 is now exclusively available on Flipkart starting July 1, 12 noon, at an introductory price of Rs 29,999 for the 12+256GB variant and Rs 31,999 for the 12+512GB variant. Starting price is inclusive of an instant bank discount of Rs 2,000 using HDFC, SBI, or ICICI Bank cards, or an additional exchange discount of Rs 2,000 on eligible devices and up to 12 months No Cost EMI as well. "With the POCO F7, we've delivered what our community asked for — raw, all-round performance without compromise. As we go live with the first sale today, we're proud to offer India's most powerful battery, flagship-grade chipset, and top-tier features at a price that defies the segment. The F7 isn't just another phone — it's a power-packed experience built for those who demand more," said Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO India. What makes the POCO F7 stand out? Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Achieve flagship performance with a 2.1 million+ AnTuTu score for unmatched speed and energy efficiency. India's largest smartphone battery – 7550mAh Silicon Carbon Cell: Get ultra-long usage on a single charge, with 90W fast charging and 22.5W reverse charging support for power on the go. Segment's slimmest powerhouse: Despite its massive battery, the POCO F7 is just 7.99mm thin, while offering IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for superior water and dust resistance. Next-level thermal management: Equipped with a custom IceLoop cooling system, the F7 ensures consistent performance, even during intensive gaming and multitasking. Premium Design with Gorilla Glass 7i Protection: Flaunt a bold, metal-glass design with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on both sides and a standout camera deco for that ultra-modern look. Up to 24GB Turbo RAM (12GB LPDDR5X+12GB Virtual) + UFS 4.1 Storage: Experience seamless multitasking and lightning-fast app loads with next-gen memory and storage tech. Immersive 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED Display: Enjoy true flagship visuals on the segment's largest display, with a 120Hz refresh rate and ultra-slim bezels for edge-to-edge clarity. Extended Software Support: Get assured longevity with 4 years of Android OS updates and 6 years of security updates, ensuring your device stays fast, secure, and up to date. Pro-Grade Camera System: Capture stunning photos with a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS, paired with a 20MP AI selfie camera and Ultra Snapshot mode for sharp, detailed images in any setting. POCO F7 is built for power-hungry gamers, multitaskers, and tech rebels who want it all — speed, style, and stamina. Don't Miss Out! First Sale Offers LIVE NOW, ONLY on Flipkart.
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Business Standard
POCO F7 debuts with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 7,550mAh battery, from Rs 31,999
POCO F7 launched in India with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 6.83-inch AMOLED display, 7,550mAh battery, 90W charging and Android 15-based HyperOS 2. Prices start at Rs 31,999 and sales begin July 1 POCO has launched the F7 smartphone in India, priced from Rs 31,999. One of the first smartphones in the country to feature a 7,550mAh battery, the POCO F7 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display. The company claims the ultra-slim bezels make it the segment's largest and most immersive display for gaming, streaming, and creative tasks. POCO F7: Price and variants 12GB + 256GB: Rs 31,999 12GB + 512GB: Rs 33,999 Colours: White, black, silver POCO F7: Availability and launch offers The POCO F7 will go on sale in India from July 1 via Flipkart. As an introductory offer, buyers can avail of a Rs 2,000 bank discount on select cards or a Rs 2,000 exchange bonus on trade-ins. No-cost EMI options are available for up to 12 months. Additionally, the company is offering one-year screen damage protection and an extended one-year warranty at no extra cost. POCO F7: Features The smartphone sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, the F7 comes with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The device runs on Xiaomi's HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. On the camera front, the POCO F7 offers a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. It supports 4K video recording on both the rear and 20MP front camera. The phone packs a 7,550mAh battery with 90W wired charging support and up to 22.5W reverse charging. It is also IP66, IP68 and IP69 certified for dust and water resistance. To ensure consistent performance, the device features POCO's IceLoop cooling system for improved heat dissipation, which helps maintain stable frame rates and low latency during prolonged usage. POCO F7: Specifications Display: 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 3200nits of peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip RAM: 12GB Storage: up to 512GB Rear camera: 50MP primary (Sony IMX882) + 8MP ultrawide Front camera: 20MP Battery: 7550mAh Charging: 90W wired charging OS: Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15 Protection: IP66/68/69
Nylon
24-06-2025
- Nylon
POCO unveils its next flagship phone — the POCO F7
POCO sets a new benchmark for flagship performance in its category and a deeper collaboration with Qualcomm in the all new POCO F7, which is powered by the recently launched Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Mobile Platform for faster, more efficient processing. Offering over 30% performance improvement over the previous generation, POCO F7 also features the brand's most advanced and effective cooling system yet, and a 6,500mAh battery which charges the battery to 80% in just 30 minutes, in addition to supporting reverse charging for devices across Xiaomi and other major smartphone brands. Image courtesy of POCO. On the gaming front, the POCO F7 offers WildBoost Optimisation 4.0 with support for 1.5K Super Resolution and Smart Frame Rate for up to 120FPS in Genshin Impact. Aesthetically, the POCO F7 Cyber Silver Edition makes a bold statement that is inspired by the Cyber aesthetic with its mechanical-style overlay and prominent Snapdragon logo above the division to embody the raw power driving the device. It is also designed to endure, with a reinforced structure that offers bending resistance rated up to 70kg to help reduce the impact from accidental pressure, as well as built to remain dependable across unpredictable environments with its IP68 dust and water resistant rating. Featuring a 6.83-inch 1.5K ultra-bright display, the POCO F7 is able to deliver flagship-level clarity, comfort and control with the ability to enhance brightness across a larger screen area for clear visibility even in harsh light, as well as enhance contrast in real time for vivid, accurate visuals using POCO's Sunlight Display 4.0. The display helps to reduce eye strain during extended sessions too, with the TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certification, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, and TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification. Paired with 3,840Hz PWM dimming, Wet Touch Display 2.0, and an ultra-responsive 2,560Hz instant touch sampling rate, you will be able to adjust the screen seamlessly across different use scenarios such as navigating the display with damp fingers, or responding to fast-paced gaming. Image courtesy of POCO. At the heart of the POCO F7's camera system is the 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS to help deliver high-quality images across diverse lighting conditions. You can further elevate your shooting experience too, with features like UltraSnap and Live Photo. For portrait photography, POCO F7 offers you a versatile 26mm, 35mm, and 52mm focal lengths, that is paired with a real light spot feature to give your background a soft, beautiful blur. On the AI front for photography, you'll be able to further enhance your image quality with the AI Beautify, which helps to refine tone, clarity, contrast, and brightness levels to bring out rich detail across all scenes without over processing.
Android Authority
24-06-2025
- Android Authority
This $400 budget gaming phone runs the same chip as the Nothing Phone 3
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR POCO has launched the POCO F7 globally today. The new phone offers a powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 6,500mAh or 7,550mAh battery, depending on the region. Expect to pay a starting price of $399 or £389 for the POCO F7. The POCO F5 and POCO F6 were two of the best gaming phones on a budget as they offered powerful chips for the price. Now, the Xiaomi sub-brand is back with the POCO F7. The POCO F7 continues the trend of offering great performance for your buck, as it uses the brand-new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. This chipset offers an impressive CPU (1x Cortex-X4, 7x Cortex-A720) with no little cores. The chip also uses an Adreno GPU based on the Snapdragon 8 Elite's sliced architecture, albeit with two slices instead of the high-end chip's three slices. This processor theoretically means that the POCO F7 could offer performance that's roughly on par with last year's flagship phones. However, our own POCO F7 benchmark article reveals a sizable gap to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones when it comes to peak CPU and GPU performance, but sustained performance is another matter altogether. In any event, I tried a few demanding games like Genshin Impact, GRID Legends, and War Thunder Mobile, and they all ran smoothly in extended play sessions. I also had enough headroom to turn up the graphics in GRID and War Thunder, and the device didn't get hot, either. So you should definitely keep this phone in mind if you're a mobile gamer on a budget. POCO's phone also has an impressively large 6,500mAh battery to keep the lights on. This means you should be able to game for a while compared to other handsets. This is a downgrade compared to the Chinese model (Redmi Turbo 4 Pro), which features a ridiculously large 7,550mAh battery, but a 6,500mAh battery is still plenty large in 2025. I'm also glad to see 90W wired charging here, with POCO claiming an 80% charge in 30 minutes. I reached the 80% mark in a slightly slower but still great 33 minutes. In fact, it only took 45 minutes for a 100% charge. Very impressive for a 6,500mAh battery. Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The POCO F7 isn't a photography champion by any measure. Expect a 50MP main camera (IMX882, OIS) and an 8MP ultrawide shooter. Meanwhile, a 20MP camera is available in a central punch-hole cutout for selfies. The cameras do a good job at 1x, but the ultrawide lens is a budget-tier camera that falls apart indoors and after sunset. The ultrawide camera also tends to differ wildly from the 1x camera in terms of image consistency. These cameras aren't going to threaten the likes of the Pixel 9a, then. However, I am glad to see features like 4K/60fps video capture and motion capture functionality. 1x Ultrawide Selfie 1x Ultrawide Otherwise, the new phone also offers a 6.83-inch 120Hz OLED screen (1.5K) that gets bright enough for outdoor viewing. As for the phone's durability, you can expect an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i on the front, a glass back covered in Panda Glass, and an IP68 rating. In fact, this might be the first standard POCO F series phone (i.e., not Pro) with full-fledged water resistance. The F7 is quite hefty at 217 grams, though, putting it on par with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. POCO is offering four years of major OS upgrades and six years of security patches. That's not on par with Samsung's six years of OS/security updates for the Galaxy A36 5G and seven years for the Pixel 9a, but it's still a respectable update policy. POCO F7 pricing and availability Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The POCO F7 starts at just $399/£389 for the base 12GB/256GB model, while the 16GB/512GB model costs $449/£429. This makes it slightly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (£399) and significantly cheaper than the Google Pixel 9a (£499). The company is also offering early bird promotional pricing, taking the phone down to a base price of $339 and £319. The phone will be available in various markets, including Europe, India, Latin America, the UK, and Southeast Asia. POCO is also offering the device in Black, White, and a special Silver option with a Snapdragon logo on the back. So you should definitely give this a look if you want a cheap, powerful, and long-lasting phone — if you don't care about the camera experience. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
