Xiaomi started the POCO series in 2018 with the goal of creating smartphones with good performance at a budget-friendly price. Unlike other Xiaomi phones and models from competing brands in the same price range, POCO's strong specifications were its main advantage.
Although POCO phones lagged behind in camera quality, build, and design, their performance was what won over users. They became especially popular among gamers who wanted an affordable smartphone that could handle moderate gaming. The POCO series is a great choice for this purpose because it comes with very capable processors.
Today, we'll be looking at the recently released version of this model, including its specifications and new features..Two months ago, Xiaomi launched the new Poco F7 smartphone. Today, we'll be discussing this model. The Poco series has earned a lot of love from mobile gaming enthusiasts for a while now. This series is known for its competitive pricing and relatively good performance for the price. Today, we will review its updated specifications and compare it with its predecessor, the Poco F6.
Let's start with design and build. The new Poco series stands out with a more futuristic design, while the F6 is presented with a more minimalist design. The front and back of the F6 are made of glass, and the sides are made of aluminum. This increased the overall size of the device. In comparison, its predecessor's build quality featured plastic for the back and sides, which resulted in a noticeable difference in weight. The new Poco F7 weighs 215 grams, whereas its predecessor weighed 179 grams — a noticeable difference.
The new Poco F7 also comes with an updated standard of IP68 dust and water resistance, which allows it to withstand water at a depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. As for the screen, it has grown slightly and now measures 6.83 inches. The peak brightness is 3200 nits, and its pixel density is the same as its predecessor at 447. The fingerprint sensor remains under the screen and is optical.
The chipset has also been updated to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which is built on a 4nm process. The graphical accelerator is the Adreno 825, providing improved performance, which is already quite popular among users due to Snapdragon's reputation as one of the best chipsets in the Android market.
The Poco F7 comes in two storage options: 256GB and 512GB, both equipped with 12GB of RAM. The internal storage is of the new UFC 4.1 standard. As for the cameras, they remain unchanged compared to the F6. Like its predecessor, it features a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 20-megapixel front selfie camera.
The new Poco F7 also supports the latest Bluetooth and Wi-Fi standards, ensuring stable gaming and great overall performance. A significant improvement comes in the battery department: the new Poco F7 has a 6500mAh battery, which charges at 90 watts. The F6, on the other hand, had a 5000mAh battery with the same 90-watt charging speed. This is a great update, especially if you enjoy playing heavy games or watching movies and TV shows for extended periods. The new battery will definitely support you in this.
However, it's important to note that the Poco F7's price has increased slightly compared to the previous generation, by around 20%. While prices can fluctuate, I can't provide an exact price, but it's definitely worth buying if you're looking for a high-performance mid-range smartphone.