POCO F7 official: Lots of power, cool looks and a large battery at an attractive price

Updated by Timo Altmeyer on July 2nd, 2017.

With the new POCO F7, the Xiaomi subsidiary launches a smartphone that combines flagship performance and a striking design at a mid-range price. In addition to the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and a massive 6.500 mAh battery, the device offers features like 90W fast charging, IP68 certification, and a striking design, including the new Cyber ​​Silver Edition with Snapdragon branding.

POCO F7 News Hero

New Snapdragon processor and IceLoop cooling system

Inside the POCO F7 is Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. The SoC is based on an all-big-core architecture and, according to the manufacturer, achieves over two million points in the AnTuTu benchmark. The hardware is complemented by 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and either 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage.

POCO F7 Gaming

To maintain consistently high performance, POCO relies on a newly developed cooling system. The so-called 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop system features a heat pipe area of ​​6.000 mm² and is designed to prevent thermal bottlenecks even during longer gaming sessions.

AMOLED display with high peak brightness

The 6,83-inch AMOLED panel has a resolution of 2.772 × 1.280 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Maximum brightness reaches up to 3.200 nits peak, ensuring good readability even in direct sunlight. The panel supports PWM dimming at 3.840 Hz and carries TÜV certifications for flicker-free and blue light reduction.

POCO F7 Display Scrolling

6.500 mAh battery and reverse charging

The POCO F7 is equipped with a 6.500 mAh battery. Outside of Europe, POCO even offers a 7.550 mAh version. Charging power is up to 90 watts, which, according to the manufacturer, allows 80 percent of the battery capacity to be reached in 30 minutes. The device also supports wired reverse charging with up to 22,5 watts.

POCO F7 Charging

Camera with Sony sensor and optical stabilization

The POCO F7's main camera uses a 882-megapixel Sony IMX50 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS). It's complemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The front camera has a 20-megapixel resolution. On the software side, POCO offers features such as Live Photo, UltraSnap, and an AI-powered Beautify mode.

Design, workmanship and protection class

The POCO F7's body consists of an aluminum frame and a glass back. The Cyber ​​Silver Edition takes things to the next level with a mechanically inspired design and a Snapdragon logo on the back. The device is IP68 dust and water resistant and, according to the manufacturer, can withstand pressures of up to 70 kilograms.

POCO F7 Special Edition

Software and update guarantee

The operating system is HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. POCO promises four years of system updates and six years of security updates. Current standards such as Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB-C (2.0) are also on board.

POCO F7 vs POCO F7 Pro vs POCO F7 Ultra

CategoriesPOCO F7LITTLE F7 ProPOCO F7 Ultra
ProcessorSnapdragon 8s Gen 4, 4nm, Adreno 825Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 4nm, Adreno GPUSnapdragon 8 Elite, 3nm, Adreno GPU
RAM & Storage12 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB, LPDDR5X + UFS 4.112 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB, LPDDR5X + UFS 4.112 GB + 256 GB / 16 GB + 512 GB, LPDDR5X + UFS 4.1
Display6,83" 1,5K AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits6,67" WQHD+ AMOLED, 120 Hz, 3200 nits6,67" WQHD+ AMOLED, 120 Hz, 3200 nits
main camera50MP Sony IMX882 + 8MP ultra wide angle50MP Light Fusion 800 + 8MP ultra wide angle50MP main + 50MP telephoto + 32MP ultra wide angle
Front camera20 MP (OV20B), f/2.220 MP, f / 2.232 SM
Charge the battery6500 mAh, 90W wired, 22,5W reverse6000 mAh, 90W wired5300 mAh, 120W wired, 50W wireless
fingerprint sensorIn the displayUltrasound in the displayUltrasound in the display
NFCJaJaJa
WiFiWi-Fi 7, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7, Multi-Link, 8x8 MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
AudioStereo, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res WirelessStereo, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res WirelessStereo, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Wireless
Operating systemHyperOS 2 (Android 15)HyperOS 2HyperOS 2

Prices and availability

The POCO F7 is available in black, white, and Cyber ​​Silver. Two storage options are available:

  • 12 GB + 256 GB: 449,90 euros (RRP)
  • 12 GB + 512 GB: 499,90 euros (RRP)

 

As part of an early bird promotion until July 7, 2025, the following starting prices apply:

  • 12 GB + 256 GB: 399,90 Euro (Link)
  • 12 GB + 512 GB: 449,90 Euro (Link)

 

Buyers can also choose one of three free gifts: a body fat scale, a mini compressor, or a smartwatch (while supplies last).

Source: POCO / Xiaomi

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