The POCO F7 is a 6.83-inch phone built around a flagship-class Snapdragon chip. POCO announced it on June 24, 2025, for global markets and India, and sales started on July 1, 2025. Its global launch price is $399 for the 12GB + 256GB version. In Europe, it lists at €449.90 on POCO’s official store. It is the entry model of the F7 series, below the F7 Pro and F7 Ultra. In China, the same phone is sold as the REDMI Turbo 4 Pro.
Design and display
The F7 uses a CNC-machined aluminum alloy frame and a glass back. It carries an IP68 rating, tested in fresh water up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes. The phone measures 163.1 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm and weighs 215.7 g. It comes in Black, White and Silver.
The 6.83-inch AMOLED panel has a resolution of 2772 x 1280 pixels and a density of 447 ppi. It refreshes at up to 120Hz and reaches 3,200 nits of peak brightness. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects the front. The screen also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and it uses 3,840Hz PWM dimming.
Performance
The phone runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, made on a 4nm process. Its CPU reaches up to 3.21 GHz, and graphics come from the Adreno 825 GPU. Every version has 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage is 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.1, with no microSD slot. In addition, POCO fits a 3D dual-channel IceLoop cooling system with a 6,000 mm² surface.
Cameras
The main camera uses a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with an f/1.5 lens and optical image stabilization. An 8MP ultrawide camera sits next to it. The rear cameras record 4K video at up to 60fps. On the front, a 20MP selfie camera records 1080p video at up to 60fps.
Battery and charging
The global model has a 6,500mAh battery. The Indian version of the F7 has a larger 7,550mAh battery. Wired charging runs at up to 90W, and POCO quotes about 30 minutes to reach 80%. The phone can also charge other devices over a cable at up to 22.5W. However, there is no wireless charging. In Europe, the charger is not included in the box.
Software and updates
The F7 shipped with Xiaomi HyperOS 2, based on Android 15. POCO promises four Android version upgrades and six years of security updates. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and NFC. There is also an IR blaster, stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint reader. The phone takes two nano-SIM cards.
Should you buy the POCO F7?
The F7 suits buyers who want a fast Snapdragon chip and a very large battery at a mid-range price. Its bright 6.83-inch screen and IP68 rating add to the package. On the other hand, it lacks wireless charging and a telephoto camera. Buyers who want those features can look at the F7 Ultra.
