POCO F7 Review: Price, Specs, Pros & Cons – Is It Worth It In 2025?

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1. Introduction and Overview:

India’s largest battery smartphone with a massive 7550 mAh battery.
First in its segment to offer Snapdragon 8S4 chipset.
Price range is competitive at around ₹30,000, starting with a base variant offering 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
The Brand has eliminated the 8GB RAM variant entirely

• Box includes the phone, a black textured back case, a 90W fast charger, and a Type-A to Type-C cable.

Available in Cyber Silver (Limited Edition), Phantom Black, and Frost White.

Dual-texture glass back with a mechanical-like design and visible Snapdragon and camera logos gives an industrial feel.
Unique slanting cut in the camera layout with a subtle green glowing light.
Glass back with metal frames, thickness of 8mm, weight about 216g (slightly heavy due to battery).
Features dual speakers, dual microphones, dual nano SIM slots (non-hybrid).
Fast and responsive under-display optical fingerprint scanner.
Includes IR blaster and USB-C 2.2 port
Certified with five-star comfort and durability, including IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings.

Large 6.83-inch AMOLED flat display with 1.5K resolution.
Minimal bezels, small punch-hole, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and pre-applied screen guard.
Peak brightness of 3200 nits, high brightness mode at 1700 nits, ensuring excellent indoor/outdoor visibility.
Supports DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+, and 8-bit vision.
120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification.
PWM dimming at 3840Hz for flicker-free low brightness.
Water-touch support enables operation under rain or water droplets.

Dual rear cameras with 50MP Sony IMX 882 sensor (tried and tested) and ultra-wide sensor.
Rear camera supports OIS and 4K 60fps video recording.
Front camera is 20MP, supports 1080p 60fps video.
Portrait photos show good human subject clarity with natural tones and controlled contrast.
Night photos are decent with controlled noise and minimal distortion; night selfies are softer.
Camera is not the phone’s primary focus; performance-centric with emphasis on battery and speed.
Additional AI camera features include enhancement mode, object eraser, and reflection removal.

Powered by Snapdragon 8S Gen4 (4nm) chipset, first in this segment.
CPU performance improved by 31%, GPU by 49% compared to Snapdragon 8S Gen3.
Impressive benchmark scores (~2 million) with good thermal management, thanks to an ice-loop cooling system and large 6000mm² vapor chamber.
Equipped with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, offering superior multitasking and fast data access.
Gaming support includes 90fps BGMI and 120fps Call of Duty, ensuring smooth high-graphics gameplay.

• • Minimal lag and excellent day-to-day app handling.

Massive 7550 mAh battery using silicon carbon tech for slimness.
Comes with 90W fast charging; charges 0-50% in 25 minutes, full charge in about 1 hour.
Supports 22.5W reverse wired charging.

Supports 15 5G bands, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.
Includes Widevine L1 DRM, camera2 API, and NFC (a notable addition for Poco phones).
All standard sensors included.

Runs on HypOS 2 based on Android 15.
Promises 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches.
Pre-installed apps include Facebook, LinkedIn, Netflix, and some games; all removable with notification controls.
Features stock dialer with call recording.
AI-powered tools like Google Gemini integration, AI recorder, AI notes, and “Circle to Search” functionality.
Customizable power button shortcuts.

Two variants:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage priced at ₹32,000 (effective ₹30,000 with bank offers).
- Higher variant (likely 12GB + 512GB) priced at ₹34,000 (₹32,000 with offers).

The smartphone excels in display, battery, and performance, making it a strong contender in its price segment.
Design and build quality are premium with unique styling.
Camera is adequate but not the main selling point.
Software is modern with robust update support.
Pricing and offers make it a value-packed option.