Poco F7: Poco has again shaken up the mid-premium smartphone segment with the Poco F7. With a processor as impressive as that found on flagships, top-notch cooling, a stunning design, and long-term software updates, this smartphone is poised to redefine value. It’s placed right below full-fledged flagships but significantly ahead of run-of-the-mill midrangers. The Poco F7 is setting its sights high on taking over the performance-oriented smartphone bunch.

Flagship-Level Performance at a Lower Price

At the heart of the Poco F7 is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a 4nm processor based on ARMv9 architecture that provides flagship-level speed while conserving power. The phone clocks over 2.1 million on AnTuTu, besting most midrange devices by far. The brand has complemented this with the whopping 6000mm² 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop cooling system, making it the most sophisticated heat management setup ever on a Poco device. For players, the WildBoost Engine 4.0 ensures consistent 120fps performance in games that push the limits, significantly reducing response times and frame drops.

Sharp, Bright, and Eye-Care Display

The Poco F7 boasts an enormous 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display with a whopping 3200 nits of peak brightness, readily among the brightest in the category. This display not only glows, but it’s also optimized for eye comfort with 3840Hz PWM dimming and TÜV certification. In terms of looks, the almost bezel-less design with thin 1.5mm edges (and slightly thicker 1.9mm chin) provides it with a 94% screen-to-body ratio. Safety is provided through Gorilla Glass 7i, and the aluminum frame, machined through CNC, provides the phone with a high-end finish. The Cyber Silver variant is distinctive with its industrial design and uncovered Snapdragon branding.

Big Battery with Smart Features

Battery life is another strong point, with the India model featuring a whopping 7550mAh battery. Even the global variant, with its 6500mAh battery, is bigger than most flagships. Both offer 90W wired charging, with quick top-ups promised. There’s also 22.5W reverse charging over USB-C, convenient for charging accessories. Poco claims the battery retains 80% health after 1600 cycles—a great long-term guarantee for users.

Software Support and Camera Setup

Powered by Android 15 with HyperOS 2, the Poco F7 is promised four major OS updates and six years of security patches, a promise uncommon at this price point. The camera configuration features a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 20MP selfie camera. It records at 4K at 60fps, serving the needs of content creators as well as everyday users.

Durability and Final Verdict

With IP66, IP68, and even purported IP69 ratings, the Poco F7 is made to take a beating, dust, water, and pressure. And all of this for ₹31,999 in India (approximately €399 worldwide), making it one of the most value-for-money performance phones of 2025. It’s fearless, powerful, dependable, and precisely what performance enthusiasts have been waiting for.