Xiaomi Poco F7
Xiaomi HyperOS 2 feature walkthrough
“Hyper OS2 brings a bunch of under the hood changes and optimizations which are supposed to improve the performance and security.”
“customize the look of your home screen and get new ringtones and always on display styles.”
“In the end, Hyper OS 2 polishes what we saw with the first HyperOS and it also tries to keep up with the competition by adding AI based functionality, too.”
Poco F7 vs F7 Pro: Which one to get?
Pros
- The main camera performs better in 2x digital zoom and low-light conditions.
- It features a larger battery with a better active use score.
- Equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 chipset.
- Boasts a larger 6.83-inch OLED display with excellent brightness.
- It is the more cost-effective option with significant advantages.
Cons
- The ultrawide camera output is less sharp compared to the Pro model.
- 1080p ultrawide videos from either phone are mediocre.
- Storage is not expandable via microSD.
- The non-pro model charges only very slightly slower to full.
The Poco F7 stands out as a highly capable and cost-effective smartphone, offering compelling advantages over its Pro counterpart while being more affordable. It boasts a powerful Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 chipset, a large 6.83-inch OLED display with impressive brightness, and a main camera that excels in zoomed shots and low-light photography.
Furthermore, it delivers strong battery life with speedy 90W charging and a commitment to long-term software support. Considering its array of features and value proposition, the Poco F7 is recommended as a smart choice for users seeking a powerful device without breaking the bank.
“The Poco F7 is the less expensive option, though, and it even has some advantages of its own.”
“So, it looks like the smart thing to do is to go for the regular F7 and save some cash.”
Poco F7 review
Pros
- The phone features a high-end chipset for strong performance.
- It boasts a larger, brighter high-res OLED screen with an adaptive refresh rate.
- It offers excellent battery life combined with very fast 90W charging.
- The device has an improved, more premium build quality with an IP68 rating.
- It comes with long-term software support, promising four OS updates and six years of security patches.
Cons
- The ultrawide camera performs poorly, especially in low light conditions.
- The selfie camera struggles with off skin tones and limited dynamic range.
- Electronic stabilization for video recording is not optimal.
- Performance, while strong, is slightly lower than current top-tier flagships.
- The phone can get hot during prolonged stress tests.
The Poco F7 is a solid "flagship killer" offering significant upgrades over its predecessor, including a more premium glass and aluminum build with IP68 rating, a larger and brighter 6.83-inch OLED display, and excellent battery life with fast 90W charging.
Powered by the Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 chipset, it delivers strong performance comparable to last year's flagships, suitable for daily use and heavy gaming, alongside a promise of four major OS updates and six years of security patches.
Its main drawback is the camera performance, where the ultrawide and selfie cameras are considered lackluster despite the main camera performing well. Overall, the Poco F7 is recommended as a great mid-range option.
“So, that's the Poco F7. It's quite a solid flagship killer with plenty of upgrades over last year.”
“Other than that, the PO F7 is a great mid-ranger that's worth recommending.”
Poco F7 - “Real Review”
Pros
- Exceptional value for its sub-$350 price point.
- Large 6,500 mAh battery with fast 90W charging.
- Vibrant 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and high brightness.
- Smooth performance for daily tasks and gaming.
- Decent camera quality for its price.
Cons
- Lacks wireless charging capability.
- No microSD card slot for expandable memory.
- "Sometimes on display" feature instead of a full always-on display.
- Minor lags and stutters when switching between "Second Space."
- Lacks a Quad HD display resolution.
“overall on a scale of 1 to 10, okay, on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm going to give the Poco F7 a major go.”
“And at under 350 bucks, as Bob Barker would say, the price is right. You can't really complain about all of my little nitpicks and all of that because you're not paying this kind of money.”
“350 bucks. This one right here, I recommend going with the silver.”