POCO F7 Pro Review: A Mid-Range Monster with Flagship Ambitions

In today’s fast-paced smartphone market, finding the perfect blend of performance, design, and value can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But POCO might have just pulled off the impossible. Meet the POCO F7 Pro, a device that’s turning heads for all the right reasons. Packed with high-end specs, a sleek build, and priced under ₹30,000, it promises to be the flagship killer of 2025.

POCO F7 Pro Review - The Flagship Killer of 2025

Our comprehensive POCO F7 Pro review. Find out if this powerhouse smartphone with its stunning display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ..

Editor's Rating:
4.3

Pros

List itemQHD+ 12-bit AMOLED display (rare at this price)

Long battery life + fast charging

Great stereo speakers + Dolby Atmos

Future-proof connectivity (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4)

Flagship-grade performance

Cons

No telephoto lens

No eSIM support.

No NFC

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Unboxing Experience: Premium Right From the Start

Right out of the box, the POCO F7 Pro gives off premium vibes. The packaging feels thoughtfully designed bold black with bright yellow accents, staying true to POCO’s youthful image.

Inside, you’ll find:

• The handset itself
• A transparent protective case (surprisingly good quality)
• SIM ejector tool
• A 90W fast charger
• A USB-C cable
  No corners cut here everything you need is right in the box, including the fast charger, which many brands have started skipping.

Design & Build: A Compact Powerhouse

Despite its large 6.67-inch display, the F7 Pro feels compact and easy to handle, thanks to the balanced ergonomics and well-distributed weight (208g). The glass-metal sandwich construction gives it a very premium feel—on par with phones almost twice its price.

The moment I picked it up, the glass-metal sandwich frame impressed me. It doesn’t creak, doesn’t flex. The phone feels more premium than the OnePlus Nord 3 or iQOO Neo 7 Pro, both of which I’ve also tested this year.

Display: One of the Best in This Price Segment

• QHD+ AMOLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 3,200 nits peak brightness
• 12-bit color depth
• Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support

The F7 Pro’s display is nothing short of stunning. Whether you’re binge-watching Netflix, scrolling through Instagram, or playing a game, the experience is immersive and vibrant. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures silky smooth scrolling and animations.

Watching 4K HDR content on YouTube is a treat. Even under bright sunlight, the screen remains clearly visible—thanks to that industry-leading peak brightness.

Netflix Certified: Yes
Real Use: HDR videos in bright daylight remain vibrant and readable.

Comparison:

• Brighter and sharper than Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and Realme GT Neo 5
• Color accuracy rivals the Samsung Galaxy A55, which costs more

Performance: A True Beast with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

At its core, the POCO F7 Pro runs on the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It’s paired with:

• Up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
• Up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage

This combination delivers lightning-fast app launches, smooth multitasking, and top-tier gaming performance. No lag, no stutter—just pure speed.

Benchmark: It crossed over 2 million on AnTuTu—and you feel that power in day-to-day use.

Real-world test: Played Genshin Impact on the highest settings for 45 minutes. The phone stayed cool, and frame drops were virtually non-existent, thanks to an advanced vapor cooling system.

Benchmarks

Comparison:

• Outperforms the Dimensity 9200+ in the iQOO Neo 7 Pro
• Sits just below the Galaxy S24 in sustained performance (S24 throttles faster)

Gaming Performance

Battery Life & Charging: Zero to Full in Just Over 35 Minutes

With a 6,000mAh battery, the POCO F7 Pro easily lasts a full day of heavy use—gaming, video playback, and social media included. It supports:

• 90W fast charging
• Qualcomm Quick Charge 5
• USB Power Delivery 3.0

Real-World Usage Log

This phone is the only sub-₹30K device in 2025 to cross 8+ hours SOT consistently with a QHD+ 120Hz panel.

Camera Testing: Surprisingly Good, But Not Perfect

The POCO F7 Pro features a versatile camera system headlined by a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). This main sensor captures detailed and color-accurate photos, particularly in good lighting conditions. An 8MP ultra-wide lens provides a broader perspective, although it exhibits some softness, especially towards the edges. For selfies, the 20MP front-facing camera captures sharp and well-lit images.

Real Observations:

• Main sensor: Balanced colors, excellent detail
• Ultra-wide: Soft edges, okay in daylight
• Selfie: Sharp, well-lit; a bit overexposed in sunlight
• Video: 4K 60fps smooth, good stabilization, decent dynamic range

Audio and Multimedia: A Feast for the Senses

Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support deliver clear and loud sound. Whether it’s music, movies, or games, audio quality is immersive and balanced—no tinny distortion even at full volume.

Sound Test Results:

• Loudness: 86dB (peak)
• Stereo separation: Good
• Bass: Noticeable, not punchy
• Highs: Clear without distortion

Slightly better audio clarity than iQOO Neo 7 Pro, not as bass-heavy as the Nothing Phone 2.

Software & Connectivity

Running on Hyper OS 2 (based on Android 15), the interface is clean and responsive. There’s minimal bloatware, and it feels optimized for the hardware. POCO promises 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security updates which is a huge plus for long-term use.

Connectivity is future-ready:

• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 5.4
• 16 5G bands
• In-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock

Final Comparison with Competitors

• POCO wins on display, battery, and overall value
• iQOO wins in faster charging
• OnePlus wins only in UI preference