POCO, Xiaomi‘s sub-brand focused on gaming and performance, has unveiled its new flagship POCO F7 series. The launch event, held in Singapore, showcased the POCO F7 Ultra and the POCO F7 Pro, both meticulously designed to offer top-tier speed and efficiency. Staying true to POCO’s core mission, the F7 series is focused on making cutting-edge technology more accessible to a broader audience.
POCO F7 Ultra: Ultra Power Unleashed
The POCO F7 Ultra takes center stage, driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, Qualcomm’s most advanced flagship chipset. This platform, forged with TSMC’s 3nm process technology, marks a significant leap in processing prowess, boasting a CPU performance surge of up to 45% and a GPU performance jump of up to 44%. It’s also engineered for power efficiency, curtailing peak power consumption by as much as 52% for the CPU and 46% for the GPU. The POCO F7 Ultra flexes its muscle with an impressive AnTuTu score of 2,843,461, underscoring its ability to handle resource-intensive tasks and multitasking effortlessly.
To further amplify the visual experience, the POCO F7 Ultra introduces POCO’s inaugural dedicated graphics chip, the VisionBoost D7 chipset. This chipset propels visual effects to new heights, featuring Smart Frame Rate for ultra-smooth 120FPS, 2K Super Resolution for enhanced clarity, and Game HDR for richer contrast. Moreover, the Dual-core Visuals technology elevates video playback on platforms like YouTube and Netflix, delivering superior clarity. The POCO F7 Ultra comes equipped with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 right out of the box, promising intelligent and responsive performance.
WildBoost Optimization 4.0 operates seamlessly in the background, coordinating the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform and VisionBoost D7 chipset to ensure ultra-smooth gameplay, enhanced touch and track response, and precise game audio. The device is engineered to sustain superior performance even during demanding games like Genshin Impact at 2K Super Resolution and 120FPS, all while maintaining optimal temperatures.
POCO F7 Pro: High-Performance Powerhouse
The POCO F7 Pro is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, striking a balance between speed and efficiency. It also operates on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, delivering swift and fluid performance across a variety of applications and games. The device registers an impressive AnTuTu score of 2,093,203.
WildBoost Optimization 4.0 elevates the gaming experience by providing smoother AI-driven performance, sharper visuals, immersive audio, and precise controls. It ensures ultra-smooth gameplay with Smart Frame Rate up to 120FPS, including Genshin Impact at 90FPS, and enhances resolution and clarity with 2K Super Resolution.
To effectively manage heat during intense workloads, both the POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 Pro incorporate LiquidCool Technology 4.0, featuring a 3D dual-channel IceLoop system. This advanced cooling solution significantly reduces SoC temperature, enabling sustained peak performance during extended gaming, video editing, and multitasking sessions.
Battery and Charging
In terms of battery capabilities, the POCO F7 Ultra houses a 5,300mAh (typ) battery, complemented by 120W HyperCharge for ultra-fast charging to 100% in just 34 minutes, and it also supports 50W wireless HyperCharge. The POCO F7 Pro comes with a 6,000mAh (typ) battery and supports 90W HyperCharge, achieving a full charge in 37 minutes. Both devices integrate next-generation charging technologies, including the POCO Surge P3 charging chipset and POCO Surge G1 battery chipset, to optimize charging speed and efficiency and extend battery lifespan. The battery is designed to retain above 80% of its original capacity even after 1,600 charging cycles.
Camera Capabilities
The POCO F7 Ultra boasts POCO’s most advanced imaging system to date, featuring a triple-lens setup. It includes a 50MP main camera with the Light Fusion 800 image sensor for vibrant and detailed shots, a flagship-level floating telephoto lens, and the highest-pixel ultra-wide camera in POCO’s lineup. The main camera offers four focal lengths, including 35mm for everyday candid shots and 48mm for classic portraits. The floating telephoto lens enables intricate 10cm macro shots, 2. 5X (60mm) optical zoom for vivid portraits, and 5X (120mm) in-sensor zoom for capturing distant scenes. The 32MP ultra-wide camera captures expansive landscapes and group shots with a 120-degree field of view.
The POCO F7 Pro also places a strong emphasis on powerful photography capabilities, featuring a 50MP main camera, similarly equipped with the Light Fusion 800 image sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. It leverages the POCO AISP platform and Xiaomi HyperAI tools to enhance image processing. The UltraSnap feature facilitates continuous snapshots of up to 150 frames, and the AI Creativity Assistant provides powerful editing tools. Both devices offer features like Dynamic Shots and AI enhancements for creative photo and video editing.
For selfies and video calls, the POCO F7 Ultra sports a 32MP front camera, while the POCO F7 Pro features a 20MP front camera.
Display and Design
Both the POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 Pro are designed with ultra-slim bezels and advanced eye-care technology. The displays boast 3200 nits peak brightness and 1800 nits HBM brightness for vibrant clarity, even in bright sunlight. They also incorporate Circular Polarization Technology, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 16,000-level auto brightness adjustment for comfortable viewing. These devices have TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certification, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, and TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification to minimize eye strain.
The display design includes AI-enhanced touch responsiveness for smooth interaction, even with wet fingers, oil, or gloves. POCO introduces an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for the first time in these devices, providing fast and secure unlocking.
In terms of overall design, the POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 Pro blend aesthetics and durability. They feature a glass back cover with advanced gloss-matte craftsmanship, with the upper half in a glossy texture and the lower half in a matte finish. The POCO F7 Ultra has a quad-curved glass design for enhanced ergonomics, and both phones have a seamless top design flowing into a metal middle frame. They also feature a circular segmentation design and an aerospace-grade aluminum deco ring around the camera.
Durability is a key consideration, with both devices achieving an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The POCO F7 Ultra uses POCO Shield Glass for tougher screen protection, while the POCO F7 Pro uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for reinforced durability.
Enhanced Connectivity and Audio
To further enhance the user experience, the POCO F7 series is equipped with the Surge T1S tuner, a dedicated signal enhancement chipset. This technology significantly improves connectivity, boosting cellular performance by up to 37% in mid-high frequencies and enhancing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance by up to 16%. The devices also feature stereo dual speakers and AI Super Cinema for immersive audio and visuals.
Pricing & Availability
The POCO F7 series is now available in Malaysia.
The POCO F7 Ultra will be available in Yellow and Black. It will come with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of memory. The 12GB+256GB version will be retailing for RM2,999 while the 16GB+512GB version will be retailing for RM3,299. The phone will be available for RM2,699 for the 12GB+256GB while the 16GB+512GB version will be available for RM2,899 during the open sales promo period. Both will come with a free Xiaomi 50W Wireless Charging Stand worth RM229.
The POCO F7 Pro, on the other hand, will be available in Black, Silver, and Blue. It will be available with 12GB RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of memory. It will be retailing for RM2,299 for the 12GB +256GB version and RM2,499 for the 12GB+512GB. During the open sales promo period it will be availble for RM2,039 for the 12GB+256GB and RM2,139 for the 12GB+512GB version.
Special Offers:
- Every purchase of POCO F7 Ultra includes 1 free screen replacement within 6 months, 2-year warranty, and Google One 6 months with 100GB cloud storage plan.
- Every purchase of POCO F7 Pro includes 1 free screen replacement within 6 months and a 2-year warranty.
