We got our hands on the all-new POCO F7 Pro, and we’ve put it to the test to see if it truly delivers on its promise of flagship-level specs without the premium price tag. Our quick answer is yes, and here’s why.

It delivers high performance efficiently

Thanks to its powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, you can enjoy smooth performance all around, not only for everyday tasks like texting or social media scrolling, but also and most especially for demanding tasks like streaming and gaming. We’ve tried playing a couple of games, and the POCO F7 Pro gave us quite the fast response time, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

If you want to maximize the immersive gaming experience, try these settings: turn on WQHD+ for Super Resolution Mode, turn on Smart Frame Rate, and turn on Immersive Sound in Game Audio Mode for better sound effects when using earphones.

It offers an immersive entertainment experience

Thanks to its 6.67-inch edge-to-edge display, 120Hz 2K Super Resolution screen, and ultra-slim bezels, you can enjoy an immersive entertainment experience. Even under intense sunlight, the POCO F7 Pro delivers 3200 nits peak brightness so you can see your screens clearly. You also don’t need to worry about your eyes because the phone’s Circular Polarization Technology mimics natural light to allow you to view your screens comfortably.

It snaps some stunning shots

In addition to the performance and display, we’re also loving the vibrant, detailed photos we captured with its 50MP main camera, which is POCO’s strongest HDR main camera to date. The phone also comes with an 8MP ultra-wide camera lens if you just want to capture a beautiful landscape or snap that Gen-Z selfie.

Check out some of our shots from the global launch in Singapore:

It’s powered by AI

More than the hardware, the POCO F7 Pro is powered by POCO AISP and Xiaomi HyperAI tools, making editing and polishing your photos and videos a breeze. With the AI Creativity Assistant, we’ve removed the unwanted elements in our photos easily, and it doesn’t even look like it was edited. So seamless.

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Its battery can keep up with your daily needs

Thanks to its long-lasting battery life, you can enjoy at least a whole day of regular usage. It’s equipped with a 6000mAh, enough for a whole day, but you can top up fast and easy with the 90W HyperCharge, which can bring you up to 100% in just over half an hour.

It has a timeless and reliable design

With its classic yet durable design, this phone can keep up with your daily needs. It features a glass back cover and a half-glossy half-matte finish that presents a sleek and stylish look. The phone is also equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus to protect it from drops and scratches and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

POCO F7 Pro is available in black, silver, and blue.

It’s affordable!

Now that you’ve learned about just how much of a performance powerhouse the POCO F7 Pro is, we’ve come to the part where we discuss how much it is.

The POCO F7 Pro is priced at PHP 27,999 (12GB + 256GB model) and PHP 29,999 (12GB + 512GB model).

Another phone also just launched in the POCO F7 Series, the POCO F7 Ultra (available in yellow or black), is priced at PHP 36,999 (12GB + 256GB model) and PHP 39,999 (12GB + 512GB model).

But it doesn’t end there. If you place an order from March 27 to April 3, you can enjoy the following early bird deals:

• POCO F7 Pro — EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON SHOPEE
  • 12GB + 256GB model: from Php 27,999 to Php 24,099
  • 12GB + 512GB model: from Php 29,999 to Php 25,999
• POCO F7 Ultra — EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON LAZADA
  • 12GB + 256GB model: from Php 36,999 to Php 34,999
  • 16GB + 512GB model: from Php 39,999 to Php 37,999 plus get additional Php 1,500 discount from Lazada

Verdict

The POCO F7 Pro balances both performance and affordability, delivering flagship specs while allowing you to stay within budget. So if you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone, you might want to put POCO F7 Pro at the top of your list.

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