Poco F7 review - another impressive Android all-rounder
Months after the launch of the Ultra and Pro models, the Poco F7 is finally here. Why Poco decided to release the base model globally so long after the premium alternatives is a mystery, but it did, and given I was such a fan of the Ultra, I was keen to see how the two compared. Without spoiling the rest of this review too much, this base model equivalent isn’t quite as impressive as the much more expensive Ultra or Pro versions. That’s not the full story, though. The Poco F7 is over $250 cheaper than the F7 Ultra, putting it firmly in competition with some of the best mid-range phones, rather than flagships such as the iPhone 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S25. At this price point, the expectations are a little different, and you can’t hold out for perfection. Still, as I’m about to get into in more detail, there are a few areas in which the F7 competes with some of its more expensive counterparts, making it quite an attractive proposition for anyone searching for a new phone for under $500. Continue reading Poco F7 review - another impressive Android all-rounder MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones

Months after the launch of the Ultra and Pro models, the Poco F7 is finally here. Why Poco decided to release the base model globally so long after the premium alternatives is a mystery, but it did, and given I was such a fan of the Ultra, I was keen to see how the two compared. Without spoiling the rest of this review too much, this base model equivalent isn’t quite as impressive as the much more expensive Ultra or Pro versions. That’s not the full story, though.
The Poco F7 is over $250 cheaper than the F7 Ultra, putting it firmly in competition with some of the best mid-range phones, rather than flagships such as the iPhone 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S25. At this price point, the expectations are a little different, and you can’t hold out for perfection. Still, as I’m about to get into in more detail, there are a few areas in which the F7 competes with some of its more expensive counterparts, making it quite an attractive proposition for anyone searching for a new phone for under $500.