POCO X7 Pro 5G: POCO has managed to make a name for itself in the Indian smartphone market by offering powerful phones at surprisingly affordable price tags.
The recently launched POCO X7 Pro 5G follows suit, albeit with more polished design, a better-looking display, and oodles of performance that help it qualify as a potent mid-range puncher.
Designed for users who seek speed, style and gaming-grade power without venturing into premium pricing territory, the X7 Pro 5G is aimed at students, gamers and techies who refuse to compromise.
Bold and Balanced Design
First, up when you pick up the POCO X7 Pro 5G you will instantly see how sleek and contemporary it is. Design The phone’s design a departure from its chunkier previous iterations, now boasting a more refined, glass-backed body with aluminum framing that looks and feels premium in the hand.
Its back panel shines in light and the camera module in contrasting black (minimalist) brings more elegance to the phone.
The X7 Pro comes in Graphite Black, Aurora Blue, and POCO Yellow POCO manages to hit that sweet spot, the right mix of professional and bold, and their lineup is no exception. It barely feels heavy or bulky in the hand considering it has a 5000mAh battery inside.
Immersive AMOLED Display
The 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display is a feast for the eyes. With a 120Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits (or candelas) of peak brightness, and HDR10+ support, you’re given buttery-smooth animations, inky blacks and rich colors.
Whether you’re scrolling through social feeds, bingeing on Netflix or gaming, the display shines.
The touch sampling rate is responsive so it will be good for gamers who want fast response. The durable Gorilla Glass stays brilliantly clear even after long use.
High-Level Performance for the Price
Inside, the POCO X7 Pro 5G gets its juice from a highly efficient and powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra. Paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, the phone can take whatever you throw at it — whether it’s multitasking or hardcore gaming.
Whether you scroll through your videos or switch between different apps or play BGMI or Call of Duty Mobile on high graphics, the performance remains smooth and responsive.
The device also doesn’t overheat under pressure, thanks to its vapor chamber cooling system, so it’s a good choice for gamers.
Cameras That Get the Job Done
The POCO X7 Pro 5G offers a 64MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro shooter. In good light the photos are crisp, well exposed and reasonably accurately colored.
The OIS also gives blur-free images while taking shots on the move or in low light.
Night mode has also significantly improved, now featuring better contrast and detail retention, though it still can’t match the best camera systems on true flagships.
The 16MP selfie camera clicks good selfies and also does a good job with video calls especially in well lit conditions.
Battery and Charging Built to Go as Far as You Go
Powering the device is a 5000mAh battery which easily keeps the lights on for a full day and more with typical usage.
What enhances the experience is 67W fast charging that can fill up the battery in close to 45 minutes from zero to 100 per cent.
You could even juice it up during your coffee break and you’d be set for the day.
This combination of battery life and speed charging means the X7 Pro 5G enjoys a real-world advantage over a lot of its rivals.
Clean UI with Minor Bloat
X7 Pro from POCO is powered by MIUI 14 for POCO based on Android 14. The UI is better designed now but there are still a handful of pre-installed apps that you might want to remove.
Now even animations are smoother, daily usage is stable and POCO is doing a great job in optimization and managing memory.
Software updates are still a bit of an unknown — POCO typically promises 2 years of major Android updates, so that is something to bear in mind.
Pros:
Gorgeous AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate
What you can expect for performance: MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra is tuned notch on chipset performance.
Long-lasting battery with 67W fast charging
Beautiful design and construction
Decent 64MP camera with OIS
Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Great to game and have multiple tabs open
Cons:
Pre-installed apps and software bloat are limited
Just 2 years of Android updates promised
Macro camera is unnecessary
No official dust/water resistance rating
No wireless charging (which is what we’d expect in this price range)
POCO X7 Pro 5G Final Verdict
The POCO X7 Pro 5G is a decent bang for your buck. With flagship-level performance, a gorgeous display, fast charging and a sexy design, it’s a clear top choice for users who desire premium features without the high-end price.
It’s not perfect, particularly on the software side of things, but the value is impossible to argue with.
If you’re in need of a power-packed, future-proof phone and you don’t want to break the bank, the X7 Pro should be near the top of your list.
