Poco F7 Ultra

A meaningful step up from previous Poco F-series phones with a premium glass-sandwich design, aluminum frame, and IP68 water resistance (immersible up to 2.5m for 30 minutes). At 212g it feels substantial without being heavy. The design is competent but not distinctive — it lacks the visual identity of competitors like the OnePlus 13R.

• IP68 water resistance with premium glass-sandwich construction — a first for the Poco F-series at this level— Android Central
• Build quality is a notable step up from previous Poco F-series phones — no longer feels budget— GadgetMatch
• Design is competent but not distinctive — typical glass slab without a standout visual identity— TechRadar

The 6.67-inch QHD+ OLED is one of the brightest panels on the market at 3,200 nits peak, with sharp 1440x3200 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. GSMArena noted it was the third-brightest phone they had tested at the time. The lack of LTPO technology is the main shortcoming at this tier.

• QHD+ OLED at 3,200 nits peak brightness — third-brightest phone GSMArena had tested at review time— GSMArena
• Sharp 1440x3200 resolution at 120Hz with excellent viewing angles and color accuracy— NotebookCheck
• Not an LTPO panel — cannot scale down to 1Hz like true flagship displays, affecting battery efficiency— PhoneArena

The Snapdragon 8 Elite with VisionBoost D7 GPU delivers raw benchmark scores that exceed even the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in some tests, with an AnTuTu score around 2.63 million. Lightning-fast OS navigation and multitasking. However, thermal management is aggressive — the aluminum frame reaches 45°C+ during extended gaming.

• Snapdragon 8 Elite with VisionBoost D7 GPU — AnTuTu ~2.63 million, exceeding even Xiaomi 15 Ultra in some benchmarks— Digital Trends
• Handles any game at maximum graphical settings with lightning-fast app launches and multitasking— Android Central
• Thermal management is aggressive — frame reaches 45°C+ during extended gaming at under 20°C ambient— Trusted Reviews

The first Poco phone with a telephoto camera (50MP, 2.5x optical zoom) is a landmark addition. The 50MP main sensor delivers nicely detailed images with excellent dynamic range, and Creative Bloq called it potentially "the best value camera phone of 2025." However, the 32MP ultrawide delivers muddy results, the selfie camera lacks autofocus, and video recording options are limited.

• First Poco phone with a telephoto (50MP, 2.5x optical) — close-focusing enables excellent macro-style shots— GSMArena
• 50MP main sensor delivers nicely detailed images — "potentially even better than Samsung S25 Ultra" in certain scenarios— Creative Bloq
• 32MP ultrawide delivers comparatively muddy and flat results versus the main sensor— TechRadar
• Camera system described as "inconsistent" — selfie lacks autofocus, video tops out at 4K@60fps— Trusted Reviews

The 5,300mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance with 7-8 hours screen-on time. The standout is 120W wired charging that fills the battery from flat in approximately 30 minutes, plus 50W wireless charging support. Mark Ellis Reviews called the battery life "staggeringly good" and "insane."

• 120W wired charging fills from 0-100% in approximately 30 minutes — class-leading speed— Mark Ellis Reviews
• Battery life described as "staggeringly good" and "insane" — reliable 7-8 hours SOT— Mark Ellis Reviews
• 50W wireless charging included — a rarity at this price point— Android Central

Launched with HyperOS 2.0 on Android 15, with HyperOS 3 (Android 16) already rolling out. Performance optimization for the Snapdragon 8 Elite is solid. However, HyperOS ships with embedded ads in system apps, ~40 unnecessary bloatware apps in the global version, and debloating via ADB is strongly recommended.

• Already receiving HyperOS 3 / Android 16 update — relatively fast update cadence— NextPit
• HyperOS ships with embedded ads in system apps (Security, Music, Browser, Themes) and ~40 bloatware apps— PhoneArena
• Debloating via ADB commands is strongly recommended — ads may return after system updates— GSMArena User Reviews