The Poco X7 series is finally here and tries to capture the brand’s ethos quite nicely: performance, aspirational brand for the Gen Z audience, and challenger mindset. Both these devices offer a perfect balance of performance and value, which is tough to get in this price bracket, and I will break down both these phones in a bit.
But before deep diving into these products, let me talk about some hero features that make both these phones special on paper. Starting with the Pro model it packs the biggest battery you will probably see on any smartphone in 2025. Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor, debuting globally with this device. It is the first to launch with HyperOS 2.0-based Android 15 out-of-the-box – from the house of Xiaomi.
The base model comes with a shock-absorbing structure that can offer users peace of mind. It packs a decent 5500mAh battery and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra SoC. While the 
Poco X7 primary camera samples (tap images to expand)
The ultra-wide camera is okayish and nowhere close to what the primary camera is capable of. The colours are not as close to reality, and some details in the shadow area are missing.
Poco X7 ultra-wide camera samples (tap images to expand)
The bokeh shots on the X7 seem a hit or miss. There are slight depth estimation errors visible in some of our samples. Then, subject isolation from the background is also not accurate.
Poco X7 portrait mode in action (tap image to expand)
Coming to the low-light performance of the X7. It is acceptable but lags in terms of loss of detail. Noise levels are controlled, though target exposure isn’t great, and Poco X7 underexposes quite strongly.
Poco X7 low-light camera samples (tap image to expand)
The macro camera on the X7 is useless, and instead, Poco should have shipped a basic telephoto sensor that might have increased the cost slightly but at least could give a better value.
Now, jumping to the Poco X7 Pro, which has a dual camera setup. The primary camera can click photos in varied conditions with plenty of details and natural colours. The skin tone rendering is excellent, and exposure is decent in most conditions. The primary camera comes with 2x in-sensor zoom that works well most of the time. The bokeh shots are better than what X7 could pull off for me during my review.
Poco X7 Pro primary camera samples (tap images to expand)
The 8-megapixel ultra-wide photos are acceptable, with good dynamic range and punchy colours. But it isn’t reliable in every condition, so do not keep your hopes high.
Poco X7 Pro ultra-wide camera samples (tap images to expand)
The low-light photos are mostly decent, and the auto mode will do the heavy lifting for you. The detail level is fantastic, and the X7 Pro can be your point-and-shoot camera for night strolls.
Poco X7 Pro low-light camera samples (tap images to expand)
The selfie cameras on X7 and X7 Pro are decent for day shots. But do not keep your hopes high with the selfie shooter as, at maximum, it is great for social media uploads. The skin tones are unnatural when beautify mode is on, and even after shutting it down, it is still not nearly perfect for real-world skin tones. Additionally, the detail loss is apparent in low-light selfies.
The Poco X7 supports up to 4K quality at 30fps, while the X7 Pro supports up to 4K at 60fps. The quality is good, and the colour rendition is also apt. Daylight videos come out better than low-light ones.
Overall, the cameras aren’t the biggest strength of the X7 devices, but they are not the biggest Achilles heel. The X7 Pro packs a better camera setup, though an average ultrawide sensor and missing telephoto sensor are missed a lot.
The X7 sports a triple camera setup at the back
Poco X7 and X7 Pro Battery: Outstanding
- Battery – 6550mAh (X7 Pro) and 5500mAh (X7)
- Fast-charge – 90W support (X7 Pro) and 45W support (X7)
- Claimed fast-charging time – 100 percent in 47 minutes with 90W (X7 Pro) and 100 percent in 47 minutes with 45W (X7)
This year, Poco will most likely set a new benchmark in the battery department thanks to the X7 Pro. The 6550mAh battery is monstrous, and it took me more than standard effort to drain the battery with gaming, streaming, and shooting with the X7 Pro. In our HD video loop test, the X7 Pro lasted for over 30 hours, and that’s a benchmark in our internal Gadgets 360 records for phones reviewed in the last 24 months.
It packs a 6550mAh battery that can charge fully under 50 minutes
With heavy usage, the phone easily lasted up to 25 hours with gaming, extensive camera use, and regular work, social media, and chat apps open in the background at most times. With medium usage, you can be rest assured that this can last for about two days.
Poco has also added additional features for the battery section where users can see battery health, charging cycles, and different charging options. These are neat touches – though inspired by Apple.
The X7 Pro supports 90W HyperCharge for fast charging, and the company claims it can charge from 0 to 100 percent in under 50 minutes. That’s true if you opt for ‘Top Speed’ under wired charging mode in the Battery setting. The phone took around 60 minutes to charge fully during my tests, which isn’t bad. But if you choose ‘Standard’ in the battery setting, then the device takes over 120 minutes to fully charge, which is too slow.
The Poco X7 sports a 20-megapixel selfie camera
The X7 phone packs a 5500mAh battery and has a 45W TurboCharge. In our HD video loop test, the phone lasted about 21 hours, which is impressive for a phone in this segment. During the review, the phone lasted for more than a day with heavy usage, where we had a couple of hours of gaming and streaming YouTube videos alongside other regular use. The phone can easily last a few days with medium to light usage. For Poco’s X7 devices, the battery is the biggest highlight.
Poco X7 and X7 Pro Verdict
The Poco X7 starts at Rs. 21,999 for the 128GB storage model while the X7 Pro at Rs. 27,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. The X7 is a great value proposition for users looking to upgrade to a smartphone under Rs. 25,000 at these prices. While X7 Pro is a better deal, it offers more for less, and thanks to its fresh design approach, it becomes an excellent package under Rs. 30,000.
Both phones are available on Flipkart alongside other retail platforms
While there are shortcomings, for example, bloatware is the biggest issue for Poco X7 and X7 Pro, whereas the cameras are not class-leading. Additionally, the software update promise isn’t comparable to the competition. But, when it comes to performance credentials, the X7 and X7 Pro deliver and can also outshine their competition.
The X7 goes up against the iQOO Z9s, which retails at under Rs. 20,000 and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo (Review). For the X7 Pro, the two closest alternatives are the OnePlus Nord 4 (Review) and Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Review).
