Highlights…
- The POCO F7 series is expected to launch in March.
- POCO India’s chief recently polled users on whether to bring the POCO F7 Pro or F7 Ultra to India.
- POCO F7 Ultra has been spotted on Geekbench with Android 15, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and 16GB RAM.
POCO is gearing up to launch two new smartphones—POCO F7 Pro and POCO F7 Ultra—globally. If reports are accurate, these models may arrive earlier than the POCO F6 series, which debuted in May 2024. Positioned in the premium mid-range segment, they promise top-tier performance at competitive pricing.
Recently, leaks have detailed the POCO F7 Pro’s specifications, and now the POCO F7 Ultra has surfaced on Geekbench, confirming key hardware details. The device has also been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification website.
POCO F7 Series Global and India Launch Date (Rumored)
- According to tipster @TX_Tech_Xpert, the POCO F7 series is expected to launch globally on March 27, 2025.
- A leaked official-looking poster showcases the tagline: “Ultrapower Unleashed.”
- Another well-known tipster, Abhishek Yadav, claims the series will include both POCO F7 Pro and POCO F7 Ultra, with at least one model launching in India on the same day.
- Interestingly, POCO India head Himanshu Tandon recently conducted a poll on X, asking users whether they would prefer the POCO F7 Pro or POCO F7 Ultra in India. This contradicts earlier reports suggesting these models wouldn’t launch in India this year.
- Meanwhile, the standard POCO F7 has been spotted on India’s BIS certification website, hinting at an imminent launch.
POCO F7 Ultra Appears on Geekbench and NBTC Certification
- The POCO F7 Ultra is rumored to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K80 Pro for global markets.
- The Redmi K80 Pro (China model) carries the model number 24122RKC7C, while the POCO F7 Ultra is listed as 24122RKC7G—where ‘G’ denotes the global variant.
- The Geekbench listing reveals:
- Single-core score: 2,323 points
- Multi-core score: 8,162 points
- These scores are consistent with the Redmi K80 Pro’s performance.
- Additional details from Geekbench confirm that the POCO F7 Ultra will run Android 15, feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and pack 16GB RAM.
- The same device also appeared in Geekbench AI performance tests earlier.
- Furthermore, the POCO F7 Ultra has been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification site, but no additional specifications were disclosed.
POCO F7 Pro and POCO F7 Ultra Global Pricing (Leaked)
- A leaked Amazon listing suggests the following prices:
- POCO F7 Pro – €599 (approx. ₹57,000)
- POCO F7 Ultra – €749 (approx. ₹71,000)
- These prices are significantly higher than their predecessors, raising speculation that they might be placeholder listings.
- For context, the POCO F6 Pro debuted at €449 (approx. ₹43,000).
Final Thoughts
The POCO F7 series is shaping up to be a powerful mid-range lineup with flagship-grade performance. However, pricing remains a major question mark. Stay tuned for further updates as we await official confirmation from POCO.
