POCO F7 Review | BETTER than Pro & Ultra??

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Reviewing Xiaomi's POCO F7, a budget mid-range phone which paradoxically boasts some upgrades vs the Pro and Ultra. I've been testing the camera smarts, gaming chops and battery life of the POCO F7 for a week now and here's my final verdict. Check out my coverage of the best mid-range smartphones to hit the UK here on Tech Spurt! This is yet another quality Xiaomi mid-range smartphone boasting some of the best battery life of 2025. Gaming performance is respectable on the POCO F7 although the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 does heat up under a bit of pressure, when playing Wuthering Waves. Likewise, Xiaomi's HyperOS isn't for everyone and features like eSIM support are missing. However, for a budget-friendly mid-range price in the UK, Xiaomi's POCO F7 has a lot going for it. That AMOLED screen is a stunner and the design is an improvement on the Pro and Ultra, I reckon. Just go for the white rather than silver limited edition model if you hate fingerprints. The POCO F7's camera setup is limited, especially vs the Ultra or the Nothing Phone 3a duo. No telephoto zoom, just a basic ultra-wide shooter, that's it. All the same, you'll get good looking photos in most conditions, especially if you take your time and grab a couple of snaps just in case. One of the best features of the POCO F7 however is the battery life. That 6500mAh cell is even bigger than the Pro and Ultra phones, while the 90W charging tops it up quickly. Shame about the lack of wireless recharging. POCO F7 Review Chapters: 0:00 - Cheaper AND better?? 0:37 - Design 3:17 - Features & HyperOS 6:01 - Display & audio 7:47 - Performance & gaming 9:34 - Battery life 11:02 - Cameras 13:40 - Verdict