Poco has officially announced the launch date of its much-awaited X7 series, which includes the Poco X7 and X7 Pro. The lineup will debut on January 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM IST, as confirmed by the company via a post on Twitter. Poco has also revealed that both the smartphones in the series will be available for purchase via Flipkart.

Apart from the Poco Over the past few weeks, leaks and teasers have provided a good idea of ​​what to expect from these new smartphones, and fans have plenty of reasons to look forward to them.

Starting with the Poco X7, the base model is rumored to have a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset under the hood. The phone can come with 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. It is expected to feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, expected features like HDR10+ support, TUV Rhineland Eye Care certification, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection make it an attractive option for those who value display quality and durability.

The Poco X7 Pro, on the other hand, is tipped to feature a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset. It is also expected to come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, but this screen could take things up a notch with CrystalRays 1.5K resolution, 2,560Hz touch sampling rate, and an impressive 3,200 nits peak brightness. When it comes to cameras, both Poco phones may come with a 20-megapixel front-facing camera.

Battery life is another area where the Poco X7 series looks promising. The vanilla model may have a 5,110mAh battery with 45W fast charging support, while the Pro variant may have a larger 6,000mAh battery and 90W fast charging support. Both devices are said to come with IP68 dust and water resistance.

It will be interesting to see how Poco adopts the pricing strategy for the Poco X7 series, especially given the highly competitive nature of the mid-range smartphone market in India. With so many brands competing for attention in this segment, the question on everyone’s mind is whether the Poco Can do. For context, the predecessor models – the Poco X6 and