Poco has done it again with the launch of its new budget smartphone under Rs 15,000, the Poco M7 Pro 5G. For anyone who wants to buy a stylish, feature-packed phone without burning a hole in their pockets, this phone might be worth your consideration. Poco has always focused on providing speed, power, and value, and this phone stays true to that winning formula. Here’s a quick look at 4 reasons why you should consider buying the Poco M7 Pro and one reason you might want to think twice.

Poco M7 Pro 5G: 4 reasons to buy

A stunning 120Hz display

The Poco M7 Pro 5G comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that is not only smooth due to its 120Hz refresh rate, but also incredibly bright for a phone in the sub-Rs 15,000 price segment. With a peak brightness of 2,100 nits, Poco claims it to be one of the brightest displays in its price segment. This means you can comfortably use the phone outside in bright sunlight without any issues (though I’ll have to wait for a sunny day to test it myself!). Rest assured, colors are vibrant, videos look clear, and the overall experience is top notch for streaming, gaming, and everyday use.

Sleek and lightweight design

Poco has presented a great design with this phone. The M7 Pro feels great to hold due to its light weight and slim profile. It doesn’t have a glass back like its predecessor, but the plastic back with a pastel two-tone finish still looks gorgeous. The lavender shade, in particular, stands out without being flashy. This is a phone you’ll love carrying with you. It feels comfortable, is easy to handle, and doesn’t weigh you down like some of the heavier devices in this range.

Reliable performance and battery life

Under the hood, the Poco M7 Pro 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra processor, which offers good performance for daily tasks. Whether you’re scrolling through social media, messaging or running basic apps, the phone runs smoothly. It also has up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which ensures that multitasking is hassle-free. On the battery front, Poco has included a 5110mAh battery that easily lasts a day with moderate usage. The icing on the cake is the 45W fast charging support, and yes, the charger is included in the box!

50MP camera with OIS

Camera is often a deciding factor when buying a phone and Poco performs well here. The M7 Pro features a 50MP Sony LYTIA LYT-600 primary camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), which is a rare feature in this price range. This means stable photos and videos, especially in low light conditions. There is also a 2MP macro camera for close-up shots and a 20MP selfie camera that works well for video calls and selfies.

Poco M7 Pro 5G: 1 reason to skip

limited software support

Now, here’s the catch – while the Poco M7 Pro 5G runs on Android 14 with HyperOS, Poco is only promising two years of OS updates with four years of security patches. This means that the phone will get the main OS update only till Android 16. In a world where brands like Samsung offer long update cycles even on budget phones, this feels like a missed opportunity. To make matters worse, the phone doesn’t come with Android 15 out of the box, which would have been a nice touch for a brand new device.