Poco has started the new year with its latest mid-range offering – the X7 and X7 Pro, the successors to the X6 series. Prices for the Poco In my initial testing, the X7 Pro already seems like the better deal. And no, not just because it’s the more expensive option, but because those extra Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 are a lot of bang for your buck. Still, both the phones come with their own features and similarities. Here’s a quick breakdown.

Poco X7 series: design and display

Design is where these phones – the X7 and X7 Pro, grab attention. My teammate jokingly called the phones “Taxi Finish” because of their bright two-tone color, dubbed Poco Yellow. Both the phones have a plastic build, faux leather finish, and some additional features like an IR blaster. But the real twist? The affordable model of the two, Poco X7, has a curved display, while the X7 Pro comes with a flat panel.

Curved screens are usually reserved for expensive devices, so it’s an interesting option here. While I personally prefer flat displays, the X7’s curve adds a premium touch. Plus, it is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which Poco claims offers better drop resistance – a necessity for curved panels. Meanwhile, the X7 Pro has Gorilla Glass 7i, which is a little less strong but that’s fine for the flat design, saving some production costs.

Both phones feature gorgeous 1.5K AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and plenty of brightness for indoor and outdoor use. Design-wise, I lean toward the X7 Pro’s boxier profile – it feels more refined in the hand. That said, the curved display of the X7 will undoubtedly attract attention, especially in the Indian market.

Overall, the device will definitely woo its target audience. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to spending more time with both the X7 and X7 Pro to see how they perform in other areas like battery life, camera quality, and overall speed.

Poco X7 series: performance, battery and camera

The performance is where the Poco X7 series shows a clear difference. The Poco X7 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset, which delivers good numbers for its segment. But the This became evident during benchmark testing.

While Poco has LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage on its side, which is carried over from the X6 Pro. I personally liked the X6 Pro for gaming, and from early impressions, the X7 Pro looks like a worthy successor, possibly even better in this department.

Battery life is another area where the X7 Pro shines. Its massive 6,550mAh battery, with 90W fast charging, puts the X7’s 5,500mAh battery with 45W charging to shame. Don’t get me wrong – the X7’s stamina is respectable and should last a whole day with moderate use. But the

The X7 Pro also gets an edge in the software department. It runs HyperOS 2.0 on top of Android 15, which feels faster and smoother than its predecessor, offering better animations, transitions, and more customization options. Sadly, the X7 misses out on HyperOS 2.0 and launches with the older HyperOS on top of Android 14. While this may not be a dealbreaker for many, it feels like a missed opportunity, especially for a new phone – which was also the case with the recently launched Poco M7 Pro.

As far as the camera is concerned, the setup is where things get interesting. The Poco X7 comes with a triple-lens system – a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It also has a 20-megapixel front camera for selfies. Meanwhile, the . While the X7’s extra lens may appeal to spec-sheet enthusiasts, the Pro’s superior hardware and ISP result in better photos, especially in tricky lighting conditions. Initial results suggest the Pro is the better choice for photography, but I’ll spend some more time testing these cameras to give a final verdict.

Poco X7 series is promising

Poco especially when you consider that the Easy why the X7 Pro could be another winner for Poco. That said, the X7 still holds its own, and it will be interesting to see how it performs for its price. I’ll go into depth about camera quality, battery performance, and everything else in the detailed review, so stay tuned.