POCO’s F7 Ultra (March 2025) storms in with a Snapdragon 8 Elite and 3200-nit AMOLED, priced at €750 – €500 cheaper than Galaxy S25 Ultra. But is it too good to be true?
POCO just dropped a flagship nuke with the F7 Ultra!
✅ Snapdragon 8 Elite (Next-gen 3nm chip)
✅ 120Hz AMOLED (3200 nits peak!)
✅ 120W wired + 50W wireless charging
✅ IP68 water resistance
But is it worth €750? Let’s dissect it!
🏗️ Design & Build: Premium… With a Catch
- Materials: Glass front/back + aluminum frame
- Weight: 212g (heavier than iPhone 15 Pro Max!)
- Colors: Bold Yellow or Stealth Black
- Durability: IP68 (2.5m/30min) but…
🛑 POCO Shield Glass (Not Gorilla Glass – scratches easier)
💀 Harsh Truth:
“That yellow screams ‘look at me’ but feels fragile” – Early tester
📺 Display: Blindingly Good
- 6.67″ AMOLED (1440p, 120Hz)
- 3200 nits peak (HDR only)
- Dolby Vision + HDR10+
- 526 PPI (Sharper than Galaxy S24)
🔍 Lab Tests Show:
- 1506 nits sustained brightness (best in class)
- 0.1 JNCD color accuracy
🎮 Gamer Verdict:
“120Hz feels smooth, but where’s LTPO for battery?”
🚀 Performance: Absolute Beast Mode
Specs That Matter:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz)
- 16GB RAM (LPDDR5X)
- UFS 4.1 storage
🔥 Benchmark Scores:
- AnTuTu v10: 2,580,520 (New record!)
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 6204
- GeekBench 6: 8887
🎮 Real-World Gaming:
| Game | FPS (30min) | Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Genshin Impact | 59 | 41°C |
| COD Mobile | 120 | 38°C |
| Fortnite | 60 | 40°C |
💡 Pro Tip: The 3D vapor chamber keeps it cooler than rivals
📸 Cameras: Surprisingly Capable
Triple Threat Setup:
- 50MP main (f/1.6, OIS) – Stellar low-light
- 50MP telephoto (2.5x optical) – Crisp zoom
- 32MP ultrawide (120°) – Decent distortion control
🎥 Video Prowess:
- 8K@24fps (overheats after 8 mins)
- 4K@60fps (stable with EIS)
📉 Weak Spot:
“Ultrawide gets noisy at night – where’s the big sensor?”
🔋 Battery & Charging: Speed Demon
- 5300mAh battery
- 120W wired (100% in 34 mins)
- 50W wireless (faster than Galaxy S24!)
⏳ Battery Life:
- 13h 32min active use (tested)
- 7h 45min screen-on time (mixed use)
⚡ Charging Showdown:
| Phone | 0-100% |
|---|---|
| POCO F7 Ultra | 34min |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 110min |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | 65min |
📊 Full Specs Breakdown
| Category | Specs |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB/256GB or 16GB/512GB |
| Display | 6.67″ 1440p AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Cameras | 50MP+50MP+32MP |
| Battery | 5300mAh (120W+50W) |
| OS | Android 15 + HyperOS 2 |
🏆 Final Verdict: Who Should Buy?
✅ GET IT IF:
- You want 2025 flagship power at 2024 prices
- Need insane charging speeds
- Love bright, colorful displays
❌ AVOID IF:
- You’re clumsy (that Shield Glass worries us)
- Need 10x zoom (only 2.5x here)
- Want stock Android (HyperOS has bloat)
💸 Value Rating: 8.5/10
“Almost perfect… if only it had Gorilla Glass!”
📢 Your Turn: Would you pay €750 for this? Comment below! 👇
