India won't get the Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra

29 January 2025
There is, however, a silver lining.

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  • 02 Feb 2025

I was finally looking for an upgrade over my long used Poco F1 and decided to wait for the Poco F7 pro (K80). But looking at the current xiaomi drama I doubt there will by any good or even if any custom rom support for the F7 series. I guess I will just settle for the Oneplus 13R once confirmed that it supports custom roms.

    nemesis8, 29 Jan 2025Xiaomi and all Chinese phones software is the problem at th... moreClearly you never tried any other Chinese OS outside Xiaomi's.

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      • Tech pro
      • 7kk
      • 01 Feb 2025

      Sam N8 808 owner, 30 Jan 2025You're right, but the problem is, everyone is removing... moreMicro sd make device slow in read an write process and also not secure

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        • Yoyo honey
        • 7kk
        • 01 Feb 2025

        Venkatesh , 31 Jan 2025Still I'm using poco f1 very good. I try to upgrade co... moreSame I am also using poco f1

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          • Venkatesh
          • DkW
          • 31 Jan 2025

          Russell, 29 Jan 2025Poco f1 had 1. IR sensor front camera (you could actually ... moreStill I'm using poco f1 very good. I try to upgrade couldn't find best mobile mi and poco every year cheating me doesn't give good mobile 😥

            Russell, 29 Jan 2025Poco f1 had 1. IR sensor front camera (you could actually ... moreYou're right, but the problem is, everyone is removing 3.5 and microSD across the mainstream devices. And, this is why it will sell even if undeservingly.

            The best you can do today is, get a midrange phone with microSD alone, and keep a USB-C adaptor attached to your favourite 3.5mm head/ear-phone.

            That's why, I always suggest Nord CE4 to people (got 2 people to get it) :- its got Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, that's SD870 matching performance, microSD slot is present and we can use USB-C for music needs. Not the best, but we can manage..

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              • Russell
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              • 29 Jan 2025

              Poco f1 had
              1. IR sensor front camera (you could actually use IR cam at night without any light).
              2. 3.5 mm headphone jack
              3. Micro SD card slot
              4. A Kevlar back option.
              5. IPS LCD screen with great longevity and it was flicker free.
              6. Great battery life compared to others of the same generation.
              7. MiUI was good enough compared to hyperOS if you like freedom of choice.


              The next good phone from them was X3 Pro.

              F5 has headphone jack support, but they have successfully unnovated (samtime reference in case you didn't get it) and removed all that would've prompted someone to choose their product (even if it is cheap).

              I see no reason for poco to exist anymore.
              There's nothing unique about it.


              Having an option is always better than being forced to give up on something.

                aReefer, 29 Jan 2025So when will the F7 launch, and what will be its specs and ... moreJust look when was released F5 and F6 so you get some idea when the F7 be released. Also for F7 specs we get some idea when the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro come out as it seems that will be the phone that be renamed to F7

                Also i dont think there be a lot difference in performance between X7 Pro vs F7 while the cost difference is pretty high. If you get the X7 Pro for something 350 euro something like 12/512GB version then the same for F7 be probably around 450-500 euro so will it be worth that extra 100-150 euro as the cameras probably also dont have much in difference in middle class quality. To have something 100k more in Antutu score dont make much sence for the price difference

                  Keeleri Achu , 29 Jan 2025The Xiaomi and their cousins POCO and Redmi always releasin... morePoco is still pretty cheap on what they offer especially with the X series Pro version. Standard F is also cheap for the performance you get that dont have a large competition like all the phones with SD 8 series be released.

                  Never mind that Redmi was never meant to be a flagship. Xiaomi Mi series that now is just numbers is their flagship series. Redmi is middle class while Poco is flagship killer middle class phones with high performance as their main selling point while cutting cost on camera. Poco also never was a flagship or wanted to be one. Poco basically started for the same to give performance for cheap price so people can get high performance for gaming but dont need to spend a lot. For 400-500 euro you get the standard F series that is already good enough to play all the games on max settings with no lag.

                  While flagship features are more expensive body materials, best on the market cameras and the latest best chip on the market. Poco just took away expensive premium build materials and flagship cameras to have this low price. Even tough the cameras on F series are still good middle class cameras

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                    • Anonymous
                    • nU2
                    • 29 Jan 2025

                    No need for phones without headphone jack, Poco F5 is enough.

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                      • Satya
                      • y2g
                      • 29 Jan 2025

                      Missed opportunity for POCO !

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                        • Anonymous
                        • DxV
                        • 29 Jan 2025

                        aReefer, 29 Jan 2025So when will the F7 launch, and what will be its specs and ... morewait for it Poco F7 Pro. For specs, check Redmi K80. SD 8 Gen 3

                          aReefer, 29 Jan 2025So when will the F7 launch, and what will be its specs and ... morerelease date around may or june, f7 is 8s elite, f7pro is 8gen3 and f7ultra is 8elite

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                            • 29 Jan 2025

                            aReefer, 29 Jan 2025So when will the F7 launch, and what will be its specs and ... morevery much the same. My POCO F3's screen stopped responding to any touch whatsoever. I am now using it with a mouse plugged in. I am willing to do so until May-ish, but only if the differences between it and the X7 Pro are significant

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                              • mFd
                              • 29 Jan 2025

                              aReefer, 29 Jan 2025So when will the F7 launch, and what will be its specs and ... moreBetter get x7 pro. Except a lil camera change, nothing much.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • raQ
                                • 29 Jan 2025

                                DrGarg, 29 Jan 2025I believe if Civi 14 is re launched with new gen high capac... moreOnly killer phone was Galaxy Note 7. Others not so much.

                                  So when will the F7 launch, and what will be its specs and price roughly?

                                  Trying to decide if I should wait for it, or just pull the trigger on an X7 Pro.

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                                    • Yolobs
                                    • Dkp
                                    • 29 Jan 2025

                                    Im sure they all are rebranded Redmi flagship , so india at the end will get these phones anyway .

                                      Xiaomi and all Chinese phones software is the problem at that flagship price one expect reliable OS.
                                      And OnePlus here competes with apple in overpriced replacement parts ,samsung is much cheaper.

                                        Anonymous, 29 Jan 2025Most Indian still prefer cheap variant of chinese phone (li... moreAffordability!

                                        That's the driving factor not preference!!!

                                        Of the exchange rate was much much higher citizens buying power would be very significant this affordability would be much of s consideration but then preference!!

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