Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra

Speedy performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite ; Big, vibrant 120Hz display with fast response times ; Proper zoom lens adds versatility to the camera system ; Battery refills in about half an hour

Regular Wi-Fi connection issues ; Ultrawide camera is poor ; HyperOS remains a cumbersome Android skin ; 120W charging doesn’t quite charge as fast as expected

A fantastic performance-focused smartphone at a mid-range price, though it still falls short of true flagship performance in key areas.

Main camera takes vibrant photos ; Detailed telephoto camera ; Mature design ; Very fast charging, with wall charger in the box

Poor screen performance and protector ; Software suffers with bloatware, ads, and intrusive system notifications

“The Poco F7 Ultra improves on Poco phones of the past in design, camera, and software, making it the best phone from the brand we've used.”

Excellent performance ; Strong battery life ; Rapid charging

Congested, frustrating software ; Middling camera quality ; No charger in box in UK

The Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra achieves what it sets out to do by offering top-level performance at a price well south of most flagship models. There are other phones out there that achieve broadly similar results with greater refinement – especially in the...

fast SoC with fast memory;long battery life;bright WQHD+ display;good camera trio in daylight;ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

no 6 GHz WLAN;no eSIM support;only USB 2.0;update cycle could be longer

The Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra impresses in the test with its high performance, long battery life, and good camera setup. It is certified with an IP68 rating, meaning it is dustproof and water-resistant. Additionally, it supports fast charging, both...

Unbelievably sharp images ; Competitively priced ; Nice design

Almost too lightweight ; Feels mid-range aside from the camera

I've only spent a weekend with this budget Poco camera phone, and I'm already in love. Xiaomi's Poco F7 Ultra is a flagship in disguise, and the camera quality has seriously shocked me. I'm mega impressed with how sharp it can capture a moving subject...

Snaprdagon 8 Elite without the insane price tag ; All-around good performance for daily use ; Decent battery uptime and charging speeds ; Familiar Xiaomi-made OS ; IP68 water resistance

Not the best cameras, but that's okay ; Display brightness not high enough for sunlight, also a bit wonky

TL;DR version: A true flagship killer emerges, but even the best flagships do not waver in the face of death. Buy one at Xiaomi’s official online store , the Lazada platform, and the Shopee storefront .

Good cameras at the back ; Great battery life, charging ; Vibrant OLED panel with Dolby Vision ; Terrific hardware ; IP68 ingress protection ; Outstanding value

Gets hotter than previous years ; Cameras not as good as rivals ; Design doesn't stand out as much

POCO always knew how to make phones with great hardware, but its devices didn't have the best cameras. It's changing that with the F7 Ultra; the phone is an all-rounder that delivers the latest Qualcomm silicon, a sizable battery, vibrant OLED with...

Incredible power thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC ; Solid workmanship with an aluminum frame ; Main camera impresses in high and low light conditions ; Ultra wide-angle and telephoto camera

Gets pretty hot under full load ; Telephoto and ultra wide-angle cameras are weaker than the main camera ; Update policy is not on par with the competition

The processor in the F7 Ultra is clearly the highlight of the device. For $600 for the early bird price or its $649 RRP, you won't find more performance anywhere else at the moment. The display is also really fun and impressively bright. Of course,...