Come Back, Even More Fierce! POCO F7 Claims its Place in the Mid-Range with Snapdragon 8S Gen 4
PR TANGERANG - After seeming to "disappear" from the intense mid-range market competition for a while, the POCO F7 is finally making a big impact again. Amidst the fierce competition from strong rivals like the iQOO Neo 9, POCO X7 Pro, as well as established players like Samsung and Vivo, the POCO F7 arrives with several significant updates ready to solidify its position as the top choice in its class.
Premium Design: Flagship Appearance, Luxe Feel
The POCO F7 makes a splash in the design sector. Moving away from the polycarbonate material common in previous series, the POCO F7 now envelops its body with glass on the back and a sturdy metal frame. This change instantly imparts a premium and luxurious feel rarely found in its price range.
The screen also grows, reaching 6.83 inches with thin bezels and curved corners, reminiscent of the aesthetics of flagship smartphones like the Google Pixel. However, it should be noted that this wider body size may be slightly less comfortable for users with small hands.
Snapdragon 8S Gen 4: Top-Notch Performance
The heart of the POCO F7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 chipset, which promises performance on par with flagship smartphones in 2024. In Antutu tests, the POCO F7 is able to score an impressive 1.8 to 2 million points, depending on the performance mode used.
For gaming purposes, the POCO F7 can run Mobile Legends very smoothly at 120 FPS. However, for heavier games like Genshin Impact, the frame rate still shows fluctuations between 40-60 FPS, indicating that the chipset is working extra hard and generating a noticeable amount of heat.
Giant Battery, Super Fast Charging: Efficiency Becomes the Challenge
The POCO F7 is equipped with a large-capacity battery of 6,500 mAh, supported by fast charging technology at 90W. It claims that the battery can be charged from 0% to 43% in just 15 minutes. However, the high power consumption of the Snapdragon 8S Gen 4, especially during heavy activities such as gaming or streaming, is an important note regarding its battery life.
Camera Ace in His Class
In the photography sector, the POCO F7 relies on a main 50MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The shots are claimed to be sharp with natural color reproduction, even in low light conditions. For selfies and video calls, the 20MP front camera can record video at 1080p 60fps with stabilization.
Clean Software and Long-term Support
One of the exciting surprises from the POCO F7 is POCO's commitment to software support. The company promises OS updates for up to 4 years and security updates for up to 6 years. What's even more surprising is that the POCO F7 reportedly comes without ads in pre-installed apps, a bold move rarely found in mid-range smartphones.
Competitive Prices, Uncompromised Quality
At an initial promotional price of Rp5.6 million which then increased to Rp6 million, the POCO F7 offers unmatched value. The combination of an extremely powerful chipset, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, premium design, and solid camera makes it a complete package that still leads in its class.
"POCO F7 proves that affordable price does not have to mean sacrificing quality. It is still the best in its class," concluded Gadgetin in their review.
The POCO F7 is not just a small upgrade – this is clear evidence that POCO is still very serious about competing in the mid-range market. With all its advantages, are you interested in making the POCO F7 your next flagship smartphone?
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