It feels like we’ve been anticipating the standard Poco F7 for a bit, especially with its siblings, the F7 Pro and Ultra, already making waves. The good news? It seems the wait for the regular F7, often a popular choice, is drawing to a close.
Global Release on the Cards: FCC Sighting
We had a strong hint about an Indian launch from a recent certification there, which is always a positive sign. Now, things are looking even more promising for a wider release. The Poco F7 has officially passed through the FCC. For those who don’t follow these things obsessively (like I sometimes do!), this is a key step that usually precedes a global rollout. It just makes the whole thing feel more real, you know? There was even a rather blurry image of the phone’s front in the filing – not the best quality, I’ll admit, but any glimpse helps build the anticipation.
Under the Hood: A Redmi in Disguise?
The prevailing rumor, and these often have some truth to them, is that the Poco F7 could essentially be a rebranded Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, which debuted in China last month. If that’s the case, we can get a pretty good idea of the specs. We’re talking about a potentially vibrant 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a sharp 1280×2772 resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and an incredibly bright 3,200-nit peak brightness. That kind of brightness would be fantastic for outdoor use, I’d imagine.
Powering it could be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, paired with options like 12GB or even 16GB of RAM, and storage going from 256GB up to 1TB. Camera-wise, it sounds like a 50MP main sensor with OIS (always a plus!), an 8MP ultrawide, and a 20MP front camera. But the real standout for me? A massive 7,550 mAh battery. That’s huge! Coupled with 90W wired charging, battery worries might just become a non-issue. It’s expected to run Android 15 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS.
As for when we’ll see it officially? An earlier whisper pointed to late May. With this FCC news, that timeframe is starting to sound more plausible. It’ll be interesting to see how it fits into Poco’s lineup.
