POCO F7 Surfaces with Transparent Gaming Design and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

The POCO F7 isn’t just another spec-heavy phone with a flashy label. If early leaks are anything to go by, it’s taking a clear swing at the mobile gaming segment—literally and visually.

A Design That Shows Its Work

At first glance, the F7 doesn’t look wildly different—there’s a sleek black variant and a brighter white option. But the real design hook is on the back: a diagonal black panel, inspired by Xiaomi’s Mi 8 Explorer Edition, offers a peek into the internals. It’s not just style. It’s part statement.

This semi-transparent window puts the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip on display—subtle, but unmistakable. The aesthetic is clearly meant to appeal to gamers who care not just about performance, but how it’s represented. There’s also an oval camera module tucked into the back with dual sensors and sharp, angular contouring—again, on-brand for a device leaning into aggressive, performance-first styling.

Built for Speed, Tuned for Gamers

Inside, it’s no slouch. The POCO F7 features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 3200 nits peak brightness, and 3840Hz PWM dimming. In plain terms? It’s fast, bright, and won’t burn your eyes during marathon sessions. The device ships with Android 15 and HyperOS 2, so it’s ready for what’s next.

Specs-wise:

• Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)
• Up to 16GB RAM, 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
• 50MP main camera with OIS
• IP68-rated durability
• Battery: 7550mAh (China, India), 6500mAh (global), both with 90W fast and 22.5W reverse charging

Launch, Pricing, and Performance Add-Ons

Industry insiders expect the global debut by late June, with prices starting around €240. That’s aggressive for the hardware. Interestingly, POCO also hints at software tools for power users. The company suggests using HyperOSUpdates.com or MemeOS Enhancer (via Play Store) to access hidden performance tweaks and gaming-specific features.

It’s not trying to be a mainstream crowd-pleaser. And maybe that’s the point. With its design-forward approach and gaming chops, the POCO F7 is shaping up to be a sharp, well-priced contender in a growing category of niche-performance smartphones.