POCO has officially made its comeback in Nepal with three exciting smartphones: the POCO X7 Pro, POCO F7, and POCO F8 Pro. Among them, the POCO F7 stands out as a powerful value-focused flagship, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset.
POCO F7 Overview
Design and Display
The POCO F7 delivers a bold and premium design. The Indian variant measures 7.98mm in thickness and weighs 222 grams, while the global model comes in slightly thicker but lighter. POCO uses a glass front and back protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, paired with a sturdy aluminum frame.
What truly sets the phone apart is its IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, making it resistant to dust and water and capable of surviving immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. The phone supports dual nano-SIM cards and comes in Cyber Silver, Frost White, and Phantom Black color options.
On the front, the POCO F7 features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a sharp 1.5K resolution (1280 × 2772 pixels) and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The panel supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. With a peak brightness of 3,200 nits, the display remains easily visible even under direct sunlight. High touch sampling and PWM dimming further enhance smoothness and eye comfort.
Performance and Software
The POCO F7 runs on Android 15, layered with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0. POCO promises four major Android updates and six years of security patches, ensuring long-term software support.
At its core, the smartphone packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, built on a 4nm process. The octa-core CPU includes a powerful Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.21GHz, paired with the Adreno 825 GPU for strong gaming and graphics performance.
POCO equips the phone with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. There is no microSD card slot.
To keep temperatures in check, the POCO F7 uses a 6,000mm² vapor cooling chamber combined with a 3D IceLoop cooling system and AI-based thermal control. The device also features WildBoost Optimization 3.0, which improves frame stability and gaming efficiency.
Camera Setup
The POCO F7 sports a dual-camera setup on the back. It includes a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with an f/1.5 aperture and optical image stabilization, supported by an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
The phone records 4K videos at 30fps and 60fps and supports slow-motion recording at up to 960fps. On the front, POCO includes a 20MP selfie camera with HDR support, capable of recording 1080p videos.
Audio, Sensors, and Connectivity
For audio, the POCO F7 delivers dual stereo speakers with 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, including wireless Hi-Res support. However, it does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Security and sensors include an optical in-display fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass. The phone also supports Circle to Search, adding AI-powered convenience.
Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, infrared port, and USB Type-C with OTG support.
POCO F7 Specifications at a Glance
- Build: Glass front and back (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame
- Dimensions & Weight: 7.98mm thickness, 222g (India variant)
- Protection: IP66 / IP68 / IP69 dust and water resistance
- Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
- Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)
- GPU: Adreno 825
- RAM & Storage: 12GB LPDDR5X, 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
- OS: Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0
- Rear Camera: 50MP (Sony IMX882, OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide
- Front Camera: 20MP
- Battery: 6,500mAh
- Charging: 90W fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
- Audio: Dual stereo speakers
- Security: Under-display fingerprint sensor
POCO F7 Price in Nepal and Availability
The official POCO F7 price in Nepal is NPR 69,999 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. The smartphone is now available through online platforms and authorized mobile retail stores across the country.
| POCO F7 | Price in Nepal |
|---|---|
| 12/512GB | NPR 69,999 |
