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Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro

Safe to buyValue Score 74/100
$549
Global/India/EU launch (~£599 / €599); USD-equivalent. Not officially sold in the US.
$599 at launch

By Muhammad Tahir · Updated June 2026 · how we review

A WQHD+ 120Hz panel, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 6,000mAh battery and patches to March 2031 for $549. The F7 Pro's problem is its cheaper sibling: the standard F7 5G has a newer chip, a bigger battery and better water resistance for $175 less.

Is the Poco F7 Pro still supported?

Official promise

Supported until March 2031 · Buy-by March 2029

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Yes — the Poco F7 Pro is supported until March 2031, roughly 4.5 more years.

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Xiaomi promises 6 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until March 2031 — buying it today still gets you about 4.5 years of safe use (verified June 2026).

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this · what happens when support ends

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining. How we compute it.

$10.07/month

2% above the $300–600 median ($9.84/mo, dying phones excluded)

Should you buy the Poco F7 Pro in 2026?

Pros

  • Six years of security patches through March 2031
  • 6.67-inch WQHD+ AMOLED at 120Hz — sharper than most phones at this price
  • 6,000mAh battery with 90W charging
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is still genuinely fast flagship silicon
  • IP68 rating and an aluminium frame

Cons

  • 8MP ultra-wide and no telephoto — the camera is the weak link
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a generation behind the 8s Gen 4 in the cheaper F7 5G
  • IP68 only, where the standard F7 5G reaches IP69
Best for: Buyers who want a 2K screen under $600Best for: Long-term keepersBest for: Heavy readers and media watchersAvoid if: You want a versatile camera with zoomAvoid if: You want the newest siliconAvoid if: You are price-sensitive

Full specifications

Display
Screen6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras
main50MP
ultra-wide8MP
front20MP
Battery & charging
Battery6,000 mAh
Charging90W wired
Build
Dimensions160.3 × 75 × 8.1 mm
Weight206 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass 7i front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity
SoftwareAndroid 15 with HyperOS 2 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C
Update policy4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Poco F7 Pro be supported?

Four Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches from its March 2025 release, taking security support to March 2031. Xiaomi publishes this commitment for the F7 line, and six years is exceptional at this price — matching Samsung's A-series policy while offering far more performance.

Should I buy the F7 Pro or the standard F7 5G?

The standard F7 5G is the better buy for most people: it is $175 cheaper, has a newer Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a larger 6,500mAh battery and IP69 protection. The F7 Pro's advantages are its sharper WQHD+ display and a slightly more premium build. Both get six years of patches. Buy the Pro only if screen resolution is what you care about.

Is a WQHD+ screen worth it on a phone?

Honestly, marginally. At 6.67 inches, the jump from FHD+ to WQHD+ is visible if you look for it — text edges are crisper, and it helps for VR headset use — but it costs battery life and most people would not identify it in a blind test. It matters more if you read a lot of small text or watch high-bitrate video.

How good is the Poco F7 Pro camera?

The 50MP main sensor is capable and produces good daylight and reasonable low-light shots. Everything else is a compromise: the 8MP ultra-wide is soft and noisy, and there is no telephoto, so zoom is a digital crop. If photography matters, the F7 Ultra adds a 50MP 2.5x telephoto and a 32MP ultra-wide for around $150 more.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.