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Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra

Safe to buyValue Score 71/100
$699
Global/EU launch (~€749); USD-equivalent. Not officially sold in the US.
$749 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until March 2031 · Buy-by March 2029

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Xiaomi promises 6 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until March 2031 — buying it today still gets you about 4.8 years of safe use.

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$12.17/month

18% cheaper than the $600–900 median ($14.81/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

Poco's true flagship: Snapdragon 8 Elite, a real triple camera, and 120W charging with six-year support.

Pros

  • Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
  • Genuine triple camera with 50MP floating telephoto and 2.5x zoom
  • 120W wired plus 50W wireless charging, and IP68

Cons

  • Pricier than the rest of the Poco lineup
  • Smaller 5300mAh battery than the standard F7 Pro
Best for: Enthusiasts wanting flagship power and cameras without paying flagship-brand pricesBest for: Buyers who want the longest support window in the Poco rangeAvoid if: You are on a tight mid-range budgetAvoid if: You prioritize the largest possible battery over zoom

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
telephoto 2.5x50MP
ultra-wide32MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,300 mAh
Charging120W wired, 50W wireless
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions160.3 × 75 × 8.4 mm
Weight212 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass 7i front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 15 with HyperOS 2 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 7, 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 Ultra get updates?

It is covered by four major Android upgrades and six years of security patches, so software support runs until roughly March 2031.

What makes the F7 Ultra different from the F7 Pro?

The Ultra steps up to the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, adds a 50MP telephoto and 32MP ultra-wide, and gains 120W wired plus 50W wireless charging, while the Pro has a larger battery and simpler camera.

Does the Poco F7 Ultra support wireless charging?

Yes, it supports up to 50W wireless charging in addition to 120W wired HyperCharge.

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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.