Poco M7 5G : The Poco M7 5G is Poco’s take at bringing 5G to the masses, without compromising overall usability. The M7 5G comes as an affordable 5G device in the footsteps of Poco’s reputation for offering high-powered hardware at a price that’s hard to say no to.
Inspired by a contemporary design coupled with reliable performance and extended battery life, the M7 5G is designed to deliver 5G capabilities to first-time 5G users and those who are looking for an affordable option.
Here’s more on what this device brings to the table.
Design and Build
The Poco M7 5G has a no-nonsense look with a neat yet plain design, and is made of sturdy, grippy plastic across its body. The back cover comes with a matte finish to resist fingerprints and increasing protection against dirt and stains.
Poco has gone small, really small on design here -clean lines, a slim profile, and a camera module jutting out right across the top and aligned perfectly horizontally — and that is something of a Poco signature it is aiming at.
The phone is light at under 200g and thin at 8mm, and feels comfortable for long periods of use.
It comes in bright colors, which is a hit with younger users who want something that looks a little more fashionable without paying a premium for it.
Display and Multimedia
The Poco M7 5G sports a 6.74-inch FHD+ LCD display on the front side of the device. It has a 90Hz refresh rate, which makes the animation and the scrolling noticeably smoother. Colors are vibrant, text is crisp, and the screen is bright enough for good indoor and outdoor readability.
The bezels are on the thicker side for its class but your viewing experience doesn’t feel compromised. In terms of media consumption—from YouTube to OTT streaming to casual gaming—the M7 5G does an alright job for its price.
Performance and Software
Poco M7 5G is backed by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor, which is a decent chip meant for entry-level 5G phones. It’s paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and can handle the usual daily tasks just fine.
Apps launch without hesitation, tab switching is reasonably smooth and lightweight gaming feels just manageable.
And games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Asphalt 9 can be played on medium settings without much stuttering.
If you’re trying to pull double duty, like running a heavy multitasking workload or playing demanding games at a pro level, it may slow down in the long run, but performance for average users should feel fairly robust.
The phone operates on MIUI 14 for Poco, which is based on Android 13. You have a lot of room to tinker with the skin and some system tweaks — though there is pre-installed bloatware to deal with. Much of it is even uninstallable, making it a cleaner experience.
Camera Capabilities
In terms of imaging, the Poco M7 5G equips a dual-camera module with a 50MP primary sensor, accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. During the day time it takes sharp images with fair detailing and natural colours.
The portrait mode offers good edge detection and separates the subject from the background well.
Performance takes a few hits in low light, where there’s visible noise and detail loss, but the night mode steps in to help out to a degree. The 8MP selfie camera works well for selfies and video calls, but of course it’s nothing to write home about.
Battery and Connectivity
On one hand, the Poco M7 5G’s large 5000mAh battery is impressive. It’s comfortably good for a whole day of moderate to heavy usage, from video streaming to calls to using social media.
The 18W fast charging support also means you can juice up the battery reasonably fast (a 22.5W charger is provided in the box).
Connectivity is provided by 5G dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 5 and a USB-C port. There’s a headphone jack and an IR blaster in addition to all the practicality there.
Pros:
Affordable 5G support
Sharp FHD+ 90Hz display
Strong battery life
Reliable everyday performance
You get quite a few customization options with MIUI
Cons:
Pouring water at a tap at night takes allergies: 7Iso photo It can be at home in low light thanks to some Instagram-like filters. Phone low-light is legit disappointing in a by-midnight way.
Pre-installed bloatware
Plastic body feels basic
No ultra-wide or macro lens
No AMOLED panel
Poco M7 5G Verdict
Poco M7 5G is great for budget 5G value. It isn’t worried about cramming in flashy specs but rather about covering the basics — smooth performance, clean design, 5G support and long battery life.
Great choice for anyone who’s browsing 5G or just needs a solid daily driver at a reasonable price.
