Poco M7 Pro 5G: The affordable 5G smartphone market in India is rapidly expanding, and Xiaomi sub-brand Poco has made sure it’s right in the mix with the Poco M7 Pro 5G Billed as a smartphone that comes with all the flagship-grade features, aggressive pricing and a bold design, the M7 Pro 5G aims to cater to buyers who’re on a budget but want a lot of value from their device.
But is the phone all spectacle, or does it contribute real-world value? Here’s a closer look at what makes the Poco M7 Pro 5G a worthy challenger under ₹15,000.
Design and build: High-end looks on a budget
Design: As eye-catchy as they come It’s the design of the Poco M7 Pro 5G that grabs your attention from the first instance. It has a distinct two-tone rear panel panel, the top glossy part where the camera module is placed shines and a textured bottom part to have a better grip.
The giant “POCO” branding is a bold move, and not everyone will like it, but it definitely adds a dash of character.
Though plastic, the phone feels solid and sturdy. It’s also dust and splash resistant with an IP53 rating, which is uncommon for this price range. The phone is quite slim and light weight, allowing it to be used for long hours.
Display: Smooth and Bright
It is equipped with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate. In plain English, this makes things you do every day — such as scrolling through social media or gaming — feel less sticky, and the main reason, is that it accelerates the response time.
The colours are punchy and the adaptive brightness too works fine under direct sunlight with a peak brightness of 500 nits.
It doesn’t do the deep blacks of AMOLED but makes up for it with great colour accuracy and smoothness of vision.
Performance:
Dimensity 6100+ Offers Useable Speed Like most modern devices, real-world performance with the Find X5 Pro is more than adequate.
Internally, the Poco M7 Pro 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC fabricated on a 6nm process node.
It is accompanied by 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and its 128GB UFS 2.2 storage easily manages multitasking.
From streaming videos and large maps on GPS to playing titles such as BGMI and Free Fire on medium graphic settings the phone does not stutter. And with an integrated 5G modem, you’re future-proofed as the networks inevitably expand.
Poco P lite OS: MIUI with Poco Tweaks
The phone runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 and offers an MIUI 14 user experience for Xiaomi users. While the UI is slick, you have some bloatware to contend with (though the majority of these can be uninstalled).
Poco has promised two years of software updates and three years of security patches, which is a promising level of support for a budget device.
Camera: Good in Day, So-So at Night
The Poco M7 Pro 5G comes with 50MP main camera and 2MP depth sensor. At daylight, the main camera here takes sharp, vivid shots with OK dynamic range.
Its portrait photos look good, with natural colors.
Low light photography is a bit of a lottery. Night mode helps, but shots are frequently devoid of detail and are noisy. The 8MP front camera isn’t bad for selfies and video calls, but nothing special either.
Battery & Charging:
Reliable, All Day Battery Bundled with TurboPower™ Charger for chewing through daily use and never missing a beat
The device is fueled by a 5000mAh battery that will not disappoint you and like I said, you can go easily with one day with heavy use and 1 and half day with moderate use. Whether streaming video or using 5G, the battery also holds up admirably.
It gets 22.5W fast charging, and Poco bundles the charger in the box — lovely bonus in these times of austerity.
Connectivity and Extras
5G with multiple band support
IR blaster, headphone jack and stereo speakers
Fast and accurate side-mounted fingerprint scanner
MicroSD card for storage expansion
These factors provide a well-balanced mix of both usability and entertainment on its user interface.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Stylish design with an IP53 rating
120Hz smooth display
Smooth performance courtesy the Dimensity 6100+
Battery Life Long-lasting battery with fast charging
Clutterless MIUI but still with visible UI lags
Good primary camera for daylight photos
Cons
No ultra-wide or macro lens
LCD instead of AMOLED
Pre-installed bloatware
Average low-light performance
22.5W charging speed (others are faster)
Poco M7 Pro 5G Verdict: A Solid 5G Option for Budget Buyers
The Poco M7 Pro 5G is a fashionable, 5G-capable phone that doesn’t break the bank. t’s a far shot from perfection, but overall the value proposition is one of the best for a phone under ₹15,000 in the country today.
If you’re in need of a dependable daily driver that won’t be left feeling super old within a year or two, that one’s a no-brainer.
