Attention, fans of powerful smartphones! Xiaomi is about to make a big splash in the French market with its new Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra. Prepare to get your money's worth, because these little beasts promise to make the competition tremble.
Xiaomi has just unveiled its new flagships of the Poco range in France: the F7 Pro and F7 Ultra. These two high-end smartphones promise cutting-edge performance and advanced features, all at unbeatable prices. A bold strategy that could well shake up the premium smartphone market in France.
With these two new models, Xiaomi is hitting hard and clearly aiming for the top of the range. The Poco F7 Ultra, in particular, marks a first for the brand by establishing itself as the most accomplished model ever offered under the Poco label.
A high-end technical sheet
The Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra share a major common feature: a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz, 2K resolution, and a maximum brightness announced at no less than 3200 nits.
In terms of performance, Xiaomi has spared no expense. The Poco F7 Ultra features Qualcomm's latest product, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the F7 Pro makes do with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which remains a very powerful chip. These processor choices put both devices at the top of the range in terms of raw power.
The RAM isn't far behind, with up to 16GB of RAM for the Ultra and 12GB for the Pro. Storage-wise, both models offer up to 512GB, enough to store photos, videos, and apps without worrying too much about available space. Another good news is that both devices are compatible with the new Wi-Fi 7 standard, allowing you to surf the web even faster if your fiber subscription allows it.
Battery life is another strong point of these new Pocos, with a 6000 mAh battery for the F7 Pro and 5300 mAh for the F7 Ultra. The latter stands out with its 120W fast charge, promising a full charge in less than 20 minutes, and even has 50W fast wireless charging. The Pro, on the other hand, is content with a 90W charge, which should still allow for fast everyday charging. However, no wireless charging for it.
Photography, an area where Poco wants to shine
This year, Xiaomi has gone all out on the photo part, especially for the Ultra model. The latter is equipped with an impressive triple sensor module: a main 50-megapixel Light Fusion 800 with optical stabilization, a 32-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, and a 50-megapixel periscopic telephoto lens offering 2.5x optical zoom. The selfie camera is 32 megapixels.
The Pro model retains the same main sensor, but it is only accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 20-megapixel front camera.
Xiaomi has other welcome changes in store for us. Both smartphones adopt an ultrasonic fingerprint reader, a feature that is still quite rare on the market. You should therefore be able to unlock the devices even with dirty or wet fingers. We can also note the presence of IP68 certification on both devices, and a "POCO Shield Glass" on the Ultra model, supposedly more resistant than the Gorilla Glass 7i of the Pro version.
Both smartphones run on Android 15, dressed in Xiaomi's HyperOS 2 interface. This overlay promises a smooth and customizable user experience, with many exclusive features. However, we are still waiting for information on the software follow-up.
Price and availability
The POCO F7 Pro is now available in three colors: Black, Silver, and Blue. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version is priced at €603, with an introductory offer of €499.90 and a €50 trade-in bonus. The 12GB + 512GB variant is priced at €653, with an introductory offer of €549.90 and a €70 trade-in bonus. With every purchase of an F7 Pro, customers can choose between a free Redmi Watch 5 Lite or Redmi Buds 6 (worth €49.90 each). Discounts are also available on accessories, with a 120W charger at €9.99 instead of €79.99 and a Bluetooth speaker at €39.99 instead of €79.99. A special Amazon bundle offers the F7 Pro 12+512GB with the Razer Kishi V2 Pro controller for €579.90.
The POCO F7 Ultra is available in two colors: Yellow and Black. The 12GB + 256GB version is priced at €753, with an introductory offer of €699.90 and a €70 trade-in bonus. The 16GB + 512GB variant is priced at €803, with an introductory offer of €749.90 and a €100 trade-in bonus. As with the F7 Pro, purchasing an F7 Ultra entitles you to a free Redmi Watch 5 Lite or Redmi Buds 6. Discounts are also available on accessories, with an 80W wireless charger at €49.99 instead of €199.99 and a Bluetooth speaker at €39.99 instead of €79.99. This introductory offer will be valid until April 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
With these new Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra, Xiaomi clearly demonstrates its ambition to shake up the high-end smartphone market in France. By offering devices with premium features at aggressive prices, the Chinese brand could well attract many consumers looking for the best value for money. All that's left is to test the devices to see if they are as good as their specifications suggest.
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