Erencan YılmazThe highly anticipated POCO F7 has now arrived at the GSMA IMEI database, signaling its imminent release to the global smartphone market. The listing is an important step in POCO’s expanding F-series lineup following the successful release of the POCO F6 last year. Unlike its pro and ultra variants, the vanilla POCO F7 will also find its way to India’s competitive smartphone market, bringing the device within reach of fans across the region.
What We Know About the POCO F7
POCO F7 is expected to be a rebranded version of the yet-to-be-released Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. According to reports from industry sources, the phone will boast some impressive specs:
- Snapdragon 8s Elite processor
- Enhanced cooling system
- Improved battery life
- Improved camera capabilities
Launch Timeline
Based on reliable sources from Digital Chat Station, the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro and other Snapdragon 8s Elite phones will be released in mid-April in China. Going by the same pattern, we anticipate the global release of the POCO F7 to occur in May 2025.
What Makes This Different?
The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is an upgrade over the standard Turbo 4 primarily through:
- The inclusion of the Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset in place of the Dimensity 8400
- Several small but important performance improvements
- Enhanced thermal management for longer performance
What to Expect
Nearer the launch, we should be able to view more detailed specs and official teasers from POCO. The F7 is looking to be a compelling option for performance users who do not have to pay flagship prices.
