POCO F7 vs F7 Pro vs F7 Ultra: Which Should You Buy?
The POCO F7 family was one of 2025’s best-value flagship lines: three phones, three different Snapdragon chips, and prices well below the big brands. If you’re trying to work out which one is right for you, or what to buy now they’re harder to find, this guide covers it.
The short answer
Get the POCO F7 if you want the biggest battery and screen for the least money. Get the F7 Pro if you prefer a slightly smaller phone with a proven flagship chip. Get the F7 Ultra if you want the fastest performance, the quickest charging and a telephoto camera.
POCO F7 vs F7 Pro vs F7 Ultra: specs compared
| POCO F7 | POCO F7 Pro | POCO F7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Screen | 6.83″ | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Battery | 6500mAh | 6000mAh | 5300mAh |
| Charging | 90W HyperCharge | 90W HyperCharge | 120W HyperCharge |
| Main camera | 50MP | 50MP | 50MP, plus telephoto |
| Memory | 12+512GB | 12+256GB, 12+512GB | 12+256GB, 16+512GB |
| Software at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS 2, based on Android 15 | ||
| Network | 5G, NFC for Google Wallet | ||
Performance
All three are fast phones, but they sit on different rungs. The F7 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s top chip of its generation, so it’s the one for heavy gaming and the longest useful life. The F7 Pro runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the previous flagship chip, which still handles anything you throw at it. The F7 uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a slightly trimmed flagship chip that performs close to the Pro in everyday use.
Battery and charging
This is where the line-up flips. The cheapest phone, the F7, has the biggest battery at 6500mAh, followed by the F7 Pro at 6000mAh. The F7 Ultra has the smallest battery at 5300mAh, but makes up for it with 120W charging, so a short top-up goes a long way.
Screen and size
The F7 has the largest screen at 6.83 inches, good for video and games. The F7 Pro and F7 Ultra share a 6.67-inch display, which is a little easier to use one-handed.
Cameras
All three have a 50MP main camera that takes good photos in daylight. The F7 Ultra is the only one of the three with a telephoto lens, which makes a real difference for portraits and zoomed shots. If camera quality is your priority, the Ultra is the pick.
Can you still buy the POCO F7 in Ireland?
The F7 family is now hard to find new from authorised sellers in Ireland, and our own stock has sold through. If you want a POCO today, these are the phones we’d point you to:
The F7 Ultra successor
POCO F9 UltraSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.9-inch 185Hz AMOLED screen, an 8050mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, a 200MP main camera with a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto, Sound by Bose and IP68.
View POCO F9 Ultra →The value pick
POCO X8 Pro 5GDimensity 8500-Ultra, a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz screen, a 6500mAh battery with 100W charging and a 50MP Sony IMX882 camera with OIS. F7-level stamina for less.
View POCO X8 Pro →Prefer a Leica camera? The Xiaomi 17T uses the same Dimensity 8500-Ultra chip as the X8 Pro, and the Xiaomi 17T Pro adds a 7000mAh battery. See every model on our POCO phones page.
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NEWPOCO Phones, Smart Phones
POCO F9 Ultra
POCO F9 Ultra pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with an 8050mAh battery and 100W wired / 50W wireless HyperCharge, a 6.9-inch 185Hz AMOLED display, and a 200MP main camera backed by a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto. Sound by Bose, IP68, Wi-Fi 7 and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor round it off. Power adapter not included.
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NEWPOCO Phones, Smart Phones
POCO X8 Pro 5G
Camera 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS Chipset Dimensity 8500-Ultra Carrier Unlocked for All Carriers OS Xiaomi HyperOS 3 Cellular technology 5G Storage & RAM 8GB + 256GB / 8GB + 512GB / 12GB + 512GB Connectivity technologies Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, NFC, IR blaster Screen size 6.59 Inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz Battery 6500mAh (typ) Charging 100W HyperCharge (charger not included) SKU: n/a -
Smart Phones, Xiaomi Phones
Xiaomi 17T
Camera Leica Summilux optical lens Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra 4nm process Carrier Unlocked for All Carriers OS Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android Cellular technology 5G Storage & RAM 12GB + 512GB | 12GB + 256GB Colour Black |White |Blue |Violet Screen size 6.59 Inches Battery 6500 mAh(typ) Charging 67W HyperCharge SKU: n/a -
Smart Phones, Xiaomi Phones
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Camera Leica Summilux optical lens Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 9500 3nm process Carrier Unlocked for All Carriers OS Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android Cellular technology 5G Storage & RAM 12GB + 512GB | 12GB + 256GB Colour Black |Blue |Violet Screen size 6.83″ Battery 7000mAh(typ) Charging 100W wired HyperCharge SKU: n/a
POCO F7 FAQ
Is the POCO F7 Pro better than the POCO F7?
Not in every way. The F7 Pro has a sharper 6.67-inch screen and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but the standard F7 has a bigger 6.83-inch screen and a larger 6500mAh battery. For battery life, the F7 wins.
Which POCO F7 has the best camera?
The POCO F7 Ultra. It’s the only F7 model with a telephoto camera.
Which POCO F7 charges fastest?
The F7 Ultra, at 120W. The F7 and F7 Pro both charge at 90W.
What replaced the POCO F7 Ultra?
The POCO F9 Ultra is POCO’s current Ultra flagship, available from mStore.ie in Ireland.
Do POCO phones work on Irish networks?
Yes. The EU versions we sell work on Three, Vodafone and Eir, including 5G.
Specifications are taken from Xiaomi and POCO’s official product information. Prices and stock shown in the product cards are live.