The Poco F7 is here to make waves, running on the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which marks a significant leap forward in mobile performance. The F7 Pro and F7 Ultra, respectively powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 8 Elite, might seem close on paper, but the F7’s superior CPU core clock speeds and the inclusion of the Adreno 825 GPU give it an edge. The F7’s performance is easily visible on the Geekbench 6.4.0 scorecard, where it stands out as the only phone with this GPU. This chip promises top-notch performance, with its CPU cores including one Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.2GHz and three A720 cores at 3.0GHz. It’s built using TSMC’s 4nm node for enhanced power efficiency.
For those wondering about the actual devices powered by this new Snapdragon chipset, the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is already out and will be the foundation for the Poco F7.
It comes with a 6.83” 120Hz display, 50+8MP dual cameras, a huge 7,550mAh battery, and 90W wired charging, alongside up to 1TB of storage and 12GB or 16GB of RAM. This makes the Poco F7 a worthy contender in terms of specs and battery life, offering features like a larger battery and similar charging speeds compared to the F7 Pro.
While some may ask if the Poco F7 will make the F7 Pro obsolete, it’s clear that the performance difference is marginal. The F7 and F7 Pro share many similarities in hardware, including their large batteries and charging speeds. The key differentiator lies in the camera and display performance, which will likely make the Pro a better choice for those who prioritize photography and media. However, for the price-conscious, the F7 offers nearly the same experience at a potentially lower cost.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4’s introduction of the Adreno 825 GPU and improvements in core configurations bring a new level of mobile gaming and emulation performance, yet it raises questions about how far mobile gaming can go. Some argue that despite the improvements, laptops are still the go-to for serious gaming and emulation due to the higher efficiency and cooling systems. But with mobile phones becoming more powerful every year, it’s clear that the lines between mobile and desktop gaming are beginning to blur. Whether you’re after smoother gameplay or longer battery life, the Poco F7 is ready to deliver.