Poco is gearing up to launch the much-anticipated Poco F7 series globally. While the Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra are set to debut in Singapore on March 27, the standard Poco F7’s India launch timeline has now surfaced. According to recent leaks, the device is expected to arrive in India between May and June this year, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset. However, unlike the global market, India might not receive the Pro and Ultra variants of the series.

Poco F7 India Launch Timeline & Expected Chipset

A well-known tipster, Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd), revealed that the Poco F7 could launch in India in either May or June 2025. The smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset, offering a significant performance boost over its predecessor, the Poco F6 5G, which featured the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor.

Meanwhile, Poco has officially confirmed that the Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra will debut at a global launch event in Singapore on March 27 at 8:00 GMT (1:30 PM IST). The Pro variant will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the Ultra model will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. However, it is speculated that the Indian market may only receive the vanilla Poco F7, skipping the Pro and Ultra versions.

Poco F7: Expected Specifications & Features

If previous leaks are to be believed, the Poco F7 is rumored to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro for global markets. While official details remain scarce, some expected features based on industry speculation include:

Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate

Processor: Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset

Camera Setup: Likely to feature a dual-camera system with a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens

Battery & Charging: A 5,500mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging

Build & Protection: IP64-rated build with Gorilla Glass protection

Software: Expected to run Android 15-based MIUI (HyperOS)

Poco F6 5G: A Quick Recap

For comparison, last year’s Poco F6 5G featured:

Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a 1.5K resolution (1,220×2,712 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Camera: 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor and 8MP ultra-wide camera

Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging

IP Rating: IP64-rated build

Pricing in India:

8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs. 29,999

12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs. 31,999

12GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs. 33,999

Conclusion

The Poco F7 is shaping up to be a solid upgrade over its predecessor, boasting an improved chipset and potentially better battery life. However, the absence of the Pro and Ultra variants in India may leave some fans disappointed. With an expected launch window of May-June 2025, we should get more details soon. Stay tuned for further updates as we get closer to the official launch.