Exclusive Hands-On: POCO F7 Black and White Variants Reveal Key Design Details and Specifications

Following our exclusive first look at the special edition Silver POCO F7, we’ve now obtained complete retail units of both the Black and White color variants. This in-depth examination provides new insights into POCO’s upcoming flagship smartphone as it prepares to enter the competitive mid-range market.

Design and Build Quality

The POCO F7 continues the brand’s recent design language with several notable refinements:

1. Material Composition

• Matte-finish polycarbonate back panel

• Aluminum alloy mid-frame construction

• Gorilla Glass 5 protection (expected)

2. Color Variant Analysis

• Black Model: Features a uniform matte texture without the Silver edition’s transparent elements

• White Model: Shows subtle two-tone effect under direct lighting

• Silver Edition: Maintains semi-transparent upper section revealing internal components

3. Ergonomic Improvements

• 8.3mm thickness (estimated)

• 198g weight (measured)

• Improved weight distribution compared to F6

Confirmed Technical Specifications

POCO has officially verified several key specifications through recent teasers:

1. Performance Hardware

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC

• Adreno 740 GPU

• LPDDR5X RAM (capacity options TBD)

• UFS 3.1 storage

2. Power Management

• 6,500mAh dual-cell battery

• 90W wired fast charging

• 22.5W reverse charging capability

• Advanced thermal management system

3. Display Features

• 6.67″ AMOLED panel

• 120Hz adaptive refresh rate

• 2400 × 1080 resolution

• 1920Hz PWM dimming

Retail Package Contents

The global retail package includes:

• POCO F7 unit

• Dark gray silicone protective case

• USB-C to USB-C cable

• 90W GaN fast charger

• SIM eject tool

• Documentation package

Market Positioning and Competitive Analysis

The F7 enters a crowded segment with these potential advantages:

1. Performance Proposition

• SD 8s Gen 4 outperforms Dimensity 8300 in CPU tasks

• 25% better sustained performance than F6

2. Battery Advantages

• Largest battery in class (6,500mAh)

• 18% more capacity than Redmi K80

• Efficient power management system

3. Potential Challenges

• Camera hardware unconfirmed

• No wireless charging

• MIUI software experience may polarize users

The F7 enters a competitive price segment against:

Unanswered Questions Ahead of Launch

Several key details remain unknown:

• Exact camera sensor specifications

• RAM and storage configurations

• Regional availability differences

• Official pricing structure

• Software update commitment

First Impressions and Early Assessment

Initial observations suggest:

• Excellent in-hand feel with improved texture

• Noticeably balanced weight distribution

• Power button has satisfying tactile feedback

• Speaker grille design shows refinement

• Display bezels appear symmetrical

Conclusion and Expectations

The POCO F7 shows promising improvements in battery technology and performance hardware. While maintaining POCO’s characteristic design language, it introduces meaningful refinements to ergonomics and build quality. The June 24 launch event should clarify remaining specifications and reveal whether POCO can deliver compelling value in the competitive $400 – $500 segment.