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POCO M7 5G
★ Full Specification Sheet ★
Big-screen, budget 5G — the essentials done competently, and little else.

Specs cross-checked against 2 independent sources, July 2026. Where they disagree, both values are shown.


Quick Verdict

Overall Rating	★★★☆☆ (3 / 5)
Best For	Entry-level buyers who want real 5G + a big 120Hz screen under ₹11k
Launch Price	₹9,999 (6/128) • ₹10,999 (8/128) intro pricing
Street Price (Jul 2026)	~₹10,499 and up, frequently discounted
Standout Feature	6.88" 120Hz display + Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 5G at a rock-bottom price

Rating Breakdown

Display	★★★½☆ Large and smooth 120Hz — but only HD+ (~260 ppi) and modest brightness
Performance	★★★☆☆ SD 4 Gen 2 handles daily tasks fine; not for serious gaming
Camera	★★½☆☆ One usable 50MP sensor — decent daylight, weak low light
Battery	★★★½☆ 5160mAh easily lasts a day; 18W charging is slow
Value	★★★½☆ Genuinely cheap 5G, but it's a rebrand with corners cut

Pros

• Genuine SA/NSA 5G at an entry-level price
• Large 6.88" 120Hz panel — smooth scrolling for the money
• 3.5mm headphone jack + FM radio still present
• Dedicated microSD slot (not shared with SIM)
• Full GNSS including NavIC

Cons

• Only HD+ (720p) resolution — looks soft on a 6.88" screen
• The "dual camera" look is really ONE 50MP sensor + a cosmetic lens
• No gyroscope — breaks some games, VR and advanced camera modes
• No NFC — no tap-to-pay
• Slow 18W charging despite a 33W brick in the box
• Short software life: 2 years OS / 4 years security

Key Highlights

Display	6.88" HD+ IPS LCD, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm), 5G
Rear Camera	50MP single sensor (Sony IMX852)
Battery	5160mAh, 18W wired
Launched	3 March 2025 (India)

Network

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,38,40,41,42,48,66
5G bands	SA/NSA 1,2,3,5,7,8,20,26,28,38,40,41,48,66,77,78 (Indian retail units enable a subset)
SIM	Dual Nano-SIM

Body & Build

Dimensions	171.9 × 77.8 × 8.2 mm
Weight	205.4 g
Build	Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Protection	IP52 dust/splash per the manufacturer. ⚠ Spec databases list only a generic "dust & splash resistant" with no IP figure

Display

Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh
Size	6.88", ~84% screen-to-body
Resolution	720 × 1640 (HD+), ~260 ppi, 20:9
Brightness	⚠ Marketed as "600 nits"; measured/listed figures split it as 450 nits typical / 600 nits HBM (peak)
Extras	Triple TÜV certification (official)

Platform

OS	Android 14 + HyperOS (2 major OS upgrades, 4 years security)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 613

Memory & Storage

RAM	6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X — virtual expansion up to 12GB
Storage	128GB UFS 2.2
Card slot	microSDXC — dedicated slot

Rear Camera

Main	50 MP, f/1.8, wide, 1/2.96", PDAF (Sony IMX852)
"Second lens"	⚠ REALITY CHECK: cosmetic / AI auxiliary only — not a functional imaging camera. Independent spec listings record the setup as SINGLE. The "dual" styling is marketing.
Features	LED flash, HDR
Video	1080p @ 30fps

Front Camera

Camera	8 MP, f/2.0, wide (notch)
Video	1080p @ 30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes. ⚠ One source lists "stereo speakers"; other listings describe a single bottom-firing speaker with 150% Super Volume — worth confirming on a retail unit
3.5mm jack	Yes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	No
Radio	FM radio, with recording
USB	USB Type-C 2.0

Sensors

Fingerprint	Side-mounted — confirmed across both sources
Accelerometer	Yes — confirmed
Compass	Yes — confirmed
Proximity	Virtual (software-based) — no dedicated hardware sensor
Gyroscope	⚠ ABSENT — no hardware gyro (affects some games, VR and advanced photo modes)
Others	Ambient light sensor typical for the class; no barometer / no hardware compass extras listed

Battery & Charging

Capacity	5160 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
Charging	18W wired
In-box brick	⚠ A 33W charger is bundled, but the phone only accepts 18W — the extra wattage is wasted headroom

Misc

Colours	Ocean Blue, Satin Black, Mint Green
Model numbers	24108PCE2I, MZB0KE1IN
SAR	0.85 W/kg (head) • 0.76 W/kg (body)

Price (India)

6GB + 128GB	₹9,999 launch • ₹10,499 regular
8GB + 128GB	₹10,999 launch • ₹11,499 regular
Street (Jul 2026)	~₹10,499 upward, often on offer

What's in the Box

• POCO M7 5G handset
• 33W charger
• USB Type-C cable
• SIM eject tool
• Warranty card
• Quick start guide

Bottom Line
The POCO M7 5G does one thing well: it puts genuine 5G and a big, smooth 120Hz screen in your hand for under ₹11k. But it's a rebrand with real compromises — an HD+ panel, a single (not dual) camera, no gyroscope, no NFC, and slow 18W charging from an oddly over-specced 33W brick. Buy it for the price and the essentials, not for spec-sheet bragging rights.


Specs verified against 2 independent sources, July 2026. Star ratings and pros/cons are my editorial judgement; adjust to taste. Prices indicative and subject to change.