Poco X7 series is set to break cover in India on January 9, 2025, Poco has announced. There are two phones in the fray. These are the Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro. Poco India head Himanshu Tandon has separately confirmed there won’t be any Poco X7 Neo launching anytime soon.
Xiaomi spin-off Poco has come out and teased the design of the upcoming phones. The first look aligns with what the leaks have been telling us. The Poco X7 Pro, in all probability, is a rebranded Redmi Turbo 4 which is launching in China on January 2. The phone will come in signature Poco yellow. As for the Poco X7, that is giving strong Redmi 14 Pro vibes. Poco has a yellow option for it as well.
Poco X7 series India launch: Details
The Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro duo will officially launch in India on January 9. Himanshu writes on X (formerly Twitter) that the phones will launch at an on-ground event, possibly in Delhi, with the keynote available to stream online from 5:30 PM IST.
Poco X7 series India launch: What to expect
The Poco X7 Pro is obviously the higher-end model in the series and therefore, a bit more exciting. Speculation is rife that it could be a rebranded Redmi Turbo 4 in which case, it would be the first smartphone in India to launch with the new MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor bringing “all big cores” to a more accessible price point than the flagship Dimensity 9400 seen inside the Vivo X200 and Oppo Find X8 series devices.
The design reveal confirms the X7 Pro has a flat chassis and a dual camera setup on the back headlined by a 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilisation. It could also be one of the first devices to launch with Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 software based on Android 15. Like the Poco X6 Pro, there will likely be a big focus on delivering high performance at an aggressive price. More hardware specifications are awaited but expect a bit more clarity once the Redmi Turbo 4 becomes official.
The Poco X7 looks like it’s following the blueprint for the Redmi 14 Pro, as far as hardware specs are concerned, though it would be expected to cost less and so, end up becoming more value for money in the grand scheme of things. The Poco X6 was Rs 6,000 cheaper than an equivalent Redmi 14 Pro at launch for reference. The Poco India country head has teased a few features including curved display and “unparalleled” durability.
The Poco X7 series is a Flipkart exclusive, much like other Poco phones in India.
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