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Highlights
- Poco M7 5G is a budget 5G phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 120Hz display and good efficiency.
- Poco M7 Plus 5G comes with a 7000 mAh battery, 144Hz FHD+ display and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 for heavy users.
- M7 focuses on affordability and practicality, while M7 Plus delivers power and endurance under ₹15,000.
The POCO M7 5G has slowly but surely earned its weight in reputation as a line that strikes a balance between 5G-ready performance and battery longevity, all while maintaining affordability. The POCO M7 5G, launched at the start of 2025, made its mark with its delicate balance of affordability and functionality. In contrast, its newly launched brother, the POCO M7 Plus 5G, increases capacity for battery and display functionality to provide a more substantial experience for budget-minded users.
The OG: The POCO M7 5G — Cheap, Efficient, and Ready for 5G
March 2025 brought the POCO M7 5G, catering to price-conscious buyers who still sought the latest features. It sports a 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a 120 Hz refresh rate and about 600 nits of brightness. POCO has also obtained TÜV Rheinland certifications for low-blue-light and flicker-free viewing, ensuring the display won’t tire your eyes during extended usage.
The processor is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, crafted through an efficient 4nm process. It pairs with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD.
The Redmi Note 11 series, along with POCO, began its journey with a starting price of ₹9,999 for the base model and ₹10,999 for the 8 GB edition, offering immense value. It continued to be priced under ₹12,000 after the launch, making it the right choice for a person entering the 5G space on a tight budget.
Boosted: M7 Plus 5G—A Huge Battery Behemoth
Building on the success of the M7 5G, in August 2025, POCO found its big-battery, big-display alternative for heavier use in the M7 Plus 5G. A larger battery is the most talked-about upgrade- a 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, one of the largest in its category. POCO claims the phone will provide 144 hours of music playback, 27 hours of social media use, 24 hours of video streaming, or 12 hours of navigation—all figures designed to make anyone who hates being tied to a charger very happy.
Fast charging is also one rung higher. The M7 Plus supports 33W wired fast charging to make full use of the large battery’s capacity in just one hour. It also features 18W reverse wired charging, allowing you to charge other devices using your M7 Plus as a power bank.
The display adorns its premium attribute too. The 6.9-inch Full HD+ LCD panel boasts a 144Hz refresh rate and a 288Hz touch sampling rate, making it a pleasure to game on and scroll smoothly. It handles outdoor usage better than most, with its peak brightness hitting up to 850 nits.
The TÜV Rheinland certifications for low-blue-light, flicker-free visuals, and circadian-friendly viewing ensure that the eyes remain comfortable for prolonged periods.
Then comes the CPU, which is the newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a 6 nm chipset that delivers good performance in daily tasks and some light gaming. There is either 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, with the option to virtually extend it up to 16 GB. Storage is offered up to 256 GB UFS 2.2, while microSD expansion is also supported.
Camera hardware sees modest refinement. The rear camera setup includes a 50 MP primary camera and a 2 MP depth sensor, while the front has an 8 MP selfie shooter. In simpler terms, it’s not ideal for professional photography, but it’s good enough for social sharing, video calls, and casual usage.
In terms of hardware and design, the M7 Plus 5G is rated IP64, making it resistant to dust and splashes, and thus surpasses the M7’s IP52 rating. It carries a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, USB-C port, mono speaker, IR blaster, and dual 5G SIM support. It comes with Android 15, paired with HyperOS 2.0, which will receive two years of OS updates and four years of security patches.
Two Devices, Two Experiences
While both the POCO M7 5G and M7 Plus 5G serve the budget-conscious audience, they cater to slightly different needs.
The M7 5G is an excellent all-rounder for students, light users, or first-time 5G phone buyers who want a phone with solid performance, clean software, and good battery life—without straining their budget. It is compact, efficient, and practical.
On the other hand, the M7 Plus 5G is designed for users who demand more, especially in terms of battery and display capabilities. Whether you want to stream content for long hours, navigate the whole day, or game for leisure, this one is made to go without worry. The improvements in display and performance make it a workable primary phone for heavy users, despite being priced at ₹13,999 (6 GB) and ₹14,999 (8 GB/256 GB).
Launch offers, such as ₹1,000 off with select bank cards or device exchanges, provide further reductions, making the M7 Plus 5G one of the most value-packed devices in India under ₹15,000.
Concluding Remarks
POCO, with the M7 series, continues to solidify its position as a major player in the affordable 5G phone market. If you’re looking for pure basics at the cheapest price or more power and a premium feel, POCO offers choices to suit your needs. Despite sharing a name, M7 5G and M7 Plus 5G embody two distinctly different concepts, both strengthening POCO’s solid footing in the competitive Indian smartphone market.
