Launch report · Xiaomi
POCO M7 5G: A 5G budget POCO with a 144 Hz screen and tidy software.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2025·$140·Score 52/100
POCO M7 5G hands a ~$140 buyer a 144 Hz panel and 5G — both rare at the tier — on the dependable Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 with the legacy ports. The HD+ resolution and single speaker mark the price. As a cheap, smooth-feeling first phone, it lands well.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.88" LCD 144 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Memory
4 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP
Battery
5,160 mAh
Weight
204 g
What stands out
- 144 Hz panel at $140 — class-rare.
- 5G + microSD + jack.
- 5,160 mAh, IP52.
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is honest about its tier.
What to watch
- HD+ resolution stretched over 6.88".
- Single speaker, 5 MP selfie.
- 18 W charging, gimmick second lens.
- Wi-Fi 5 only.
The phone it has to beat
Moto G35
$169 · score 54/100