While the budget smartphone segment has been a crowded sea of compromises, POCO is aiming to completely redefine what’s possible with their upcoming M7 Plus. Fresh leaks and official teasers paint a picture of a device that’s punching far above its weight class, delivering features that were, until now, reserved for more expensive phones.
Forget everything you know about budget phones. The M7 Plus is arriving with a spec sheet that’s all about “more for less,” and here’s why you should be excited.
A Colossal Battery to Power Your Entire Day (and Then Some)
The biggest headline from the official teasers is a massive 7,000mAh Si/C battery. POCO is boldly claiming this is the “largest battery in the segment,” and it’s a huge deal. While other phones are fighting for a few extra hours, the M7 Plus is built for a marathon. This Silicon-Carbon technology allows a higher capacity battery to be packed into a slim form factor, meaning you get a massive battery without a bulky phone. Paired with 33W fast charging, you can expect this phone to keep going for two days on a single charge and still top up quickly.
A Display That’s Made for Gamers and Binge-Watchers
Leaked specifications point to a stunning 6.9-inch IPS LCD panel with a blazing-fast 144Hz refresh rate. Let’s be clear: a 144Hz screen in this price segment is practically unheard of. This high refresh rate will make everything from scrolling through social media to playing mobile games feel incredibly smooth and responsive. While it might not have the deep blacks of an AMOLED, a large, fast display is a major win for anyone who loves multimedia content or gaming on the go.
The Performance and Camera You Need, Not the Compromises You Expect
Under the hood, the POCO M7 Plus is rumored to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset. This is a capable 6nm processor that should offer a significant performance boost over its predecessor. With configurations expected to include up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, this phone won’t be held back by performance bottlenecks.
For photographers, the device is said to feature a 50MP primary rear camera, which is a solid sensor for the price range. While the M6 Plus had a 108MP camera, a well-tuned 50MP sensor can often produce better results than a higher-megapixel one. We’ll have to wait for the official release to see how the software and image processing hold up, but it’s a promising start.
The Price That Seals the Deal
All these premium features—the massive battery, high refresh rate display, and powerful chipset—are expected to come at a price of under INR 15,000 (roughly ₱10,200 based on current exchange rates). This is the “fresh perspective” that makes the M7 Plus so interesting. Instead of focusing on incremental upgrades, POCO is swinging for the fences, offering a package that directly challenges higher-priced competitors.
Set to launch in India on August 13th, the POCO M7 Plus is shaping up to be more than just another budget phone; it’s a new benchmark. It’s for the user who wants pro-level features without a pro-level price tag, and it just might be the most anticipated budget phone of the year.
The POCO M7 Plus is expected to cost under ₱10,200. Is this a fair price for the features it offers?
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