Android Central85
A budget standout with fast hardware, long battery life and fast charging at an unbeatable price.
Poco X7 Pro
6 expert reviews#51 of 79 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best budget gaming phone
Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the Poco X7 Pro, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Android Central, Expert Reviews, TechRadar and 3 more
The catch: Software is full of bloatware and ads, and cameras are ordinary.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 85All 6 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Poco X7 Pro?
Expert Reviews80
An impressively powerful phone for around 300 pounds with a great display and IP68 rating.
TechRadar80
One of the best-value cheap phones, with plenty of power and a huge battery.
Tech Advisor80
Gets most things right with strong performance, battery and a capable main camera.
Trusted Reviews80
Delivers gaming power at a low price with good battery life and fast charging.
WIRED70
A midrange bargain with a lovely screen, fast performance and strong battery.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance6 of 6
Battery life5 of 6
What critics dislike most
Software and app4 of 6
Alternatives
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Common questions
Is the Poco X7 Pro worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. Software is full of bloatware and ads, and cameras are ordinary.
Do critics agree about the Poco X7 Pro?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (WIRED) to 85 (Android Central), a spread of 15 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Poco X7 Pro?
Software and app (4 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Poco X7 Pro?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.