I've spent a month using a smartphone that costs just £239 – it's incredible value

The Poco M7 Pro has a beautiful OLED screen, excellent battery life and a surprisingly low price.

Poco phone back
(Image: © Tom May)

Our Verdict

If you're seeking maximum value without breaking the bank, the Poco M7 Pro deserves a spot on your shortlist. With a premium-feeling design, beautiful display, outstanding battery life and decent camera system, this phone delivers where it counts most... while costing a fraction the price of rivals.

For

  • Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
  • Outstanding battery life
  • Capable main camera with OIS

Against

  • No ultrawide camera
  • Excessive bloatware
  • Limited photography in low-light

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The smartphone market is flooded with options, but finding a good one without breaking the bank is a challenge to say the least. If you've only got around £200-£250 to spend, you'd expect to end up with a pretty crappy smartphone experience, and in most cases you'd be right.

But budget phones have been getting better lately, and the Poco M7 Pro is a prime example. This lovely looking device from the Xiaomi sub-brand manages to pack some pretty impressive features while remaining super-affordable.

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Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm)

Memory:

6-12GB

OS:

Android 14, up to 2 (INT) / 4 (EU) major Android upgrades, HyperOS

Storage:

128-256GB

Screen size:

6.67in

Screen type:

AMOLED

Resolution:

1080 x 2400

Refresh rate:

Max 120Hz

Peak brightness:

2,100 nits

Rear camera:

Wide: 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; Depth: 2MP, f/2.4

Front camera:

20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm

Ports:

USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack

Wireless connectivity:

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared

Dimensions:

162.4 x 75.7 x 8 mm (6.39 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)

Weight:

190g (6.7oz)

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Poco M7 Pro scorecard

Design:

Stylish dual-tone finish, lightweight build

4/5

Features:

120Hz AMOLED display, stereo speakers, headphone jack, IR blaster, 45W fast charging

3/5

Cameras:

Delivers decent shots, but no ultrawide or telephoto

3/5

Performance:

Daily tasks were fast and smooth

3.5/5

Value:

Some flagship-like features at a budget price

5/5

The Verdict
8

out of 10

I've spent a month using a smartphone that costs just £239 – it's incredible value

If you're seeking maximum value without breaking the bank, the Poco M7 Pro deserves a spot on your shortlist. With a premium-feeling design, beautiful display, outstanding battery life and decent camera system, this phone delivers where it counts most... while costing a fraction the price of rivals.

Tom May
Freelance journalist and editor

Tom May is an award-winning journalist and author specialising in design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50th Greatest Designers, was released in June 2025. He's also author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. 

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