Video Summary - POCO X7 PRO 5G : REVIEW AFTER 1 YEAR ! AT MAS MAGANDANG BUMILI NGAYON 2026

Product reviewed

POCO X7 Pro 5G (review after ~1 year; focus on buying value in 2026, gaming, camera, display, software support, and battery/charging)

Key purchase / positioning points (price + value)

Recommended to buy now because it’s often available around ₱12,000–₱11,000 (and even ~₱10,000–₱11,000 during a November sale), with the claim that it can drop further even without being officially “on sale.”
Reviewer argues it’s better than newer, more expensive phones that supposedly ship with lower chipsets.
Mentions an “official legit link” to avoid scams.

Major specs & performance claims

Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
- Mentioned benchmark context: ~“1.7 million 22 score”, later noted as around ~“1.9/22 or just under 2 million” in the reviewer’s earlier (9-month) testing.

Gaming / FPS

120 FPS target in games such as:
- Mobile Legends
- Wild Rift
- Honor of Kings
- PUBG Mobile
Call of Duty Mobile: up to 90 FPS, described as smooth even at 90 FPS
Genshin Impact: described as smoother than in the prior 9-month review

Thermals

Reports high temperatures:
- Around 44°C
- Up to 44–45°C within ~5 minutes during a heavier/new-game test
Performance recovery:
- Can return to ~60 FPS when there’s no intense “clash” moment
Recommendation:
- Use a phone cooler for heavy/graphically intense games
- Suggested pairing: Black Shark Cooler 4 Pro

Video playback & display

Claims 4K 60 FPS playback on a device with a 120Hz refresh rate
Reports stability while walking/moving
4K clarity claim:
- Described as “four times clearer” than 1080p
General display impressions:
- Described as “beautiful” and “best we can get” at this price

Camera & image processing

Rear camera

Described as producing good photos
Cites Sony IMX 882 sensor (as stated)

HDR

High HDR, but not “neutral”
Still results in decent photos and good social-media colors

Front camera

Reviewer dislikes it due to beautification effects even when turned off
Claims front camera quality is better in the Xiaomi/Poco combination vs some other models
Hopes for better algorithms similar to Vivo/iQOO (in general terms)

Front video recording limit

Only 1080p 30 FPS (called “given” at this price)

Software support (buy-now justification)

At launch (January 2025, per subtitles)

3 years of OS updates
4 years of security patches

In 2026 (reviewer’s claim)

Remaining support about:
- 2 years of major OS updates
- 3 years of security patches

Current state mentioned

Refers to “OS 3.0” during testing

Software caveat

Reports “some lags” / frame-rate behavior if battery management isn’t handled properly
- Subtitles suggest performance may not recover without proper clearing/recharge/battery handling
Reviewer frames it as a Xiaomi/Poco limitation they “can’t really fix,” while hoping it improves later

Battery & charging experience

Battery capacity: 6000 mAh
Real-world impression:
- Lasts a long time
- Charges quickly
Charging speed: 90W fast charging

Charging hardware anecdote

Reviewer used a legit Chuketech power bank setup
- Shows “turbo charging”
- Displays 90W even with third-party cables
Charger/power style compared to Xiaomi/OPPO
Reviewer wishes for a US plug (complains about European plug inconvenience)

AI / image enhancement features (and regional/global hope)

Features mentioned on this unit:

AI image enhancement
Memory features
Super resolution
HDR AI

Reviewer hopes similar image enhancer features remain in global versions of the “Poco 88 series” (concern that global ROMs may remove them).

Also checks for similar enhancers in a possible Poco X7 Pro Max
Later hopes for X8 Pro / X8 Pro Max feature retention

Game testing: pros, cons, and limitations

Pros

Strong FPS targets (often aiming for 120 FPS) and smooth performance across multiple titles
Improvements vs the earlier 9-month review for at least Genshin Impact
COD Mobile described as smooth up to 90 FPS

Cons / negatives

New game stability issues:
- A new game (“Winds…/Winds minth” as captured) is not stable
- Max FPS reached only ~30 FPS
- Reviewer reports “brain drops” after ~5 minutes, with temperature climbing to 44–45°C
Reviewer emphasis:
- The issue seems more like the game not being optimized rather than the POCO X7 Pro itself
Guidance:
- Not recommended to play that specific unoptimized game now; wait for future optimization

Comparisons with other phones mentioned

Infinix Note Edge: called not worth it, attributed to a low-end chipset (and supposedly doesn’t “move anything” in video)
Techno Pova/POBO 7 Ultra and Infinix Note 30 Pro:
- Discussed as higher priced (around ₱16k–₱18k after initial sale)
- Reviewer positions POCO X7 Pro as staying in a more consistent lower price range
Mentions similar 120 FPS expectations for other 2026 phones
- Briefly compares claims about Poco F7 doing 120 FPS for COD Mobile
Front camera comparison/expectations:
- Highlights differences vs other options and hopes for Vivo/iQOO-level processing algorithms

Unique points mentioned (all distinct claims)

Buy-now value: ₱12k–₱11k, sometimes ₱10k–₱11k during sale
Still strong value vs “overpriced phones” with lower chipsets
Mentions a claimed legit official link for purchase
OS + security support: 3 years OS / 4 years security at launch; in 2026 remaining about ~2 OS / 3 security
4K 60 FPS playback stability on a 120Hz display
4K clarity claim vs 1080p: “4x clearer”
Gaming performance: 120 FPS in multiple popular games (Mobile Legends, Wild Rift, Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile)
COD Mobile: up to 90 FPS and smooth
Genshin Impact: smoother than the earlier 9-month review
High temperatures: about 44°C, rising to 44–45°C within ~5 minutes in a heavy/new game
Frame rate recovery to ~60 FPS when not under “clash” moments
Use a phone cooler; suggests Black Shark Cooler 4 Pro
The “Winds…” game is unstable (max ~30 FPS), not recommended now; likely game optimization issue
Camera: good rear photos; Sony IMX 882 sensor
HDR: high HDR but not “neutral,” still good results
Front camera issue: beauty/processing effects even when supposedly turned off
Front video recording limit: 1080p 30 FPS
Display positioning: 120Hz, described as “best we can get” (and “beautiful”)
AI/image enhancer features mentioned: AI image enhancement, memory features, super resolution, HDR AI
Hope global versions keep image enhancers (concern they may be removed)
Software note: OS 3.0; occasional performance drops tied to battery handling (“frame rate behavior” without proper management)
Battery: 6000 mAh
Charging: 90W fast charging
Charging anecdote: Chuketech setup shows turbo/90W even with third-party cables
Plug complaint: European plug inconvenience; wishes for US plug
Overall recommendation: pick POCO X7 Pro 5G rather than other phones priced around ₱12k–₱11k, because updates remain long enough

Speakers / contributors

Only one speaker appears in the subtitles (the reviewer speaking throughout). No separate distinct viewpoints were indicated.

Overall verdict / recommendation

Strong value buy if you can get it around ₱11k–₱12k (or ~₱10k–₱11k on sale). It’s praised for stable 4K 60 FPS playback, excellent gaming FPS (often up to 120 FPS), a good rear camera (Sony IMX 882), plus AI image enhancement features and solid battery/90W charging.

Main downsides

High temperatures in heavy scenarios (cooler recommended)
Occasional performance / “frame rate” behavior linked to battery handling
Front camera beautification even when turned off
Unoptimized/new games may underperform regardless of the phone

POCO X7 PRO 5G : REVIEW AFTER 1 YEAR ! AT MAS MAGANDANG BUMILI NGAYON 2026

Key takeaways