Lucknow: POCO has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming POCO X7 series. The much-anticipated lineup will be available for purchase via the popular online shopping platform Flipkart. The launch event is scheduled for January 9 at 5:30 PM IST, as confirmed by Himanshu Tandon, Head of POCO India, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Let’s dive into the details of what we can expect from this new series.
POCO X7 Series Launch: What to Expect?
POCO has finally confirmed the launch date and availability of the X7 series, which will be coming to India next week. The Xiaomi sub-brand has not yet provided detailed information about the specific smartphones in the lineup, but reports suggest that the series will include POCO X7 and POCO X7 Pro models. This new series will succeed the POCO X6 lineup that launched earlier this year.
Available on Flipkart
The POCO X7 series will be available for sale exclusively through Flipkart, one of India’s leading online retail platforms. The launch event will take place on January 9 at 5:30 PM IST, marking the debut of the new devices. POCO India has teased the upcoming series with the tagline “Xceed Limits”, hinting at cutting-edge features and performance.
Speed and Performance
In a recent post, POCO hinted at some groundbreaking innovations that could be featured in the X7 series. The devices are expected to offer fast performance and include new features that set them apart from previous models. While the POCO X7 Neo 5G is not expected to be part of this series, the X7 and X7 Pro are anticipated to be the key models in the lineup.
Expected Pricing and Variants
Based on the reports, the POCO X7 is likely to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, which is expected to be priced starting at INR 24,999. The POCO X7 Pro, on the other hand, is expected to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 4, which is set to launch in China on January 2.
Both smartphones are expected to come in the following variants:
- 8GB + 256GB
- 12GB + 512GB Additionally, the X7 Pro might offer an extra configuration of 12GB + 256GB. While exact pricing for the POCO X7 series has not been disclosed, the smartphones are expected to fall within the mid-range price segment, making them affordable for a large number of consumers.
Previous POCO X6 Series Pricing
For reference, the POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro 5G models were launched in India in January 2024 with prices starting at INR 21,999 and INR 26,999, respectively. Given that the X7 series is positioned as the successor, the new devices are expected to follow a similar pricing structure.
The POCO X7 series is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the budget and mid-range smartphone market in India. With an expected combination of fast performance, innovative features, and affordable pricing, POCO is likely to continue its popularity among users looking for value-for-money devices. As the launch date approaches, more details about the devices’ features and specifications will likely emerge, building anticipation for what promises to be a game-changing release.
