Sliding into Xiaomi’s Poco range, the Poco X7 is a performance focused Android handset that takes aim at mid range favourites from Samsung’s A series and Motorola’s Edge line. The headline here is the generous 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, which suits people who keep lots of apps, photos and offline media on the phone, without leaning on cloud storage.

Who is this for?

Pick this if you want a phone that can handle heavy multitasking and gaming without feeling cramped, plus a camera setup that should cope better in low light thanks to optical image stabilisation on the 50MP main sensor. The 5110mAh battery is geared towards longer days, and IP68 protection matters if you want proper resistance to dust and water rather than basic splash proofing.

  • 50MP main camera with OIS, helps reduce blur in night shots and steadies handheld video.

  • 5110mAh battery, aimed at all day use for streaming, maps and social.

  • IP68 rating, better peace of mind around rain, spills and grit.