POCO M7 launches in India as a rebranded Redmi 14C 5G

March 4, 2025

Xiaomi has rebranded the Redmi 14C 5G and launched it as the Poco M7. This phone comes with features like the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and a 50MP dual rear camera. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Poco M7, its specifications, and its expected price in Nepal.

Poco M7 Overview

Design and Display

Starting with the design, the Poco M7 features a flat frame with slightly curved edges. On the back, there’s a round camera island with two cameras, an LED light, and what seems like a dummy sensor just to complete the circular design. Furthermore, the phone has a dual-tone look with a sleek finish. It measures 171.88 x 77.8 x 8.22mm and weighs 205.39g. The phone is available in Mint Green, Ocean Blue, and Satin Black colors.

On the front, it has a 6.88-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1,640 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The touch sampling rate is 240Hz, and the peak brightness can reach 600 nits. It’s certified for TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, and Circadian, making it easier on the eyes. Additionally, the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security and an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance.

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Performance and Battery

Under the hood, the Poco M7 is powered by the same chipset as the Redmi 14C 5G: the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. It’s an octa-core processor with two Cortex-A78 cores that go up to 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores that go up to 2GHz. Compared to its predecessor, the speeds of this chipset are 200 MHz faster. Furthermore, the phone offers up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with a microSD slot that supports up to 1TB of extra storage.

It runs on Android 14 with the HyperOS interface along with 2 years of Android updates and 4 years of security updates. As for the battery, the M7 comes with a 5,160 mAh battery and supports 18W wired charging, although the box includes a 33W charger.

Camera and Rest

The camera setup is the same as the Redmi 14C, featuring a 50MP Sony IMX852 main sensor and another secondary sensor (which is unknown for now). For selfies and video calls, the front camera features an 8MP sensor. Both front and rear cameras can record 1080p video at 30fps.
Moving on to connectivity, the Poco M7 supports 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port.

Poco M7 5G Specifications

Design: Flat frame, dual-tone color finish
Dimensions: 171.88 x 77.8 x 8.22mm
Display: 6.88-inch HD+ (720 x 1,640), 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, octa-core
RAM: Up to 8GB
Storage: 128GB (expandable up to 1TB via microSD)
Rear Camera: 50MP Sony IMX852 + secondary sensor
Front Camera: 8MP
OS/UI: Android 14-based HyperOS, 2 years of Android updates, 4 years of security updates
Battery: 5,160mAh with 18W charging (33W charger included)
Audio: 3.5mm jack, USB Type-C
Connectivity: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: IP52 dust and splash resistance, side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Poco M7 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Poco M7 5G was launched in India with a starting price of INR 9,999 for the 4GB/128GB variant and INR 10,999 for the 8GB variant. When it arrives in Nepal, we expect the starting price to be around NPR 17,000.