I Tested the Poco F7 Ultra. It's a Dependable, Visually Striking Companion

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.0 / 10 SCORE Poco F7 Ultra Pros Powerful processor Long battery life Ultrafast charging Edge-to-edge display Great portrait and nighttime shots Cons Slight lag with some tasks AI eraser isn't great Camera can struggle with different lighting conditions "Did you bring your SpongeBob phone?" a friend asks me at a dinner party as I'm about to snap some pictures. I laugh and reply, "I think of it more as a Minion, but that's a great description, too." She's referring to my bold, construction-yellow Poco F7 Ultra, the Xiaomi spin-off's latest midrange phone. With a starting price of $649, it stands out beyond its appearance. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 5,300-mAh battery and a triple rear camera system that serves up Instagram-worthy pictures. The specs alone are enough to make a statement, and that 8 Elite chip in particu ... Read full article.