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MYSTERIOUS: Poco - What They Never Told You

‘The longest-lasting phone I've ever reviewed’ — I spent 3 weeks with the Poco X8 Pro Max, and it beats Apple and Samsung rivals in one big way

The Poco X8 Pro Max offers a huge battery, and it lasts multiple days without needing to be charged. For many users, that will be enough of a selling point.

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Specs aren't everything: The Poco M7 Pro phone is cheap and I'm never upgrading

It's proof that specs on paper aren’t everything.

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This is the POCO X8 Pro Iron Man Edition

POCO just released the X8 Pro Iron Man Edition, and I used the phone ahead of launch to see if it's as good as last year's model.

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I found the 5 most blatant iPhone 17 clones, and I can't believe they're actually real

Apple still sets the trends when it comes to phone design – and these cheeky clones are all the proof we need

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Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus review: Et tu, Poco?

Despite its 200MP main camera and some noteworthy upgrades on paper, the Note 15 Pro+ isn't a must-buy

Digital Camera World

The Poco M8 Series attempts to push what is possible in a budget smartphone

The POCO M8 Series have been released with the aim of redefining the budget smartphone

Digital Camera World

I played 31 new cozy games this year, and my top 6 picks are all completely different

Sometimes you just have to try something new.

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How the top Android OEMs in Asia fared in 2025: Who shines and who struggles amid fierce competition?

I used all phones released by Chinese brands over the course of 2025, so let's take a look at how each brand did this year.

Android Central

The Poco Pad X1 is an excellent budget tablet – but there's a problem

In the Poco Pad X1, Xiaomi has released a familiar but capable tablet at an appealing price – if you can find one.

TechRadar

I tested the iQOO 15: It is the ideal POCO F8 Ultra rival, and it has a major advantage

The iQOO 15 has huge upgrades this year, but it also comes with a huge price tag.

Android Central

Here's why the POCO F8 Ultra isn't coming to India

The F8 Ultra is POCO's best phone yet, but there's a problem: the brand isn't bringing the device to India, its biggest overseas market. I dug around, and this is why the F8 Ultra isn't launching in India.

Android Central

Ultra-Budget Smartphones in 2025: How Cheap Phones Are Matching Premium Phone Performance

Ultra-budget smartphones in 2025 offer 5G, long battery life, and premium features at low prices. See how cheap phones outperform expectations in this full review.

International Business Times

Poco’s new flagship phone has a mini Bose subwoofer for 2.1-channel audio – and I hope I’m not near one on the bus

The Poco F8 Ultra might be able to replace your portable speaker, and it has got high-end specs too.

TechRadar

Poco brings top-tier cameras and Bose-powered audio to the brand’s most flagship phone yet

Xiaomi’s budget brand steps into more premium flagship devices with the Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro

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I used the POCO F8 Ultra for two weeks, and I have just one question: Why would you buy any other phone? This is one of the fastest phones around, and you get a great camera, battery life, and unbeatable value

With the F8 Ultra, POCO is signaling its intent to go up against the best Android phones. And you know what? The phone manages to hold its own against Google and Samsung's latest devices.

TechRadar

The Poco F7 poses a real problem for the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nothing Phone 3

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Nothing Phone 3 are stealing headlines, but the Poco F7 offers a price/performance balance that puts these pricier rivals to shame.

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I was pleasantly surprised how fast the Xiaomi Poco F7 could be, but in my review it fell short in ways that other bargain phones don't

The Poco F7 gives you almost flagship levels of performance and outstanding stamina for less than £400.

Android Central

I'm convinced — POCO's F7 is the only mid-range phone worth buying in 2025

I used all the mid-rangers that debuted in 2025, and there's a clear winner — the POCO F7.

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GamesRadar

Poco F7 Pro review: "an everyday all-rounder with a bite"

The Poco F7 Pro offers fantastic value for money underneath that £500 threshold, especially if you're looking to push your thumb tapping games a little further.

TechRadar

I spent a month testing the Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra, a top-end mid-ranger that masquerades as a flagship

The Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra provides flagship performance at a steep discount, but compromises in other areas.

Digital Camera World

Poco F7 Ultra review: a surprise gaming and camera powerhouse

With a versatile 60mm telephoto camera, the Poco F7 Ultra impresses thanks to its capable camera, flagship spec and excellent value.

Android Central

POCO F7 Ultra review: The best bargain of 2025

With the F7 Ultra, POCO is showing that it can also deliver a phone that has a fantastic all-round package.

Digital Camera World

Poco X7 Pro review: this phone is a budget gaming champ, but how's the camera?

Poco phones are known for their value-packed gaming performance, but can the Poco X6 Pro’s camera impress?

TechRadar

For a mid-range handset, the Poco F6 Pro is premium in more ways than one, but I found it hard to ignore some of its key pitfalls

The Poco F6 Pro is a beautiful phone with the power and battery life for serious mobile gamers, but bloatware and in-system ads restrict its potential.

Android Central

POCO X7 Pro review: Redefining budget phones all over again

With considerable upgrades and a massive battery, the X7 Pro stands out as one of the best budget phones of 2025.

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