As the Poco F7 series gears up for its March 27 launch, early benchmarks for the Poco F7 Ultra have surfaced — and they paint a compelling picture of a phone aiming to compete with the best in the flagship arena. Poco has traditionally offered high performance at affordable prices, and with the F7 Ultra, it’s stepping into premium territory.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Powers the Ultra
Unlike previous F-series models that used older chipsets (e.g., Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 on F5 Pro, 8 Gen 2 and 8s Gen 3 on the F6 series), the F7 Ultra is the first in the lineup to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s most powerful SoC yet.
The device tested came with the top-tier 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, compared to the 12/512GB limit on the F7 Pro. This extra headroom gives the Ultra a competitive edge in multitasking and storage-intensive scenarios.
Benchmark Breakdown
📊 Geekbench 6 – Multi-core Scores
| Device | Score | Chipset |
|---|---|---|
| iQOO 13 | 9522 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Realme GT 7 Pro | 9509 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| OnePlus 13 | 9278 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Poco F7 Ultra | 8887 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | 7081 | Dimensity 9300+ |
| OnePlus 13R | 6803 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Poco F7 Pro | 6526 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
🔋 AnTuTu 10 – Overall Performance
| Device | Score | Chipset |
|---|---|---|
| iQOO 13 | 2,791,585 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Realme GT 7 Pro | 2,746,604 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| OnePlus 13 | 2,690,491 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Poco F7 Ultra | 2,580,520 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| OnePlus 13R | 2,109,299 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Poco F7 Pro | 2,065,265 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | 2,015,655 | Dimensity 9300+ |
🎮 3DMark Wild Life Extreme – Graphics
| Device | Score | GPU |
|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 13 | 6615 | Adreno 830 |
| iQOO 13 | 6368 | Adreno 830 |
| Realme GT 7 Pro | 6360 | Adreno 830 |
| Poco F7 Ultra | 6073 | Adreno 830 |
| OnePlus 13R | 4979 | Adreno 750 |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | 3998 | G720 MC12 |
| Galaxy S24 FE | 3889 | Xclipse 940 |
Performance Analysis: Solid but Not Dominant
While the Poco F7 Ultra doesn’t top the leaderboard, it closely trails leading Snapdragon 8 Elite phones, demonstrating exceptional value. In raw CPU and GPU scores, it’s slightly behind devices like the iQOO 13 and Realme GT 7 Pro, but ahead of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300+ competitors like the OnePlus 13R and Xiaomi 14T Pro.
Stress testing also showed typical thermal throttling under prolonged loads, though GPU stability was slightly above average, making it reliable for gaming.
Configurations and Pricing Expectations
- Base model: 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
- Top model (tested): 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage
Expect competitive pricing, as Poco traditionally undercuts its rivals while offering near-flagship specs. The Pro variant, using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, will be a more affordable option with solid performance.
Launch Date and Review Status
The Poco F7 series launches on March 27, 2025 (Thursday). Full reviews, pricing, and availability will be confirmed at the event. With strong benchmark results already in, the F7 Ultra could be one of the most affordable flagship-killers of the year.
Final Thoughts
The Poco F7 Ultra benchmark performance confirms its flagship ambitions, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and backed by high RAM and storage configurations. While it may not outpace every competitor, its combination of raw power and value makes it one to watch in 2025.
