POCO F7 Gets a Serious Camera Upgrade, and It's Just the Beginning

In the world of smartphones, it's rare to see a brand that continues to improve its devices after they've launched. But POCO isn't your typical brand. Known for its high-performance phones with value-for-money tag, POCO has already earned a loyal user base in India. And with upcoming update for POCO F7, the company is doing something more than just fixing bugs, it's reshaping how its users experience mobile photography.

This update goes beyond a simple patch. It is just POCO's way of saying that they heard their users.

Let's take a deep dive into how latest update is transforming the POCO F7 into not just a performance beast, but also a camera powerhouse.

The Upgraded Camera Experience

The latest update focuses heavily on one area, the camera. And that's no accident.
POCO reviewed hundreds of pieces of feedback and analysed real user photo samples, especially from the Indian community. Users loved the speed, battery, and performance of the F7, but the camera experience needed some polish.

Enter OTA2, a thoughtfully engineered update that directly tackles what users asked for. This is a prime example of a brand doing something more than customer service. It's community-first product development.

Sharper. Smarter. More True-to-Life

So, what exactly has changed? Quite a lot, actually.

Skin Tones That Look Right. Finally

One of the most noticeable changes is how human faces are rendered. Gone are the slightly washed-out or overly smoothened tones. Now, thanks to better image tuning and improved processing, skin tones appear natural and consistent, regardless of lighting. Whether you're clicking selfies or portraits using the rear camera, faces look the way they should, clear, warm, and with more realistic brightness and contrast.

This kind of improvement isn't just a tweak. For photography enthusiasts and everyday users alike, getting skin tones right is one of the most important indicators of a quality camera.

Photos That Pop With Detail

The difference in sharpness is hard to miss. The POCO F7 can now more clearly capture subtle details and fine textures thanks to an updated image processing pipeline. Leaf veins, fabric textures, and hair strands are all crisp now without appearing to have been artificially sharpened.

Whether you're snapping a quick picture of your pet or a sweeping landscape, there's more visual depth and definition in every shot.

HDR That Actually Works

HDR has often been hit or miss on smartphones. Too often, skies look blown out, and bright areas lack control. Not anymore.

With the upcoming update, HDR performance has significantly improved. Bright skies retain their natural gradients. You can finally shoot against sunlight. Shadow areas also retain more information, giving photos a more balanced, dynamic feel.

This is especially noticeable when you're taking photos outdoors, during golden hour, or in complex lighting environments.

Outdoor Colours That Match What You See

Anyone who's ever taken a photo of a park or a mountain scene knows that smartphone cameras often mess with colours. Greens look too saturated. Blues get boosted. But with this update, the F7's colour rendering is more natural.

POCO's update fine-tunes how the camera handles outdoor lighting, especially greenery. Now, your landscapes and nature shots will look like what your eyes actually see, not overly processed versions.

Low-Light Clarity Sees a Boost

Our tests and use of the updated POCO F7 show clear progress in low-light photography too. Images taken at night or in dimly lit rooms now show less noise, better dynamic range, and faster shutter performance. You don't need to hold the phone unnaturally still for several seconds to get a decent photo. It clicks faster, captures more detail, and maintains sharpness.

This is a subtle improvement that matters.

Faster Shutter. Smoother Experience

Let's talk about responsiveness. One of the often-underappreciated parts of mobile photography is how fast the camera reacts. With the OTA2 update, the POCO F7 feels quicker to respond to taps, especially in the camera app.

Shutter lag has been reduced, and image processing time is noticeably faster. That means you can go from unlock to photo-to-gallery in seconds, great for candid moments, group shots, or fast-moving subjects.

This kind of snappy performance makes a huge difference in everyday use. It gives users confidence that the phone will capture the moment as it happens, not half a second after it's gone.

A Cooler, Smarter Phone Overall

Don't think that POCO has forgotten system-level performance. The OTA2 update also includes thermal optimisations, which means the phone runs cooler during video playback, gaming, and charging.

POCO has also packed in the June 2025 Android Security Patch, ensuring that the device stays up to date with core platform protections.

These are quiet, behind-the-scenes upgrades, with just one message that POCO is building a device that's designed to stay reliable over time.

Why This Matters for the Photography Enthusiast

If you're someone who uses your phone as your primary camera, which, let's be honest, is most of us, then the OTA2 update will dramatically increase the F7's appeal.

The POCO F7 now holds its own even against camera-focused competitors in its price range. In fact, internal testing by POCO shows that the F7 now outperforms phones in a similar price segment in key areas like skin tone accuracy and HDR rendering.

This is a big deal because it changes the F7's position in the market, from a performance-first phone with an average camera to a well-rounded powerhouse.

This Is Just the Beginning

It's important to remember that this is OTA2, not the final update. POCO has already confirmed that another update, OTA3, is coming by end of August, with even more improvements expected.

POCO is setting a standard by giving meaningful software updates that actually enhance experience of their devices. It's clear that POCO understands that a launch isn't the end of the story, but the beginning of storytelling. 

The Verdict: A New Chapter for POCO F7

When it launched, the POCO F7 was already seen as a performance and battery champion. But now, with its camera and thermal upgrades, it's hard to ignore what it has become, a complete all-rounder.

Whether you're a casual user who wants better family pictures or a mobile photography enthusiast looking for creative freedom on a budget, the F7 now delivers more where it matters. It gets better, one OTA at a time.