Earlier this month, a new Poco smartphone surfaced in the IMEI database. Identified by the model number 2412DPC0AG, this device is speculated to be the forthcoming Poco F7.
Initially, there was skepticism regarding this listing since the Poco F6 series was only launched three months ago, in May. It was anticipated that its successor, the Poco F7 series, would be introduced around the same period next year, likely in the second quarter of 2025.
Accelerated Release Cycle
However, it appears that Poco is hastening its F-series release cycle this year. Following the IMEI listing, the purported Poco F7 has now obtained EEC certification, featuring the same model number.
While the certification doesn't reveal specifics about the phone's hardware or features, it suggests that the Poco F7 might be released sooner than anticipated.
Based on previous patterns, the Poco F6 received its EEC certification in January of this year and was officially launched in May. If Poco adopts a similar approach with the Poco F7, we might witness the new series being unveiled in December.
Speculations on Launch Timing
Perhaps the model number "2412" hints at this schedule—"24" for the year and "12" for the month. Nonetheless, this remains speculative as Poco has not confirmed any of these details.
Regardless, the Poco F7 is likely to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 4 for the international market. Meanwhile, the F7 Pro could be a rebranded Redmi K80.
Redmi K80 Series Launch
The Redmi K80 series is rumored to debut in China this November, making a December release for the Poco F7 series quite plausible. Typically, Xiaomi takes a bit of time to bring its China-exclusive phones to global markets. Although we expected this trend to continue, there seems to be a strategic shift this year. We will keep you informed on any updates regarding the Poco F7 series.
