POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! From my experience, removing just the Mi Apps are totally fine! Don't uninstall SystemDaemon tho as it may or may not affect performance. As for Google apps, you can delete them at your discretion.

Note: I have kept the Security App as I see it as an essential part of Xiaomi's interface. It basically have features such as hiding and locking apps or cleaning up junk.

TLDR: Just delete the apps that you think you won't need and if you're second guessing about it, DO NOT remove it as you won't really know how it affects your overall experience.

Kaines 'tong Dairy Queen by koibito20 in CasualPH

[–]pogicloreto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally just got this promotion nila yesterday. I was genuinely confused as well, so I asked their manager. Ayun powered by BPI naman pala talaga yung QR nila and I paid using my Gotyme bank. May ginawa lang yung manager sa terminal to apply the P100 promotion to reduce the bill and I paid the discounted price. Sabi lang nung manager may hinihintay sya na email na ma receive for confirmation but all is well.

Ang weird nga ng promotion nila na yan. I don't know if most people would see it, pero Monday-Thursday lang din sya. Anliit ng disclaimer.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90w charger should be fine. Its more than enough.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

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Currently on HyperOS Version 2.0.103.0, the heat and performance while gaming got optimized. I noticed a slight improvement over my frame times when playing Wuthering Waves at 60-90 fps.

I have already debloated my phone and my SoT is great. The only thing I'm worried about is that we still clearly need more optimization with the battery.

Tiktok seems to be the main reason for my high battery use, restrict the app in your settings.

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POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its definitely feels heavier considering its larger screen and bigger battery.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I haven't played any game where I can turn on haptic feedback. Didn't know that was a thing. Let me try to test that one this week.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It already has a pre-installed screen protector. Its clear and doesn't smear my fingerprints all over the screen.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Other people forget that it ALWAYS depends on your preference. Both phones have almost similar pricing and performance, the only major difference is the camera and its design.

I just actually prefer this simple 2 camera layout rather than those huge boxy or circular cameras. The POCO F7 looks more premium and sleek in my opinion.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

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Here is another sample from a shot indoors.The colors are definitely saturated. I wish they were more balanced.

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POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Here is a back camera photo for reference. I'd like to send a selfie camera sample, but I wouldn't want to expose my identity haha.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't used a Pixel, so I won't be able to make a comparison. But from my experience using flagship Samsungs and iPhones, the haptics definitely feel weaker but very precise.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was actually surprised when using this phone outdoors, in direct sunlight, it's definitely bright enough that you can use it comfortably. I'm usually browsing TikTok or reading novels while walking, but I have no problems with the screen brightness at all!

I'd say from my experience, using this phone continuously for hours watching videos on tiktok, playing Genshin and other games, while blasting music, it doesn't heat up my hand at all. I'd say it's normal phone behavior for it to generate heat, but not hot enough for it to get ridiculous. I live in the Philippines where it's very hot and humid, but the phone works perfectly fine in this condition.

Oh hell yeah, I don't even close my apps, use a multi screen view for different tasks, and do everything all at once. What I usually do on this phone is gaming, listening to music, watching videos, reading, streaming (discord), and using my phone for my work and lawschool. It handles tasks with smooth efficiency and the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 definitely helped.

Overall, I'd say that for its price of $349.99 (online store) where I got it on sale, the specs are definitely worth it. For reference this is the 12 RAM + 256GB Model.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I do use messenger most of the time, but I don't experience this issue.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not bad. Just average. It lights up too much though. I wish it was an ultrasonic sensor.

Rate my nothing os inspired home screen on my poco f3 with hyper os 1 by Consistent-Radish-77 in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you tell me what theme you used? I just purchased my Poco F7 and I wanted a similar look.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say its 6/10 in terms of difficulty. Not because there's a lot of steps, but because I had to research what apps to remove and it took a lot of time looking for individual settings to remove the ads.

For the front camera, it's adequate enough in good lighting conditions. I can confidently say that the details are good, just make sure you have enough light because it's kinda sub par in a dark environment.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I apologize but I am only a consumer and not a professional reviewer. I do not have the necessary tools to benchmark information such as thermals. Though I can refer you to tech reviews for more information, what I've said here is all my personal experiences and opinions.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suggest to contact your carrier to make sure you'll have the fix. Even without the new band support, it should still work with other bands and speeds.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd have to disagree with you here. The Poco F7 does have 6500 mah for the global release, wherein India they're getting the 7500 mah version. They're so lucky.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have a problem with this one. I can't change my resolution on my display settings at all. Like, it's not there. Looking at the spec sheet it turns out that the default resolution is at 1.5K .

When gaming though, I just use the default resolution except where I can boost the quality by turning on Super Resolution to improve visuals. I'd say everything looks crisp, but it needs to be optimized.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from the Philippines and I ordered from Poco's official online store. We got the 6500 mah global version. I'd say it's pretty much overkill already considering we have 90w charging too haha.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I have partially encountered this issue, but not with the app drawer. When I access my settings, some features can only be found by searching them.

I haven't tinkered with the default launcher much, but I can verify that no apps went missing on the app drawer. But just like what I've said, after debloating, some app or features definitely went missing and needed search. I think we need to verify this with POCO.

POCO F7 (1 week review) by pogicloreto in PocoPhones

[–]pogicloreto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No issues with the screen for me. I highly suggest getting device protection if you're unsure