Earlier this month, a new Poco phone appeared in the IMEI database. The device carrying the model 2412DPC0AG is rumored to be the upcoming Poco F7.
We were initially skeptical about this listing, though, as the Poco F6 series was only released three months ago, in May. So we were expecting the successor, the Poco F7 series, to launch around the same time next year, likely in Q2 2025.
But it looks like Poco is accelerating its F-series release cycle this year. Following the IMEI listing, the alleged Poco F7 has now secured EEC certification with the same model number.
While the certification doesn’t provide specifics about the phone’s hardware or features, it increases the likelihood that the Poco F7 could launch sooner than expected.
Looking at past patterns, the Poco F6 received EEC certification in January of this year and was officially unveiled in May. If Poco follows a similar strategy for the Poco F7, we might see the new series debut in December.
Perhaps, the phone’s model number “2412” is already hinting at this schedule—“24” for the year and “12” for the month. However, it’s important to note that this is still just a speculation and Poco hasn’t confirmed any of this.
Regardless, the Poco F7 is expected to be a rebrand of the Redmi Turbo 4 for the global market. The F7 Pro, on the other hand, could be a rebranded version of Redmi K80.
The Redmi K80 series is rumored to launch in China this November, so a December release for the Poco F7 series is still very possible. It’s just that Xiaomi typically takes some time to introduce its China-exclusive phones to the global market. While we were expecting this pattern to continue, there seems to be a shift in strategy this year. We’ll keep you updated with any news about the Poco F7 series.
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