Xiaomi Poco X5 is a flagship smartphone from the Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi. It was released in February 2023, as the successor to last year’s Xiaomi Poco X4. The Poco X5 is a great device for those looking for a powerful and feature-packed smartphone. It has a sleek design and is powered by a powerful processor. The Xiaomi phone also has a great camera and a large display. The MIUI 13 operating system is also a great addition, as it offers a lot of customization options and features. It also has a fingerprint scanner, which is a great security feature.
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Xiaomi Poco X5 Key Specs and Features
- 6.67 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density), ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO
- Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 48 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Triple Rear Camera
- 13 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Side Mounted)
- 128GB, 256GB Built-in Storage
- 4G LTE
- 5G Support
- 5000 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery
Design
The Xiaomi Poco X5 is no exception when its comes to Xiaomi impressive designs. As it is a mid-range device, it offers a great quality build made of a combination of plastic and glass, thus, giving it a premium look and feel.
The plastic frame is solid and sturdy, while the plastic back gives it a sleek and modern look. It has a slim (7.9mm), squared-off design with 6.67 inches AMOLED screen display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, making it resistant to scratches and other damage.
Spinning it over, the Xiaomi Poco X5 sports a very obvious camera island which host the two ‘real’ cameras, as well as the ‘macro’ and the flash. There is also a large POCO badge on the rear.
At the top is the 3.5mm jack and IR emitter, while on the left side of the X5 is the card slot and the volume rocker, and power button, which also has a fingerprint reader embedded into it. The bottom however, is home to the USB-C port and the primary mic, as well as the loudspeaker.
Display
Xiaomi Poco X5 5G is a mid-range smartphone from the Chinese tech giant Xiaomi. It features a 6.67 inches OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a pixel density of 395 ppi. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has an aspect ratio of 20:9. It also supports a 120Hz maximum refresh rate and brightness reaching 1200 nits peak brightness, making it easy to view in direct sunlight.
The display is also very responsive and has a low latency. This makes it great for gaming and other activities that require quick response times. The display also has a low blue light filter, which helps reduce eye strain.
Camera
Xiaomi Poco X5 comes with a great camera setup. The rear camera host a 48 megapixels primary and an 8 megapixels ultrawide a basic 2 megapixels ‘macro’ camera. It also has a dual-tone LED flash and phase detection autofocus. The camera is capable of recording videos in 1080p at 30fps.
Furthermore, the Xiaomi Poco X5 wide camera is is based on the OmniVision OV48B sensor. It has f/1.8 aperture, 0.8µm pixels and an 1/2.0″ optical format, while the ultrawide camera has f/2.2 aperture, a 1/4.4″ optical format and 1.12µm pixels. The fixed-focus lens covers 118-degree field of view.
Xiaomi Poco X5 selfie camera has the Samsung 3L6 sensor sitting inside the punch hole on the display. The 13MP imager has a 1/3″ optical format and 1.12µm pixels and is mated with a fixed-focus lens with a 26mm equivalent focal length and an f/2.45 aperture. The front camera also has a range of features such as face recognition, beauty mode, and panorama mode.
Performance
The performance of the Xiaomi Poco X5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. This chipset with an octa-core processor is capable of delivering up to 2.2GHz of clock speed and is equipped with an Adreno 619 GPU. This is the same chipset we saw in models like the Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G.
The processor is designed to provide users with a smooth and reliable experience. It is capable of running multiple applications simultaneously without any lag or stuttering. The processor is also capable of handling high-end gaming titles with ease. The Poco series phone also comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
In addition, this android phone is also equipped with a range of advanced features such as dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. It also supports fast charging technology, which allows users to charge their device quickly and efficiently. The processor also supports full HD video recording and playback, allowing users to capture stunning visuals with ease.
Furthermore, this 5G device runs on the Android 12 with MIUI 13 for POCO topping it. Just like in the Poco X5 Pro 5G, the interface is intuitive and easy to use, and it includes a number of customization options so you can personalize your device to your liking. The MIUI also offers a security app and other intriging updates.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi Poco X5 is powered by a 5000mAh battery, which is capable of providing up to three days of battery life on a single charge. The battery is also equipped with fast charging technology, allowing users to quickly recharge their device in a short amount of time. Additionally, the device supports 33W wireless charging.
Xiaomi Poco X5 Price and Availability
Xiaomi Poco X5 price starts at around $249 for the 6GB / 128GB model and $299 for the 8GB / 256GB variant. The Poco X5 is expected to cost around 275,000 Naira in Nigeria.
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The Poco X5 5G was announced on February 2023 and was available for purchase same month.
Xiaomi Poco X5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Poco X5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO
- Processor: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor (2.2 GHz dual-core Kryo 660 Gold and 1.7 GHz hexa-core Kryo 660 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 619
- Memory: 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Colours: Green, Blue, Black
- Dimension: 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm
- Weight: 189 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.67 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density), 120Hz Refresh rate, 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits peak Brightness, ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP (wide) f/1.8, PDAF + 8 MP (ultrawide) f/2.2, 118˚ FoV + 2 MP (macro) f/2.4 Triple Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30fps, Slow Motion
- Front Camera: 13 MP (wide) f/2.5, HDR, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.2)
- Memory Card Support: microSDXC, up to 1TB memory card (hybrid SIM slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
- 5G: 5G Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Unspecified
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (Side Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes, AI Face Unlock
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes, Google Pay
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes, 33W Fast Charging Capacity
