The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro is a powerful and feature-packed smartphone that offers a great value for money. It is comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, a triple-camera setup at the back, a powerful 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 processor and more. The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro is a great device for those looking for a feature-rich smartphone at an affordable price.
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Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro Key Specs and Features
- 6.67 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density), ~86.8% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 12, MIUI 14 for POCO
- Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 108 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Triple Rear Camera
- 16 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 Poco X5 Pro has a great design. It has a sleek and modern look, that stands out from the crowd with its sleek exterior design. This Poco series phone has a slim profile and a curved back that fits comfortably in the hand.
It also features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera. The back of the 5G phone is made of a glossy polycarbonate material that is both durable and attractive.
Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro also features a triple camera setup on the back, with a 48MP primary lens, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security.
Furthermore, at the top is the 3.5mm headphone jack, and IR emitter, situated on the left is also the card slot, volume rocker, and power button, which also has a fingerprint reader embedded into it. The placements are all similar to the Poco X5 5G.
At the bottom sits the USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer, the primary mic, and the loudspeaker. Above all, Poco X5 Pro is IP53 dust and water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged in the rain.
Display
The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED Display with 2400 x 1080 resolution protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It has a huge 10-times precision improvement that gives touch control better accuracy than ever, for better game control and a smoother experience.
This display also has a refresh rate of 120Hz, making it perfect for gaming and watching movies. The Xiaomi phone also supports 10-bit color depth and can display over 1 billion colors.
The display also features HDR10 support, so you can enjoy vivid colors and deep blacks. In addition to HDR10, it now supports Dolby Vision. It also has a peak brightness of 900 nits, so you can enjoy a clear and bright picture even in direct sunlight. The display supports 100% DCI-P3 wide color space and Widevine L1 DRM.
Camera
Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro packs a punch when it comes camera. It features a triple-camera setup with a 108 megapixels primary camera, 8 megapixels ultra-wide-angle lens, and 2 megapixels macro lens. This setup allows you to capture stunning photos and videos with great detail and clarity.
The 108MP primary camera is capable of capturing photos with up to 8K resolution. It has f/1.9 aperture, 0.7µm pixels and an 1/1.52″ optical format, while the ultrawide angle camera has f/2.2 aperture, a 1/4.” optical format, 1.12µm pixels and 120-degree field of view, that allows you to capture wide-angle shots with ease.
The third macro lens also has an f/2.4 aperture, thus, perfect for capturing close-up shots of small objects, and the 2MP depth sensor helps to create beautiful bokeh effects.
The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro also features a 16MP front-facing camera for taking selfies and video calls. This camera is capable of capturing photos with up to 4K resolution and features AI-powered beauty mode to help you look your best. The camera also supports AI-powered scene detection, which can automatically adjust the camera settings to capture the best possible photo.
Hardware and Software
The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro comes with a high-end octa-core Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G processor that is designed to deliver a smooth and responsive experience. This is the same CPU we saw in the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro. It is built on the 6nm process and has a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz.
The Snapdragon 778 processor is a great choice for those who want a powerful and reliable processor. It is capable of handling multitasking and gaming with ease. This processor is also equipped with the Adreno 642L GPU, which is capable of delivering a great gaming experience.
The Poco X5 Pro also comes with 6GB / 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The android phone has no memory card slot. It offers RAM expansion that enables you add additional 5GB virtual RAM for a smoother experience.
In addition, the Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro runs on the latest Android 12 operating system with MIUI 14 for POCO on top. The MIUI 14 offers a clean and intuitive interface, and new features such as improved dark mode, and better privacy controls.
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Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 5G Network
The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro offers the latest 5G connectivity, offering faster download speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connections. Whether you’re streaming video, gaming online, or downloading large files, 5G will give you the performance you need to get more done.
It also supports 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. With 4G LTE, users can enjoy fast and reliable internet speeds, allowing them to stream videos, browse the web, and download large files quickly.
The 3G and 2G networks provide basic internet access, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow users to connect to other devices and share data. GPS and NFC provide location-based services and allow users to make payments with their phones.
The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro also supports dual-SIM functionality, allowing users to use two different SIM cards at the same time. This is great for those who need to use two different networks or who travel frequently.
Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro Price and Availability
Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro price starts at $299 for the 6GB/128GB variant and $349 for the 8GB / 256GB variant. The Poco X5 Pro is expected to cost around 275,000 Naira in Nigeria.
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The Poco X5 Pro 5G was announced on February 2023 and was available for purchase same month.
Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 12, MIUI 14 for POCO
- Processor: Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor (2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and 2.2 GHz tri-core Cortex-A78 and 1.9 GHz quad-core Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Adreno 642L
- Memory: 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Colours: Black, Blue, Yellow
- Dimension: 162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 181 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), 1B colors, 10 bit color depth, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 5,000,000:1 contrast ~86.8% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 108 MP (wide) f/1.9, PDAF + 8 MP (ultrawide) f/2.2, 120˚ FoV + 2 MP (macro) f/2.4 Triple Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, Slow Motion, Time Lapse
- Front Camera: 16 MP (wide) f/2.4 Camera, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30/60fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.2)
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 800 / 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/6, Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: 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, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, 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: up to 28 hours
- Standby Time: up to 14 days
- Fast Charging: Yes, 67W Fast Charging Capacity, Power Delivery 3.0
