The Poco F5 is a recent addition to Xiaomi’s mid-range smartphone lineup, launched by the sub-brand Poco in May 2023. As a member of the Poco F series, it comes alongside the Poco F5 Pro. The phone boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, offering 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset. It comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, providing ample space for apps, media, and other files. The Poco F5 also features a triple-camera setup on the back and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, ensuring that the phone can be charged quickly and efficiently.
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Xiaomi Poco F5 Key Specs and Features
- 6.67 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi density), ~88.9% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO
- Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 8GB, 12GB RAM
- 64 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Triple Rear Camera
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (side mounted)
- 256GB Built-in Storage
- 4G LTE Support
- 5G Support
- 67W Fast Charging Capacity
- 5000 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery
Design
Oppo certainly knows how to create smartphones that leave a lasting impression. The Xiaomi Poco F5 is a prime example of this, featuring an eye-catching design that is sure to turn heads. The android phone boasts a sleek, glossy back with curved edges that seamlessly blend into the thin frame on the sides. This design is both elegant and captivating, making it a feast for the eyes.
It has a thickness of 7.9 mm and weighs 181g, making slimmer and lighter than some other mid-range smartphones, hence, it’s quite comfortable to hold.
Xiaomi Poco F5 also has a large 6.67-inch display with thin bezels on the sides and a small punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera in the top center. For the rear camera setup, Xiaomi went for individual camera rings instead of a whole camera island piece. These triple camera bump protrudes slightly from the body to protect the camera lenses.
The power button, which doubles as the fingerprint sensor and volume rocker are located on the right side of the phone, while the bottom house the USB-C connector, loudspeaker grille and the SIM card tray, however, there is no room for a microSD card. The top also accommodates a 3.5mm audio jack, the second speaker grille and an IR blaster.
Display
Xiaomi Poco F5 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a pixel density of 395 pixels per inch (ppi), which results in sharp and clear images.
One of the standout features of the display is its 120Hz refresh rate, which makes the user interface and animations feel incredibly smooth. The display also has a 480Hz touch sampling rate, which helps reduce input lag and makes the phone feel even more responsive.
The display supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, which means that content looks stunning and vibrant, with deep blacks and bright highlights. The Poco F5’s display also has a peak brightness of up to 1000 nits, which is one of the brightest displays on the market, making it easy to see even in direct sunlight.
It also has the ability to produce 68 billion colors, which allows for more accurate color representation and better color accuracy overall.
Additionally, the Xiaomi Poco F5’s display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which is a highly durable glass that is resistant to scratches and cracks.
Camera
The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a triple-camera setup on the rear, which includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and 2-megapixel macro lens. The primary sensor has a large 1/1.12-inch sensor size, 1.4μm pixel size, and an f/1.8 aperture. It supports both Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). For video recording, this sensor also supports 4K video recording at 30fps.
The ultra-wide-angle lens has a 120-degree field of view, which is great for capturing wide landscapes or group shots. The macro lens allows you to get up close to your subject and capture fine details. These two supporting lens can add some versatility to your photography.
On the front, the Poco F5 has a 16-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/2.5 for selfies and video calls. The front-facing camera also supports 1080p video recording at 30fps.
Hardware and Software
The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a powerful hardware configuration that includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is a mid-range chipset that provides excellent performance and power efficiency, making it well-suited for gaming and other intensive tasks.
This octa-core chip has a Cortex-X2 clocked at 2.91 GHz, coupled with 3x Cortex-A710 cores ticking at 2.49 GHz along with energy-efficient Cortex-A510 cores running at 1.8 GHz. It is also backed up by Adreno 725 that clocks at 580 MHz for intensive graphics processing.
Furthermore, there is a 5000mAh battery to power this device. The battery supports fast charging up to 67W, which allows the device to be charged quickly.
In terms of connectivity, the Poco F5 supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC. It also has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The device has a dual SIM card slot that allows for the use of two SIM cards simultaneously.
On the software side, the Xiaomi Poco F5 runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13, which is Xiaomi’s custom skin that offers a range of features and customizations. MIUI 13 comes with a range of features such as Smart Devices toggle for easier management , floating windows, and a redesigned control center, among others. It also includes a range of performance and security optimizations to ensure a smooth and secure user experience.
Xiaomi Poco F5 Price and Availbility
Xiaomi Poco F5 price starts at $410 /€429.90 /£449/ Rs. 29,999. The Poco F5 price in Nigeria is expected about ₦182,000.
Xiaomi Poco F5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Poco F5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO
- Processor: Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa Core Processor (2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 and 2.49 GHz tri-core Cortex-A710 and 1.8 GHz quad-core Cortex-A510)
- GPU: Adreno 725
- Memory: 8GB, 12GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Blue, White
- Dimension: 161.1 x 75 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 (~395 ppi density), 20:9 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak) Brightness, ~88.9% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 64 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS + 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, gyro-EIS
- Front Camera: 16 MP (wide), f/2.5 Camera, 1080p@30/60fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 256GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 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
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 Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.3, 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: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
- 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: –
- 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: –
- 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: 67W Fast Charging Capacity
