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POCO F5

Reference Price (USD)

$379

Availability and local prices may vary.

Processor

Main Camera

64MP Main Camera with OIS

Display

6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED

Battery

5000 mAh Battery (67W Fast Charging)

Key Features & Connectivity

5G Supported

NFC Enabled

eSIM Support

Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready

Water Resistant

Headphone Jack

ColorsN/A

Water RatingIP53 Splash-proof

Release DateMay 9, 2023

OS SupportNot announced

Made InChina

POCO F5 Overview

The POCO F5 is a Poco smartphone released in May 2023 with a US reference price of $379. It runs on the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, uses a 64MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 5000 mAh battery. It supports 5G.

General Information

Reference Price (USD)

$379

Phone Weight

181 g

Physical Dimensions

161.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm

Build Material

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame

SIM Layout

Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Water & Dust Rating

IP53, dust and splash resistant

Manufactured In

China

Phone Variants

8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB

Display Specs

Display Architecture

AMOLED, Dolby Vision, HDR10+

Screen Estate

6.67 inches

Resolution Metric

1080 x 2400 pixels

Screen Refresh Rate

120Hz

Peak Brightness

1000 nits (peak)

HDR Protocol

HDR10+, Dolby Vision

Hardware and Specification

System on Chip (SoC)

Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Adreno 725

Silicon Fabrication

4 nm

System Memory (RAM)

8GB, 12GB

Internal Storage

256GB

Flash Storage Standard

UFS 3.1

Geekbench Benchmark

1600 / 4300

Primary Camera System

Main Sensor64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS

Ultrawide Lens8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚

Telephoto ZoomNone

Macro Capture2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Front Selfie Camera

Front Resolution16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)

Battery & Charging System

Cell Battery Capacity

5000 mAh

Wired Charging Speed

67W wired, PD3, QC4, 100% in 46 min (advertised)

In-box Charger Brick

No (Charging block sold separately)

Port Type & USB Version

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Network & Connectivity

5G Band Connectivity

Supported

Wireless LAN (WiFi)

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

Bluetooth Protocol

5.3, A2DP, LE

NFC Capability

Yes (Supports contact payments)

Infrared Blaster

Yes (Built-in IR transceiver)

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Yes (Supports legacy analog jacks)

Sensors

Fingerprint Scanner

Side-mounted

Gyroscope

Yes (3-axis gyroscope)

Compass / Magnetometer

Yes (Supports compass apps)

Accelerometer

Yes (Motion detection)

Face Unlock Support

Yes

Software & AI Ecosystem

Operating System (OS)

Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO

Circle to Search support

Generative AI Image Editor

Realtime Live Interpreter

Next-Gen AI Voice assistant

Pros

• Flagship-grade Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor ensures exceptional gaming and multitasking performance.
• 64 MP primary sensor with OIS delivers crisp, blur-free photography even in low light.
• Highly competitive price-to-performance ratio at $379.
• Advanced thermal management allows for sustained heavy workloads without severe throttling.

Cons

• 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro sensors are somewhat lackluster compared to the stellar primary shooter.
• Build quality features a plastic frame, lacking the premium feel of glass and metal competitors.
• MIUI for POCO can occasionally be bogged down by pre-installed bloatware.
• Lacks true optical zoom capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the POCO F5 good for gaming?

Yes, powered by the highly capable Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, the POCO F5 can handle heavy games like Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile at maximum frame rates with excellent thermal stability.

Does the POCO F5 have OIS on its camera?

Absolutely, the 64 MP primary camera features Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), resulting in sharper photos and smoother videos, particularly in low-light environments.

Is the POCO F5 water-resistant?

The POCO F5 typically features an IP53 rating, making it splash and dust resistant, but it is not fully waterproof and should not be submerged.

Does the POCO F5 have an AMOLED display?

Yes, it features a premium 120Hz Flow AMOLED display, delivering vibrant colors, deep blacks, and a buttery-smooth viewing experience.

Can the POCO F5 record 4K video?

Yes, thanks to its powerful ISP and 64 MP sensor, it can record crisp 4K video at 30fps with stabilization.