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POCO X5

Reference Price (USD)

$249

Availability and local prices may vary.

Processor

Powered by Snapdragon 695 5G

Main Camera

48MP Main Camera

Display

6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED

Battery

5000 mAh Battery (33W Fast Charging)

Key Features & Connectivity

5G Supported
NFC Enabled
eSIM Support
Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
ColorsBlack, Green, Blue
Water RatingIP53 Splash-proof
Release DateFebruary 7, 2023
OS SupportNot announced
Made InChina

POCO X5 Overview

The POCO X5 is a Poco smartphone released in February 2023 with a US reference price of $249. It runs on the Snapdragon 695 5G, has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, uses a 48MP Main Camera and packs a 5000 mAh battery. It supports 5G.

General Information

Reference Price (USD)
$249
Phone Weight
189 g
Physical Dimensions
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Layout
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust Rating
IP53, dust and splash resistant
Manufactured In
China
Phone Variants
6GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB

Display Specs

Display Architecture
Super AMOLED
Screen Estate
6.67 inches
Resolution Metric
1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Refresh Rate
120Hz
Peak Brightness
700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)

Hardware and Specification

System on Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Adreno 619
Silicon Fabrication
6 nm
System Memory (RAM)
6GB, 8GB
Internal Storage
128GB, 256GB
Flash Storage Standard
UFS 2.2
Geekbench Benchmark
650 / 1900

Primary Camera System

Main Sensor48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Ultrawide Lens8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚
Telephoto ZoomNone
Macro Capture2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Front Selfie Camera

Front Resolution13 MP, f/2.5, (wide)

Battery & Charging System

Cell Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
Wired Charging Speed
33W wired, 100% in 60 min (advertised)
Wireless Charging
No
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
Bluetooth Protocol
5.1
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 12, MIUI 13 for POCO
Circle to Search support
No
Generative AI Image Editor
No
Realtime Live Interpreter
No
Next-Gen AI Voice assistant
No

Pros

  • • Snapdragon 695 provides solid 5G connectivity and superb battery efficiency for extended daily usage.
  • • The 120Hz AMOLED display ensures smooth scrolling and vivid visuals uncommon at this price point.
  • • A large 5000mAh battery pairs beautifully with the efficient chip for true all-day endurance.
  • • Features expandable storage via a microSD slot.

Cons

  • • The 48 MP camera struggles with dynamic range and low-light scenarios compared to its Pro sibling.
  • • Video recording is capped at 1080p at 30fps due to ISP limitations of the Snapdragon 695.
  • • The single bottom-firing speaker lacks the depth and volume of stereo setups.
  • • The 33W charging is relatively slow compared to modern fast-charging standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the POCO X5 record 4K video?

No, due to the limitations of the Snapdragon 695 processor, the POCO X5 is restricted to 1080p video recording.

Does the POCO X5 have an AMOLED screen?

Yes, it features a 6.67-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, offering excellent contrast and fluid animations.

How is the battery life on the POCO X5?

Battery life is exceptional. The combination of a 5000mAh battery and an efficient 6nm processor easily provides a full day of heavy use.

Is the POCO X5 a 5G phone?

Yes, the Snapdragon 695 chipset includes a 5G modem, providing fast and reliable next-gen network connectivity.

Does the POCO X5 have a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Yes, it includes a 3.5mm audio jack, allowing you to use standard wired headphones without an adapter.

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