Overall Score
61.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#2285)61.3
Performance(#3660)62.5
Camera(#2763)44.3
Display(#2697)75.5
Battery(#2541)58.5
Build(#2189)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Poco M5 features a plastic frame and back with a Gorilla Glass 3 front, measuring 164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm and weighing 201 grams, available in Poco Yellow, Icy Blue, and Power Black.
- It has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at 400 nits brightness.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, it offers octa-core performance with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- For selfies, an 8 MP front camera is available.
- The device is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless charging.
- It runs on Android 12 with MIUI 13, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone has a headphone jack and utilizes a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.
- Overall, the Poco M5 combines solid performance with a decent camera and battery life.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, September 05
Announced2022, September 05
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.58"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight201 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPoco Yellow, Icy Blue, Power Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 12, MIUI 13
OS VersionAndroid 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes