Xiaomi Poco X5

The Xiaomi Poco X5, launched on February 7, 2023, is a medium-priced smartphone offering a balance of features and performance. It measures 165.9 mm in height, 76.2 mm in width, and 8 mm in depth, with a weight of 189 grams.

Build Quality

The device has a standard, non-foldable design and is available in Jaguar Black, Wildcat Blue, and Supernova Green. The phone's construction consists of a plastic frame and back, which contributes to its relatively light weight. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is easily accessible and provides quick unlocking.

Screen Quality

The Poco X5 features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 395 ppi. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth scrolling and animations. The display can reach a peak brightness of 1200 nits, with 700 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM). It boasts a contrast ratio of 4,500,000:1 and covers the DCI-P3 color gamut. It includes a hole-punch notch for the front camera and features a scratch-resistant, 2.5D curved glass screen. The touch sampling rate is 240Hz, enhancing responsiveness. There is no mention of HDR10 or other HDR certifications.

Camera Performance

The Poco X5 has a triple-camera setup on the rear. The primary camera is a 48MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 0.64µm pixels. The secondary camera is an 8MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. Finally, it has a 2MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing selfie camera is 13MP with an f/2.45 aperture. The rear camera system includes features like night mode 2.0, digital zoom, digital image stabilization, autofocus, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and HDR. It can also record slow-motion video at 120 fps. Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps.

Software Experience

The phone ships with Android 12. The specific user interface isn't detailed, but it can be assumed it comes with Xiaomi's MIUI. The device has the standard set of sensors: an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass. It also features NFC for contactless payments.

Battery Performance

The device has a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 33W fast charging support. It is non-removable, and there is no wireless charging option.

Value for Money

The Poco X5 comes in two configurations: 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. The 8GB/256GB model is priced in the range of $213.99 to $241.48, making it a medium-priced option. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chipset, with an octa-core CPU (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) and an Adreno 619 GPU. Benchmark testing reveals an AnTuTu v10 score of approximately 422,900. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and Dual SIM Dual Standby. The phone has a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support.