POCO F4 5G & POCO F5: Two Powerful Mid-Range Smartphones From POCO
POCO is a well-known Chinese brand that has made its mark in the world of smartphones with its superb mid-range offerings. It has now announced two new devices, the POCO F4 5G & the POCO F5. Both these devices offer excellent specs and features at an affordable price point, making them ideal for those looking for an upgrade.
The POCO F4 5G was released in June 2022, while the POCO F5 was released in May 2023. Let’s take a look at what each device has to offer.
The POCO F4 5G comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+), a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1300 cd/m². It also has a 5000000:1 contrast ratio and HDR10+, making it a great choice for those who want to watch movies or play games with excellent visuals. The usable surface is 86.3%, which helps provide an immersive experience.
Under the hood, this phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) 7nm processor. It comes with 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and 128GB or 256GB of UFS Storage 3.1. The AnTuTu score for this device is 715000. This phone also features a fingerprint sensor on the side for enhanced security. It also has a liquid-cooled VC heat dissipation area of 3112mm².
In terms of the camera, the POCO F4 5G has a triple camera setup. This includes a 64.0Mpx Omnivision OV64B main camera with a f/1.79 aperture and a CMOS sensor, an 8.0Mpx Omnivision OV8856 wide angle lens with a f/2.2 aperture and a CMOS sensor, and a 2.0Mpx GalaxyCore GC02M1 macro lens with a f/2.4 aperture and a Pixel size 1.750. It also features Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K Video, an Ultra wide angle 119º FOV, and a 6P lens. For selfies, this phone has a Sony IMX596 20.0Mpx f/2.4 front camera.
In terms of connectivity, the POCO F4 5G features Dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5), and Infrared. It also has a 4500mAh battery with 67.0W fast charging.
The POCO F5 is the newly released phone with some upgraded specs and features. This phone comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+), a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a max brightness HBM of 1000 cd/m². It also has a 5000000:1 contrast ratio and HDR10+. The usable surface is 89%.
Under the hood, the POCO F5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 (4nm) processor. It comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and 256GB of UFS Storage 3.1. The AnTuTu score for this device is 969903. It also features a fingerprint sensor on the side for enhanced security. It also has a super diffusion conduction VC vapor chamber of 3725mm².
In terms of the camera, the POCO F5 has a triple camera setup. This includes a 64.0Mpx Omnivision OV64B main camera with a f/1.79 aperture and a Pixel size 1.400, an 8.0Mpx Sony IMX355 wide angle lens with a f/2.2 aperture and a Pixel size 1.120, and a 2.0Mpx GalaxyCore GC02M1 macro lens. It also features Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K Video, an Ultra wide angle 119º lens, and Macro up to 4cm. For selfies, this phone has a Samsung S5K3P9 16.0Mpx f/2.45 front camera with a pixel size of 1.120.
In terms of connectivity, the POCO F5 features Dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Audio Jack, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and Infrared. It also has a 5000mAh battery with 67.0W fast charging.
Both the POCO F4 5G & POCO F5 are excellent options for those who are looking for a powerful mid-range smartphone. They both feature great screens, powerful hardware, and excellent camera setups. Furthermore, they come at an affordable price point, making them a great deal for those looking to upgrade their devices without breaking the bank.
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.5
Ki Cost-effective Score |
9.0
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 7.9 Design & Materials | 8.9 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 7.7 Performance & Hardware | 8.4 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 7.4 Camera | 7.5 Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.3 Connectivity | 8.1 Connectivity |
Battery score | 6.0 Battery | 7.8 Battery |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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User score |
9.1
39 reviews
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9.1
108 reviews
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Specs |
![]() Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Inches | 6.67" | 6.67" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 86% useful | 89% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
75.9 mm
163.2 mm 7.7 mm |
74.9 mm
161.1 mm 7.9 mm |
Weight | 195 g | 181 g |
Micro |
SnapD. 870 Octa-Core |
SnapD. 7+ Gen2 Octa-Core |
RAM | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
AnTuTu |
790.146 v10 |
1.134.558 v10 |
Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79 OV64B 2 3 |
1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79 OV64B 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 | SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 13 Tiramisu |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Brand | POCO | POCO |
Aliases | 22021211RG | 23049PCD8G, Poco F5 5G, marble |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Release date |
June 2022, 1 year ago |
May 2023, 6 months ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Size |
75.9 mm
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163.2 mm
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7.7 mm
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74.9 mm
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161.1 mm
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7.9 mm
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Weight | 195 g | 181 g |
Usable surface | 86 % | 89 % |
Materials | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
Resistance | IP53 | IP53 |
Colors |
Black
Gray
Green
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Black
White
Blue
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Diagonal | 6.67" | 6.67" |
Type | AMOLED • Samsung E4 | AMOLED |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
Density | 395 Pixels per inch | 402 Pixels per inch |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 |
CPU | 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz | 1x2.91GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.49GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510 |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 7 nm | 4 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Adreno 725 |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Type | RAM LPDDR5 | RAM LPDDR5 |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Score |
790.146
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
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1.134.558
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Type | UFS Storage 3.1 | UFS Storage 3.1 |
SD Slot | No | No |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Fingerprint | Yes, on the side | Yes, on the side |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Sensors |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | Yes | Yes |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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No. of cameras | Triple rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 64 Mpx | 64 Mpx |
Sensor | Omnivision OV64B | Omnivision OV64B |
Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.79 | ƒ/ 1.79 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | 0.70 µm | 0.70 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2" |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Flash | LED | Dual LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 960 fps |
Yes, 240 fps |
Others |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 20 Mpx | 16 Mpx |
Sensor | Sony IMX596 | Samsung S5K3P9 |
Type | CMOS | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.4 | ƒ/ 2.45 |
Pixel size | 0.80 µm | 1.12 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/3.1" |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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DxOMark Score | -- | -- |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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5G |
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4G LTE |
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3G |
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2G |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Full Active |
Type |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Navigation |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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USB |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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0.857 W/Kg on head
0.860 W/Kg on body |
POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Others |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Capacity |
4500 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Polymer |
Fast charge |
Yes, 67.0W |
Yes, 67.0W |
Others |
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POCO F4 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |