Poco F5 vs Poco F5 Pro: Comparison

POCO F5 & POCO F5 Pro: Introducing the Latest Mid-Range Smartphone Innovations from POCO

POCO has just announced the release of their new mid-range smartphones, POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro. These two phones boast a variety of features that make them stand out from other mid-range devices.

Design & Materials

The POCO F5 showcases a sleek and modern design with its 6.67 inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080×2400 (FHD+) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It also has a 5000000:1 contrast ratio and support for HDR10+ technology. The phone has an 89% usable surface and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone will be available in glass and polycarbonate materials.

The POCO F5 Pro is slightly larger than the F5 at 6.67 inches, but it boasts a 1440x3200 WQHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It also has 5000000:1 contrast ratio and HDR10+ technology. The usable surface ratio is 87.1%. The F5 Pro will come with a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a stainless steel VC vapor chamber, which provides a better cooling system.

Hardware

Under the hood, the POCO F5 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 (4nm) processor, 8GB or 12GB of RAM (with LPDDR5 technology), and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The AnTuTu v9 score is 969903, meaning that it should offer good performance. The F5 also has a fingerprint side scanner for added security.

The F5 Pro has a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 (4nm) processor, 8GB or 12GB of RAM (with LPDDR5 technology), and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. With an AnTuTu v9 score of 1113713, the F5 Pro should offer even better performance than the F5. The F5 Pro also has a fingerprint display scanner for added security.

Camera

Both phones feature a triple camera setup, with the main camera being an Omnivision OV64B 64Mpx f/1.79 CMOS sensor. The wide angle lens is an Sony IMX355 8Mpx f/2.2 with pixel size 1.120, while the macro lens is a GalaxyCore GC02M1 2Mpx f/2.4. The selfie camera is a Samsung S5K3P9 16Mpx f/2.45 with pixel size 1.120. The camera also has optical stabilization (OIS), 4K video recording, and ultra wide angle lens at 119º and macro up to 4 cm.

Connectivity

The F5 and F5 Pro both have Bluetooth 5.3, Dual SIM, NFC, Audio Jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and infrared. The F5 Pro additionally features GPS (L1+L5).

Battery

The POCO F5 packs a 5000mAh battery that supports a fast charge of up to 67 W, while the F5 Pro has a 5160mAh battery with fast charging of 67 W and wireless charging capabilities.

Conclusion

POCO’s mid-range F5 and F5 Pro are both impressive devices that offer a great combination of features and specifications. The F5 has a modern design and plenty of powerful hardware, while the F5 Pro takes things a step further with an even more powerful processor and enhanced camera capabilities. Both phones have high-end displays, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support, and good battery life. If you’re looking for a great mid-range device, the POCO F5 and F5 Pro are definitely worth considering.