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.
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
9.1
Ki Cost-effective Score |
7.8
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 8.9 Design & Materials | 8.4 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 8.4 Performance & Hardware | 8.6 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 7.5 Camera | 7.4 Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.1 Connectivity | 8.2 Connectivity |
Battery score | 7.8 Battery | 8.3 Battery |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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User score |
9.2
106 reviews
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8.9
42 reviews
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Specs |
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Inches | 6.67" | 6.67" |
Resolution | FHD+ | WQHD+ |
Usable surface | 89% useful | 87% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
74.9 mm
161.1 mm 7.9 mm |
75.4 mm
162.8 mm 8.6 mm |
Weight | 181 g | 205 g |
Micro |
SnapD. 7+ Gen2 Octa-Core |
SnapD. 8+ Gen1 Octa-Core |
RAM | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
AnTuTu |
1.134.558 v10 |
1.317.798 v10 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh |
Main Camera |
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64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79 OV64B 2 3 |
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64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79 OV64B 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 | SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 13 Tiramisu |
Poco F5 Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Brand | POCO | POCO |
Aliases | 23049PCD8G, Poco F5 5G, marble | 23013PC75G |
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Release date |
May 2023, 6 months ago |
May 2023, 6 months ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
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Size |
74.9 mm
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161.1 mm
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7.9 mm
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75.4 mm
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162.8 mm
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8.6 mm
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Weight | 181 g | 205 g |
Usable surface | 89 % | 87 % |
Materials | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
Resistance | IP53 | IP53 |
Colors |
Black
White
Blue
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Black
White
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Diagonal | 6.67" | 6.67" |
Type | AMOLED | AMOLED • CSOT C6 |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
WQHD+ 1440 x 3200 px |
Density | 402 Pixels per inch | 526 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
CPU | 1x2.91GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.49GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510 | 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 4 nm | 4 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | Adreno 725 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz |
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RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Type | RAM LPDDR5 | RAM LPDDR5 |
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Score |
1.134.558
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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1.317.798
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 96% of devices
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Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Type | UFS Storage 3.1 | UFS Storage 3.1 |
SD Slot | No | No |
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Fingerprint | Yes, on the side | Yes, in screen |
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Sensors |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | Yes | Yes |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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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" |
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Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 240 fps |
Yes, 1920 fps |
Others |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 16 Mpx | 16 Mpx |
Sensor | Samsung S5K3P9 | Omnivision OV16A1Q |
Type | ISOCELL | PureCel |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.45 | ƒ/ 2.45 |
Pixel size | 1.12 µm | 1.00 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | -- |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/3.06" |
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DxOMark Score | -- | -- |
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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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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Full Active | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
Type |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Navigation |
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USB |
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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 |
0.857 W/Kg on head
0.860 W/Kg on body |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5160 mAh
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Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
Fast charge |
Yes, 67.0W |
Yes, 67.0W |
Others |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |