POCO F5 Pro and POCO X5 Pro 5G: Mid-Range Smartphones for Any Budget
POCO is a brand that has been gaining more and more followers thanks to its great mid-range smartphones. The POCO F5 Pro and the POCO X5 Pro 5G are two of these whose release dates are just around the corner, arriving in May and February respectively.
Design & Materials
The POCO F5 Pro and the POCO X5 Pro 5G have much in common in terms of design and materials. They both have a polycarbonate body and a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer to protect the screen. They also feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 (WQHD+) on the POCO F5 Pro and 1080 x 2400 (FHD+) on the POCO X5 Pro 5G. Both feature refresh rates of 120 Hz and a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1, with the POCO F5 Pro offering a maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m2 (HBM) and the POCO X5 Pro 5G at 500 cd/m2 (Typ). The POCO F5 Pro offers an 87.1% usable surface area, while the POCO X5 Pro 5G offers 86.3%.
Hardware & Performance
In terms of hardware, the POCO F5 Pro features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 (4 nm) processor, with 8-12 GB RAM (LPDDR5) and 256-512 GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). The AnTuTu v9 score of the POCO F5 Pro is 113713. It also comes with a 5000mm² stainless steel VC vapor chamber for cooling. On the other hand, the POCO X5 Pro 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6 nm) processor, 6-8 GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128-256 GB storage (UFS Storage 2.2). Its AnTuTu v9 score is 535000.
Camera
The cameras of the two smartphones are quite different. The POCO F5 Pro features a triple-camera setup with a 64.0 MP main camera (Omnivision OV64B, f/1.79, CMOS), an 8.0 MP ultrawide camera (Omnivision OV08D10, f/2.2, CMOS) and a 2.0 MP macro camera (Omnivision OV02B10, f/2.4, CMOS), as well as a 16.0 MP selfie camera (Omnivision OV16A1Q, f/2.45). It comes with optical stabilization (OIS), 4K video and 8K video capabilities, a 6P lens and a 120º FOV ultra wide angle lens. The POCO X5 Pro 5G, on the other hand, has a triple-camera setup consisting of a 108.0 MP main camera (Samsung S5KHM2, f/1.9, ISOCELL), an 8.0 MP ultrawide camera (Samsung S5K4H7, f/2.2) and a 2.0 MP macro camera (Omnivision OV02B10, f/2.4), as well as a 16.0 MP selfie camera (Omnivision OV16A1Q, f/2.4). It supports 4K video, a 120° FOV ultra wide angle lens and a 6P lens.
Connectivity
The POCO F5 Pro and the POCO X5 Pro 5G have different connectivity options. The POCO F5 Pro supports Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11 ax), GPS (L1+L5) and infrared. The POCO X5 Pro 5G, on the other hand, comes with Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM, NFC, audio jack, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and infrared.
Battery
The two smartphones come with big batteries. The POCO F5 Pro has a capacity of 5160 mAh with 67W fast charge and wireless charging, as well as reverse charging. The POCO X5 Pro 5G, on the other hand, has a capacity of 5000 mAh and supports 67W fast charging.
The POCO F5 Pro and the POCO X5 Pro 5G are two great mid-range smartphones that offer powerful performance, great design and a lot of features for any budget. If you're looking for the perfect mid-range smartphone for your needs, these two are definitely worth a try.
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
9.4
Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.4
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 8.5 Design & Materials | 8.4 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 8.8 Performance & Hardware | 7.4 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 7.5 Camera | 7.3 Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.3 Connectivity | 8.2 Connectivity |
Battery score | 8.3 Battery | 7.6 Battery |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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User score |
9.6
9 reviews
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9.2
27 reviews
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Specs |
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Inches | 6.67" | 6.67" |
Resolution | WQHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 87% useful | 86% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
75.4 mm 162.8 mm 8.6 mm |
76.0 mm 162.9 mm 7.9 mm |
Weight | 205 g | 181 g |
Micro |
SnapD. 8+ Gen1 Octa-Core |
SnapD. 778 Octa-Core |
RAM | 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
AnTuTu |
1.113.713 v9 |
535.000 v9 |
Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79 OV64B 2 3 |
1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 S5KHM2 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 | SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 12 Snow Cone |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Brand | POCO | POCO |
Aliases | 23013PC75G | 22101320G, Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Release date |
May 2023, 23 days ago |
February 2023, 3 months ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Size |
75.4 mm
Print 3D Model
162.8 mm 8.6 mm See more details
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76.0 mm
Print 3D Model
162.9 mm 7.9 mm See more details
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Weight | 205 g | 181 g |
Usable surface | 87 % | 86 % |
Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Resistance | IP53 | IP53 |
Colors |
Black
White
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Black
Blue
Yellow
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Diagonal | 6.67" | 6.67" |
Type | AMOLED • CSOT C6 | AMOLED |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
WQHD+ 1440 x 3200 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
Density | 526 Pixels per inch | 395 Pixels per inch |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) |
CPU | 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.9 GHz |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 4 nm | 6 nm |
Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz | Adreno 642L |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
Type | RAM LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X RAM |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Score |
1.113.713
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 98% of devices
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535.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Type | UFS Storage 3.1 | UFS Storage 2.2 |
SD Slot | No | No |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Fingerprint | Yes, in screen | Yes, on the side |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Sensors |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | Yes | Yes |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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No. of cameras | Triple rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 64 Mpx | 108 Mpx |
Sensor | Omnivision OV64B | Samsung S5KHM2 |
Type | CMOS | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.79 | ƒ/ 1.9 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | 0.70 µm | 0.70 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | 1-9 (3x3) |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/1.52" |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Flash | Dual LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | No |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 1920 fps |
Yes, 240 fps |
Others |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 16 Mpx | 16 Mpx |
Sensor | Omnivision OV16A1Q | Omnivision OV16A1Q |
Type | PureCel | PureCel |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.45 | ƒ/ 2.4 |
Pixel size | 1.00 µm | 1.00 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" | 1/3.06" |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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DxOMark Score | -- | -- |
Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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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 F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
Type |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Navigation |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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USB |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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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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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Others |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Capacity |
5160 mAh
See more details
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5000 mAh
See more details
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Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
Fast charge |
Yes, 67.0W |
Yes, 67.0W |
Others |
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Poco F5 Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |