Technical sheet of POCO M5
Description
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The Poco M5 is a mid-range smartphone released by POCO in September 2022. It features a 6.58 inch LCD IPS display with 1080x2408 resolution (FHD+), 500 cd/m² brightness, and 1500:1 contrast ratio, offering users an excellent viewing experience. The phone also has a metal body and 83.2% usable surface.
Under the hood, the Poco M5 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) (6nm) processor and has options for 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB or 128GB of UFS Storage 2.2. It has an AnTuTu (v9) score of 355000 and is equipped with a side fingerprint sensor for added security.
Camera wise, the Poco M5 features a triple camera setup with a main Samsung S5KJN1 sensor of 50.0Mpx with f/1.8 aperture and ISOCELL technology, a depth portrait mode lens of 2.0Mpx with f/2.4 aperture, and a macro lens of 2.0Mpx with f/2.4 aperture. It also has a front-facing 5.0Mpx selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and CMOS technology. The Poco M5 is capable of shooting 4K videos as well.
For connectivity, the Poco M5 supports Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM, NFC, audio jack, and infrared. It also has a 5000mAh battery with 18.0W fast charging support, but it lacks wireless charging capabilities.
The Poco M5 is one of the most affordable mid-range smartphones in the market. It offers good battery life and the triple camera setup is solid for its price point. However, it is not suitable for gaming and it doesn't have 5G support. The camera quality could also be better and some may find that the lack of wireless charging is a downside. If you're looking for a budget-friendly mid-range device, the Poco M5 is a great option. The Poco M5S is another device in the same series which many consider to be an improvement over the Poco M5.
Brand
| Brand | POCO |
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| Aliases | Xiaomi Poco M5, 22071219CG |
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Release Date
| Release date | September 2022, 3 years ago |
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Design & Materials of POCO M5
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Structure
| Size | 76.1 mm•164.0 mm•8.9 mm Print 3D ModelSee more details |
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| Weight | 201 g |
| Usable surface | 83 % |
| Materials | Metal |
| Resistance certificates (dust, water) | IP54 |
| Colors | Black Yellow Green |
Screen
| Diagonal |
6.58"
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| Type | LCD IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 px • FHD+ |
| Density | 410 ppi • Very high density |
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According to our users, the 90Hz IPS screen offers good colors and fluidity, although its brightness is insufficient under direct sunlight or when the device heats up.
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Performance & Hardware of POCO M5
Processor
| Model | MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) |
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| CPU | 2x Cortex•A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex•A55 2.0 GHz |
| Type | Octa-Core |
| Nanometer | 6 nm |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| 64 Bits | Yes |
Graphics
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
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RAM
| RAM | 4 GB |
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| Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
Antutu
| Score |
414.500
• Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 68% of devices
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Storage
| Capacity | 64 GB |
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| Type | UFS Storage 2.2 |
| SD Slot | Yes , Independent SD slot |
Security
| Fingerprint | Yes, on the side |
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Sensors
| Fingerprint | Yes |
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| Proximity | Yes |
| Light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Notifications LED | -- |
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| Cooling system | No |
| Gaming buttons | No |
According to our users, the Helio G99 processor offers fluid performance for everyday tasks and not very demanding games. However, many report slowdowns and overheating after updates or prolonged use.
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Camera of POCO M5
Triple rear camera
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| Resolution | 50 Mpx |
| Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 |
| Type | ISOCELL |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" |
| Pixel size | 0.64 µm |
| Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) |
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- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.4
- Sensor
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- Type
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- Pixel size
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- 3
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.4
- Sensor
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- Type
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- Pixel size
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| Flash | LED |
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| Optical Stabilisation | No |
| Slow Motion Video | No, 30 fps |
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Selfie
| Resolution | 5 Mpx |
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| Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 |
| Sensor | -- |
| Type | CMOS |
| Pixel size | -- |
According to our users, the main camera is decent for daytime photos, but quality significantly decreases in low-light conditions. The front camera and night mode receive negative reviews.
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Network compatibility
Connectivity of POCO M5
Bands
| 4G LTE | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B20 (800), B28b (700), B28a (700), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500) |
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| 3G | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
| 2G | B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
SIM card
| Type | Dual SIM
Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
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Wi-Fi
| Standards | 802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac |
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Bluetooth
| Version | Bluetooth 5.3 LELow energy consumption |
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Navigation
| Supports | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
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USB
| Charging | Yes |
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| Mass Storage | Yes |
| USB On-The-Go (OTG) | Yes |
| USB Type C | Yes |
SAR
| American measurement |
0.851 W/Kg on head,
0.674 W/Kg on body The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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- NFC
- Yes
- Audio Jack
- Yes
- Radio FM
- Yes
- Computer sync
- Yes
- OTA sync
- Yes
- Infrared
- Yes
- Tethering.
- Yes
- VoLTE
- Yes
According to our users, connectivity is a weak point, with reports of instability and lost notifications. NFC is positively valued, but some find it slow.
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Battery of POCO M5
| Capacity | 5000 mAh See more details |
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| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Fast charge | Yes , 18.0W |
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According to our users, the battery is one of its strong points, offering excellent autonomy. Opinions on the 18W fast charging are varied, with some considering it adequate and others slow.
- 6%Two days or more
- 39%More than one day
- 31%One day
- 22%Less than a day
- 2%Less than half day
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Software of POCO M5
Software
| Operating System |
Android 12
Snow Cone
MIUI V13 (Android 12) |
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| Google Services | With Google Mobile Services |
- 8%It comes with a clean operating system
- 69%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
- 24%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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- 27%Every two months or less
- 38%Every six months
- 27%Once a year
- 9%Never
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Reviews
User reviews about the POCO M5
User score
- 23
- 18
- 5
- 3
- 2
- Screen7.2
- Performance7.0
- Camera6.3
- Connectivity7.8
- Battery7.4
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Kimovil users believe this smartphone offers good value for money, especially its 6GB RAM version. They consider it suitable for daily use and basic tasks. However, there's a general feeling that its performance can deteriorate after updates or a year of use, becoming slow and prone to errors.
Latest reviews added
- "Terrible phone with a horrific UI"
I know I can’t demand too much from a phone that costs under 150 euros when I bought it, but the experience with it is absolutely horrific and ridiculous. Even though it is powered by a G99 and has 6GB of RAM, the performance still feels terrible. The connectivity is unstable, and I often miss many important notifications because of this Poco UI. The only good thing I can see is that the battery is pretty good. It can last about two days or more without recharging, but the slow charging is a downside and doesn’t seem to matter much.
Pros- Good battry
- Pretty durable when you inconsistenly dropping it
Cons- Poor screen quality
- Teribble Performance
- Lack of conectivity
- Slow charging
- There are so many bugs in the UI
- 2.2
- Screen2.0
- Performance4.6
- Camera1.5
- Connectivity5.0
- Battery9.0
View answers - It's good for social media but not really for gaming.
Ram and storage very good, camera really good in daytime but I'm gaming the phone has some annoying frame drop, for example I play Fortnite on 30 to 16 fps and 60 to 45 fps in call of duty mobile on medium graphics with filters.
- 5.4
- Screen6.2
- Performance5.3
- Camera6.0
- Connectivity8.0
- Battery5.0
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