Poco X5 Pro 5G: A Mid-Range Phone with Flagship Features
Move over POCO X4 Pro 5G, the POCO X5 Pro 5G has arrived on the scene, and it’s the newest player in India’s midrange smartphone market. With an impressive array of features and a reasonable price point, the POCO X5 Pro 5G is ready to take the mid-range segment by storm. POCO aims to turn up the heat on the competition by launching this new phone, which boasts a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor and rivals heavy hitters like the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus and Realme 10 Pro. While it may not have the latest Android 13 OS or OIS in its camera, the POCO X5 Pro 5G still offers a top-notch multimedia experience and excellent performance with impressive battery life. So get ready to meet your new favorite mid-range smartphone, the POCO X5 Pro 5G!
Design
The Poco X5 Pro 5G – a sleek and stylish device is sure to turn heads. With its flat design and lightweight plastic body, this phone is a dream to hold and use. And let’s talk about that stunning Horizon Blue color! It’s shiny and eye-catching, but beware – it does tend to collect smudges.
The front of the phone is all about the screen, with barely-there bezels and a thin chin at the bottom. On the right side, you’ll see the power and volume buttons, while the left side is entirely unadorned. And if you’re a music lover, you’ll appreciate the 3.5mm headphone jack on the top of the device, along with a speaker grille, IR emitter, and noise cancellation mic.
But it’s not just about looks – the Poco X5 Pro 5G also boasts some impressive features. The three camera sensors on the back, along with an LED flash, capture stunning photos and videos. And with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protecting the screen and IP53 certification for dust and water resistance, you can rest easy knowing your phone is well-protected.
Display
Get ready for the ultimate viewing experience with the new Poco X5 Pro 5G! This phone features a striking 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, and it’s sure to dazzle you with its size and clarity. And with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, your viewing experience will be smoother than ever.
But the Poco X5 Pro 5G isn’t just about looks – it’s also designed for optimal functionality. With a touch sampling ratio of 240Hz, you’ll be able to navigate your phone and play games easily. And with Dolby Vision and HDR 10+ support, you can stream all your favorite shows and movies in high definition from top streaming services like YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix.
But the best part? The Poco X5 Pro 5G boasts a whopping 500 nits and 900 screen visibility, making it super easy to read content on the screen – no more squinting or struggling to make out the small text.
Camera
The Poco X5 Pro 5G houses a remarkable triple rear camera setup that captures stunning visuals. With a primary lens of 108MP and an aperture of f/1.9, you can expect crisp and clear images every time. The secondary lens, which is 8MP with a wide aperture of f/2.2 and a 120-degree field of view, enables you to take breathtaking landscape shots. The third sensor is a 2MP macro lens, perfect for taking close-up photos of small objects. The LED flash and monochrome settings enhance your slow-motion videos, which can be shot at 960/240/120fps at 720p and 120fps at 1080p. The rear camera is capable of recording videos in 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps, as well as slow-motion videos at 1080p at 120 FPS and 720p at 120/240/960 FPS. Though the overall composition is great, the camera lacks details.
Battery
The Poco X5 Pro 5G boasts a robust 5,000mAh battery that can last you an entire day without reaching for the charger. And when you do need to charge it up, you won’t have to wait long, thanks to the included 67W charger. It takes only around 50-55 minutes to give your phone a full charge. Plus, if you need to give a little boost to another device, the phone also supports wired reverse charging at 5W.
Software
The powerful Poco X5 Pro 5G runs on Android 12 and boasts the MIUI 14 interface, which offers a handy compartmentalized section for all your apps – making it super easy to find what you need in a flash.
But that’s not all – the Poco X5 Pro is packed with intelligent features that will make your life easier than ever. With the ability to clone certain apps, you can keep your personal and work profiles separate and organized. And with plenty of other customization options in the settings section, you can make this phone your own.
Performance
This baby is powered by a cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (6nm) chipset that not only supports 5G but also boasts a whopping octa-core processor with clock speeds up to 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 (Kryo 670 Prime).
And let’s not forget the Adreno 642L GPU, which provides lightning-fast graphics rendering for all your favorite games. With 8GB of RAM to assist the processor in handling every task with ease, you’ll never experience any lag while multitasking or switching between apps.
But what really sets the X5 Pro apart from the competition is its 12-layer graphite heat dissipation technology, which ensures that the phone stays cool and manages heat effectively – even during intense gaming sessions.
And with a massive 256GB of ROM available for storage, you’ll never have to worry about running out of space for all your photos, videos, and apps.
Conclusion
The Poco X5 Pro 5G, priced at Rs 24,999 for the 8GB+256GB (review unit), is a great all-rounder with top-notch performance and battery life. The lightweight design and stereo speakers are the cherries on top, along with the pre-installed MIUI 14. However, it lacks OIS, a feature that the recently launched Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G offers in the same price range. But if you don’t mind missing out on the Android 13 operating system and OIS, the Poco X5 Pro 5G should be at the top of your list for midrange 5G smartphones.
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