Poco, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, has launched its latest smartphone, the Poco F5 5G, in India. The smartphone comes with 5G connectivity and a host of other features that make it a worthy competitor in the mid-range segment. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the Poco F5 5G and what it has to offer.
Design and Display
The Poco F5 5G comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone also features a punch-hole design for the front camera and a fingerprint sensor embedded within the display.
Performance
Under the hood, the Poco F5 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, which is coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone also comes with LiquidCool Technology 2.0, which keeps the device cool even during heavy usage.
Camera
In terms of the camera, the Poco F5 5G features a triple rear camera setup, which includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. For selfies and video calls, the smartphone has a 20-megapixel front camera.
Battery and Connectivity
The Poco F5 5G packs a 4,520mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The smartphone also supports 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.
Software
The smartphone runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 and comes with features like Dark Mode 2.0, Game Turbo 4.0, and Mi Share.
Price and Availability
The Poco F5 5G is available in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 26,999 and Rs. 29,999 respectively. The smartphone will be available for purchase starting May 11 on Flipkart.
Final Thoughts
The Poco F5 5G is a feature-packed smartphone that offers 5G connectivity, a high refresh rate display, a powerful processor, and a great camera setup. With its competitive pricing, the smartphone is set to give tough competition to other mid-range smartphones in the market.
