Poco X5 Pro 5G, Poco X5 5G Launched Globally: Price, Specifications

The Poco X5 Pro 5G runs MIUI 14 based on Android 12.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Richa Sharma | Updated: 6 February 2023 18:54 IST

Poco X5 Pro 5G, Poco X5 5G Launched Globally: Price, Specifications

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Poco X5 Pro 5G is available in three colour options - black, blue and yellow

Highlights

Poco X5 series includes a base and a Pro model
The Poco X5 Pro has a 120Hz Xfinity AMOLED display
The Pro model also includes a 108-megapixel main camera

Poco X5 5G series has been officially launched globally. The series consists of a base Poco X5 5G and a Poco X5 Pro 5G model. The Poco X5 Pro was previously reported to launch as a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, which made its debut in China in December 2022. Both the Poco X5 Pro and Poco X5 are 5G-supported devices and run Android 12 out of the box. The Poco X5 Pro variant is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, while the Poco X5 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.

Poco X5 Pro 5G, Poco X5 5G price, availability

Poco has officially announced the launch of the Poco X5 Pro 5G and the Poco X5 5G. The Poco X5 Pro 5G is available in two storage configurations — 6GB RAM +128GB storage, priced at $299 (roughly Rs. 24,700), with an early bird offer of $249 (roughly Rs. 20,600) and 8GB RAM +256GB internal storage, priced at $349 (roughly Rs. 28,900), with an early bird offer of $299 (roughly Rs. 24,700). The Pro variant was also launched in India starting at Rs. 22,999. It is offered in three colourways - black, blue and yellow.

The base model is also available in two configuration variants — 6GB RAM +128GB storage, and 8GB RAM +256GB internal storage. The former is priced at $249 (roughly Rs. 20,600) globally, with an early bird offer starting at $199 (roughly Rs.16,500). The higher configuration of the Poco X5 5G is priced at $299 (roughly Rs. 24,700) globally, with an early bird offer starting at $249 (roughly Rs. 20,600). It is offered in three colour options - green, blue and black.

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Poco X5 Pro 5G, Poco X5 5G specifications, features

Poco X5 Pro 5G runs MIUI 14 based on Android 12 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. The smartphone features a 6.67-inch FHD+ Xfinity AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Pro variant of the Poco X5 series has a triple rear camera set-up with a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor. It also features a 16-megapixel front camera. Packing a 5,000mAh battery, the Poco X5 Pro 5G supports 67W fast charging.

On the other hand, the Poco X5 5G supports nano-SIM and runs MIUI 14 based on Android 12. The smartphone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED full-HD+ screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.

The Poco X5 5G's triple rear camera setup includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor. The front-facing camera has a 16-megapixel sensor. For connectivity options, the smartphone supports Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC connectivity. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support of up to 33W.

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Poco X5

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Poco X5 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display
Great performance
Long battery life
Good main camera performance
Lightweight design

Bad
Still using Android 12
Average secondary rear cameras
Plastic build is a downgrade

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Display 6.67-inch

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More