Poco X5 Pro 5G Review: A decent mid-range smartphone you can buy
Poco X5 Pro 5G Review: Poco recently launched the Poco X5 Pro 5G in India, a mid-range smartphone that offers decent features and aims to compete with rival brands in its segment. With a 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, the Poco X5 Pro 5G is definitely worth considering.
Poco X5 Pro price and colors
This new X-series smartphone competes with OnePlus Nord 2, Nothing Phone (1) and Realme 10 Pro Plus. The device comes in Astral Black, Horizon Blue and Yellow colors with prices starting at Rs 22,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and Rs 24,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. I had a chance to use the yellow variant for a week and here is my review of the new Poco smartphone.
Poco X5 Pro Design
Starting with the design, the yellow Poco X5 Pro 5G is visually stunning. Weighing only 181 grams and 7.9 mm thick, the device is light and has a glossy-matte finish that hardly attracts fingerprints. The smooth edges and curved corners of the phone make it easy to use with one hand, and the glossy surface adds to the charm. The only downside is the placement of the Poco text next to the camera module. Overall, the Poco X5 Pro 5G offers a great hand feel and hits all the right spots when it comes to design. Its stylish design makes it a viable option in its segment.
On the back of the Poco X5 Pro 5G, there is a large square-shaped camera bump with the Poco brand in the upper right corner. The smartphone has a triple camera and an LED light on the back. The right side of the Poco X5 Pro 5G has the power button and volume rockers, while the left side is blank. The front has a full screen, minimal bezels on the sides and a thin chin at the bottom.
The bottom edge of the device houses the SIM tray, Type-C port, and speaker grill, while the top has a 3.5mm headphone jack, speaker grille, IR emitter, and secondary noise-canceling microphone. The speakers performed well during our review, and connectivity options include 5G, 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1. In addition, the Poco X5 Pro 5G has a 12-layer graphite heat removal system and an X-axis linear motor.
Poco X5 Pro screen
Poco X5 Pro’s screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and has an IP53 certificate that protects against dust and water splashes. The device has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen that offers Full HD+ resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The thin bezels around the screen and the perforation in the top center provide an excellent viewing experience. Colors come out beautifully on the screen, making it easy to read Netflix, YouTube and content. The screen is also suitable for gaming, but its performance in direct sunlight in outdoor areas is average.
Poco X5 Pro camera performance
The Poco X5 Pro features a triple rear camera system with a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The phone has a 16-megapixel shooter on the front. During our review, we found that the Poco X5 Pro 5G’s camera performed decently in good lighting conditions. The main camera took pictures with good details and accurate colors. The ultra-wide-angle camera also performed well, producing decent images with minimal distortion. The macro camera also took good close-ups with decent details.
However, in dim lighting, the camera’s performance was mediocre. Images lacked detail and had noticeable noise. The built-in camera features helped improve low-light shots to some extent, but it still couldn’t match the quality of low-light shots. The selfie camera also worked well and took good selfies. The camera app is easy to use and offers multiple shooting modes, including Pro mode, Portrait mode, and Night mode.
Overall, the Poco X5 Pro 5G’s camera performance is good, but it’s on par with other mid-range smartphones in the market. If you click a lot of pictures, this device will not let you down.
Poco X5 Pro 5G performance
The Poco X5 Pro 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, which is an octa-core processor with a maximum clock frequency of 2.4 GHz. It is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Poco X5 Pro 5G runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 12. The overall performance of the Poco X5 Pro 5G is smooth and we did not experience any lags or stutters during use. Apps opened quickly and we were able to multitask easily. We played heavy and light games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Asphalt 9, all of them ran smoothly with no noticeable frame drops or lag.
The device comes with a massive 5000 mAh battery, which is enough to last the whole day on a single charge. During testing, we were able to get about 8-9 hours of screen time with medium to heavy usage, which included gaming, video streaming, and browsing. The smartphone comes with a 67-watt fast charger that charges the device in less than 45 minutes. However. the device warmed up after intense gaming and heavy use. Overall, the Poco X5 Pro 5G’s battery performance is impressive.
Poco X5 Pro 5G Verdict
The Poco X5 Pro 5G is a decent mid-range phone that offers a good balance of performance and features. The device has a good design, a smooth display and a massive battery with fast charging capabilities. Camera performance is good but could have been better. If you’re looking for a decent mid-range smartphone with 5G connectivity, this Poco phone is definitely worth considering.
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