Overview

The POCO M5 is a budget-friendly smartphone that packs a punch with its powerful performance, high-quality display, and impressive camera capabilities. It is designed to provide a seamless user experience without breaking the bank.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.58 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits (typ), Corning Gorilla Glass 3, DC Dimming, Sunlight display, Reading mode

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
  • Weight: 201 g (7.09 oz)
  • Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
  • Water and Dust Resistance: Splash resistant
  • Other Design Features: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
  • RAM: 4GB, 6GB
  • Other Performance Features: UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
  • Secondary Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
  • Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
  • Front Camera Features: HDR, 1080p@30fps

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
  • Charging: 18W wired, 22.5W in-box charger

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, Infrared port, FM radio, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
  • Biometrics: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Other Features: 3.5mm audio jack, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, Dual SIM, dual standby

Software

  • Operating System: Android 12, MIUI 13

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: About 160 EUR (starting at 189.99 Euro for 64 GB of storage and costs 20 Euro more for 128 GB of storage)
  • Storage Options: 64GB, 128GB
  • Color Options: Poco Yellow, Icy Blue, Power Black
  • Availability: Released on September 08, 2022