Xiaomi Poco M5
Xiaomi Poco M5 - Specs
Overview
| Launch | 05 September 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Network Technology Global wireless standard for telecommunication | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Price (Initial) | ₹ 12, 2K |
Design
| Body Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. | BAR |
| Dimensions | 164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm, (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 201 g, (7.09 oz) |
| Colors | Black, Green, Yellow |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | 6.58 inches, IPS LCD, |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | ~401 ppi density |
| Display Size Size of the area where pictures and videos are displayed. | 6.58 inches, IPS LCD, |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Camera
| Primary Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. | 50 MP, 2 MP, 2 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 5 MP |
| Video |
1080p@30fps |
| Camera Features |
HDR, panorama |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | LED flash |
Core Specification
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 12 |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Mediatek MT8781 Helio G99 (6nm) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4GB, 6GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 64GB, 128GB |
Specification
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. |
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery Backup | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. | MIUI 13 |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Model | 22071219CG |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| 3.5 mm Jack 3.5 mm jack is mostly found on earphones or headphones. | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | microSDXC, (dedicated slot) |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM, (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
The Xiaomi Poco M5 is a budget smartphone that packs a punch when it comes to performance. The device is a MediaTek Helio G90T with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. It runs on MIUI 12, which is Xiaomi’s custom Android skin, providing a smooth and fast user experience.
Design and Display
Poco M5 has a sleek and stylish design, with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that delivers crisp and clear visuals. The device features a 60Hz refresh rate, which ensures a smooth scrolling experience. The screen comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which makes it durable and scratch-resistant.
Camera
The Xiaomi Poco M5 features a quad-camera setup on the back, including a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The device’s camera comes with features such as Night mode, HDR, and Panorama, making it perfect for capturing high-quality photos and videos. On the front, the device has a 16-megapixel selfie camera, which also has a Night mode and HDR capabilities.
Battery Life and Other Features
The Xiaomi Poco M5 is with a 5,020mAh battery, which offers excellent battery life, allowing users to go through their day without worrying about running out of juice. The device supports 18W fast charging, which means users can quickly charge their device and get back to using it in no time. The device also features dual SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.
Final Thoughts
The Xiaomi Poco M5 is an excellent budget smartphone that offers great performance, a sleek design, and an excellent camera. The device’s powerful processor and impressive camera capabilities make it an affordable smartphone that doesn’t compromise on features. Overall, if you’re in the market for a budget-friendly smartphone, the Poco M5 is definitely worth considering.
