HIGHLIGHTS
* The POCO F5 series is reportedly in the works.
* The lineup will likely include the POCO F5 5G and the POCO F5 Pro 5G.
* The key specifications of POCO F5 5G have been revealed via the recent FCC certification listing.
Last month, a Poco device with model number 23049PCD8G was spotted with the “POCO F5” moniker in the IMEI database. The Indian variant of the device, with model number 23049PCD81, was approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in February.
The global edition of the Poco F5 (23049PCD8G) has now been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority.
These certifications indicate that the Poco F5 will be launching soon in the Indian and
global markets.
The device will come preloaded with the Android 13 OS with MIUI 14 on top. Some of the connectivity features that have been revealed through the certification include dual SIM, 5G bands (n1 / n5 / n7 / n38 / n41 / n77 / n78), NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and an IR blaster.
The Chinese variant of the device has the model number 23049RAD8C.
The device has already been certified by Chinese certification platforms such as MIlT and 3C.
POCO F5 5G Specifications Spotted on FCC Certification Website
As seen in the FCC certification images above (via), the POCO F5 5G (with the model number POCO 23049PCD8G) has recently been certified, thereby hinting that the launch of the device (or the series) might be nearing.
The FCC listing reveals that the POCO F5 5G will arrive in three memory variants. The base variant will feature 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, the mid-tier variant will have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and the top-tier variant will feature 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
The FCC listing also confirms that the POCO F5 5G will run on Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box. The device will support NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual SIM, 7 5G bands (n1/n5/n7/n38/n41/n77/n78), and will have an IR Blaster as well.
Speculations are rife that the 23049RAD8C device will be called the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (or Note 12T) when it arrives in the home market.
Reports have revealed that the Redmi Note 12T Turbo will arrive with specs like a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with an under-display fingerprint scanner, the forthcoming Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen1 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, MIUI 14-based Android 13, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging support.
It may feature a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The Poco F5 is likely to pack the same specs.
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo may launch in March, whereas the Poco F5 may debut in April.
POCO F5 5G Specifications (Expected)
The POCO F5 5G is tipped to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which is said to launch soon in China.
The device will reportedly feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the POCO F5 5G is rumoured to drive power from an unannounced and upcoming Snapdragon 7-series processor, which will be coupled with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
In terms of cameras, the POCO F5 5G is tipped to offer a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera setup and a 16MP selfie snapper.
The POCO F5 lineup, allegedly consisting of the vanilla POCO F5 5G and the POCO F5 Pro 5G smartphones, is said to launch sometime during Q1, 2023.
Ahead of the official launch, the vanilla POCO F5 5G has been spotted on the FCC certification authority’s database.
POCO F5 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | April 3, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
| CPU | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 560 + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 560) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 8 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 619L |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 393 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 64 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP f/2.4 |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP f/2.45, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4700 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Sonic, 67W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
FAQ’s on Poco F5 5G
1. Can I use two 5G SIMs at one time on POCO F4 5G?
Ans) Yes, the POCO F4 5G is 5G Dual SIM Dual Standby ready.
2. Does the phone charge quickly with POCO F4 5G?
Ans) Yes, POCO F4 5G comes with a 67W turbo charger in the box which can charge the battery upto 50% in 11 minutes (as per lab test conditions).
3. What is the screen size of POCO F4 5G?
Ans) The screen size of POCO F4 5G is 6.67 inches (16.94cm)
4. Should I put a screen guard on the screen?
Ans) The display in POCO F4 5G comes with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 protection which protects the display against day to day scratches and, it also comes with a pre-applied screen protector
5. What is OIS?
Ans) OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) helps to capture shake free and stable videos. It also helps in capturing stable and blur-free images especially during low light and night scenarios
6. What is the storage technology on the POCO F4 5G?
Ans) POCO F4 5G comes with flagship level UFS 3.1 storage
7. Does POCO F4 5G come with Dolby?
Ans) POCO F4 5G supports Dolby Vision Playback on Netflix. Together with the dual stereo speaker set up which has support for Dolby Atmos, the Poco F4 5G provides an unmatched media streaming experience
8. Is the Snapdragon™ 870 an efficient chipset?
Ans) The Snapdragon™ 870 provides sustained peak performance across tasks like gaming, watching content, video recording as well as day to day tasks
9. How many 5G bands does POCO F4 5G come with?
Ans) POCO F4 5G comes with 10 5G bands.
10. What version of Android does POCO F4 5G have?
Ans) The POCO F4 5G runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12
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