Highlights
* POCO X5 5G is the latest 5G offering in the country.
* Key specifications include a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 695, Android 12 OS with MIUI custom skin out of the box, and a 48MP camera.
* POCO X5 5G’s price in India is Rs 18,999.
* It is backed by a 5000mAh battery and 33W fast charging support.
POCO has launched a new X-series smartphone – the POCO X5 5G in the Indian market. This comes after the POCO X5 Pro which was launched last month in the country.
As the name suggests, the POCO X5 5G comes with 5G connectivity and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor.
The smartphone offers a 120Hz AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The POCO X5 5G is backed by a 5000mAh battery unit. It also offers a 48MP camera setup.
Other highlights of the smartphone include support for 33W fast charging, a 13MP selfie camera, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
POCO X5 5G has been launched in India just a month after the introduction of the POCO X5 Pro 5G.
The POCO X5 5G succeeds the POCO X4 by bringing several upgrades under the hood, including a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, a 48MP primary camera sensor, and 33W fast charging support.
The phone comes with a centre-positioned punch-hole camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security, and a square-shaped rear camera module that houses triple
cameras.
Let us take a look at the POCO X5 5G price in India, specifications, features, and availability.
POCO X5 5G Price in India, Sale Date & Availability
The POCO X5 5G price in India is Rs 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB configuration. The handset also comes in an 8GB + 256GB variant which is priced at Rs 20,999. Including ICICI bank offer, the POCO X5 5G can be grabbed at a starting price of Rs 16,999.
The POCO X5 5G will be available for purchase starting March 21 exclusively via Flipkart.
The handset comes in Green, Blue and Black colour options.
Launch offers on Poco X5 5G
* Discount of INR 2,000 for consumers using ICICI Bank cards
* Additional exchange discount of INR 2000
* No cost EMI
POCO X5 5G Specifications
- 6.67-inch FHD+ (1080×2400 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1200 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
- Octa Core Snapdragon 695 8nm Mobile Platform (2.2GHz x 2+1.8GHz x 6 Kryo 560 CPUs) with Adreno 619L GPU
- 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
- Android 12 with MIUI 13
- Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
- 48MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash
- 13MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, single bottom-ported speaker
- Dimensions: 165.88×76.21×7.98mm; Weight: 188g
- Dust and Splash resistant (IP53)
- 5G SA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
- 5000mAh (typical) battery with 33W fast charging
POCO X5 5G: Specifications and Features
The all-new POCO X5 5G offers a 120Hz AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, 1200nits peak brightness, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 45,00,000: 1 contrast ratio, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut.
The display panel on the device measures 6.67 inches (diagonally) and accommodated the front shooter inside a centered punch-hole notch. It also features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Under the hood, the latest X-series smartphone sports an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor that comes coupled with an integrated Adreno 619 GPU.
POCO had used the same processor on the last gen X-series smartphone – the POCO X4 Pro.
The POCO X5 5G features up to xxxGB UFS 2.2 storage and up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM.
The smartphone comes pre-loaded with Android 13 but as usual there is MIUI 1x for POCO skin on top.
Talking about the optics, the all-new POCO X5 5G offers a 48MP primary rear shooter that gets accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, and an LED flash.
The X-series smartphone relies on a 13MP snapper for selfies and video calls.
The latest X-series smartphone from POCO comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery unit. It features support for 33W fast charging and relies on Type-C charging port.
On the security front, it offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is also IP53 rated so it is dust and splash resistant. Other features of the device include (hybrid) micro-SD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an infrared blaster.
The POCO X5 comes in three colour options – Black, Green, and Blue colour options.
It measures 165.88 × 76.21 × 7.98mm and weighs 189 grams.
Talking about the connectivity options, it offers Dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, Glonass, and Galileo.
Comparison Of POCO X5 5G With Realme 10 Pro And One Plus Nord CE 2 Lite
POCO X5 5G Key Specifications
Key Specs
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | February 6, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v11 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 475 + 2.2 GHz, Single core, Kryo 475 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 475) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics | Adreno 620 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 64 MP, Primary Camera 13 MP 5 MP 2 MP |
|
| 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 |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 512 GB |
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, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s on Poco X5 5G
1) What is Poco X5 5G price in India ?
Ans) The Poco X5 5G has been launched in two variants in India including — 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB at price of Rs 18,999 and Rs 20,999, respectively.
2) What are the colours available in Poco X5 5G ?
Ans) The phone Poco X5 5G will be available in three colour options — Supernova Green, Wildcat Blue, and Jaguar Black.
3) What are the launch offers of Poco X5 5G & where can I buy the Poco X5 5G?
Ans) Poco X5 5G will go on sale in India for the first time on March 21. As a part of the launch offer, Poco and Flipkart are offering Rs 2,000 discount for consumers using ICICI bank cards. Additionally, the company is offering an exchange discount of Rs 2000. So, if you are looking to purchase a smartphone under Rs 20,000, you can consider buying the Poco X5 5G during the early sales.
4) What are the specifications of Poco X5 5G?
Ans) Poco X5 5G comes packed with a 6.67-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The smartphone offers a 120hz screen refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. It also features 1200nits peak brightness and comes with sunlight mode.
The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Poco X5 comes with an IP53 rating and a side fingerprint sensor, which the company claims is “faster” and “more effective”. Both the variants of the phone have 5GB expandable Turbo RAM capabilities.
When it comes to the camera system, the Poco X5 5G includes a 48-megapixel primary camera coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
The phone’s camera is equipped with capture modes, including HDR, Night mode, and AI scene detection. On the front, the Poco X5 includes a 13-megapixel front camera, which the company claims offers “great clarity and detailing”.
The Poco X5 is backed by a 5000mAh battery supported by 33W fast charging. The fast charger comes in the box. The company claims that the 33W fast charger can juice up the phone fully in just 22 minutes.
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