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Poco M5 Smartphone
I've been using the Poco M5 for a while now, and I'm really impressed with its build quality. It's solid, feels premium, and the battery life is better than I expected. For the price, it's a total steal. If you're in the market for a reliable smartphone without breaking the bank, the Poco M5 is definitely worth checking out. It's perfect for daily use, and the value for money is hard to beat. I've been using it for weeks, and it still looks and feels like new. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first, but this phone has won me over with its ease of use and customer support - it's been a breeze to set up and get going.
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My Honest Take on the Xiaomi Poco M5: A Budget Phone That Surprised Me
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I've been using the Xiaomi Poco M5 for three months now, and I gotta say, it's been a pleasant surprise. This budget phone has some great features, including a large 6.58-inch FHD+ display that's perfect for watching videos or browsing the web. The MediaTek Helio G99 processor is fast and efficient, making it great for gaming and multitasking. The quad-camera setup is impressive, with a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. But, it's not all sunshine and rainbows - the phone has some quirks that might not be ideal for everyone. One of the things that surprised me was the build quality, which is solid and feels premium. The battery life is also excellent, with a single charge lasting up to two days. I've been using it for work and play, and it's handled everything I've thrown at it with ease.
settingsSpecifications
RAM4GB + 6GB options
Kararİyi
Kalite7/10
display6.58-inch FHD+
storage128GB + microSD card slot
processorMediaTek Helio G99
Hassaslık8/10
Performans9/10
resolution2408 x 1080 pixels
rear camera50MP primary sensor + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP macro lens
front camera13MP sensor
refresh rate30/60/90 Hz
color optionsBlack, Blue, Green
battery capacity5000mAh
touch sampling rate240 Hz
Hello everyone!
I've been phone-less for what feels like an eternity, so I'm excited to share my thoughts on the Xiaomi Poco M5 after using it for three months now.
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Xiaomi Poco M5
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Poco M5Poco M5Key Features
Processor
MediaTek Helio G99
It's built on a 6nm process, with an octa-core CPU that can reach up to 2.2 GHz and an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
Display
The Poco M5 boasts a 6.58" FHD+ DotDrop display with a 20:9 aspect ratio.
It's got a 2408 x 1080 resolution, a 30/60/90 Hz refresh rate, and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.
The screen is also capable of reaching 500 nits of brightness in high-brightness mode and has a 1500:1 contrast ratio.
It's protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and features Sunlight Display technology.
Security
The Poco M5 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports facial recognition using AI.
Network and Connectivity
It supports dual SIM cards in Dual Standby mode, with 4G+4G capabilities.
It also supports 4G, 3G, and 2G networks, with the following frequency bands:
4G: LTE TDD: Bands 38/40/41
4G: LTE FDD: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28
3G: WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8
2G: GSM: Bands 2/3/5/8
Wireless Connectivity
The Poco M5 features Bluetooth 5.3.
Wi-Fi protocol: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Navigation and location
GPS | GLONASS | Galileo | BeiDou
Sensors
Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | Fingerprint scanner
Operating system
MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12
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Poco M5. Key featuresPoco M5. FeaturesPoco M5. Key specsPoco M5. Key specsMy thoughts on the features
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Design
Dimensions
Height: 163.99 mm
Width: 76.09 mm
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 201 g
The phone is quite large, compared to my old Honor 9, it's probably about an inch taller. It's also pretty heavy at first, but after a month, it just felt natural in my hand.
Poco M5. Телефон без чехлаPoco M5First of all, the phone's body is made of plastic, but it's designed to look like leather. Mine's black, and it comes in green and yellow too. It looks really stylish. Plus, there's a little plate that says 'your fingerprints will go here'.
Poco M5. Задняя крышка выполнена под кожуBut when you put it in the silicone case that comes with it, you can barely see the design. And if you buy a closed case with a picture, you won't even see the phone's body.
Poco M5. Задняя крышка в чехлеThe back has three cameras (I'll talk more about those later) and a flashlight.
The headphone jack is at the top, which isn't my favorite spot - I think it's better at the bottom.
Poco M5. Audio jackPoco M5. Audio jack topVolume and power buttons are standard on the right-hand side. The power button has a fingerprint sensor, which is more convenient than having it on the back, but I actually preferred it when it was under the screen. It's a bit tricky to find, and I often struggled to tap it on the first try.
Poco M5. Power button and volume controlAt the bottom, there's a charging port and a speaker.
Poco M5. Charging port and speakerOn the left, there's a slot for two SIM cards and a memory card.
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Camera
Camera on the back
Three cameras, up to 50 MP resolution
Main camera, 50 MP
F-number: f/1.8
Autofocus mode: phase detection autofocus PDAF
Macro camera, 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Depth camera, 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Video recording
1920 x 1080 | 30 frames per second
1280 x 720 | 30 frames per second
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Poco M5. Possible camera modesThe phone has three cameras inside its body.One of them is a 50MP camera. I have to admit, I was swayed by the idea of a standard camera, but sometimes you just can't get the shot on time. The 50MP mode is actually a special camera mode that needs to be enabled separately, and it's not always easy to catch the moment. The photos taken in this mode are quite large, around 7-8 MB each. Here are a few examples of photos taken in this mode.
Poco M5. Photos taken with the 50MP cameraPoco M5. Photos taken with the 50MP cameraI repeated the photos taken with the 50MP camera using the 2MP camera. Can you spot the difference?
Poco M5. Photos taken with the 2MP cameraPoco M5. Photos taken with the 2MP cameraThe third camera is a macro camera, also 2MP.
Poco M5. Close-up shots aren't its strong suit...I'm glad to see a pro mode for photography, where you can manually adjust settings like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, and more.
Poco M5. Cats look great in any mode, though!Poco M5. Portrait modeSelfie Camera
Selfie camera: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Video recording
1920 × 1080 | 30 frames per second
1280 × 720 | 30 frames per second
The front camera is 5MP, and honestly, I don't think I'll ever need more for selfies. They're just not my thing.
Video
Supported video formats: MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF
The video quality is surprisingly good. This was one of my main concerns with my previous phone, and I'm happy to say that the Poco M5 delivers.
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Storage
Memory and RAM
4 GB + 64 GB, 4 GB + 128 GB
Expandable storage up to 1 TB
I've got 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage in my model. There were also options with 4GB and 64GB, and 6GB and 128GB - I feel like I've got the sweet spot. Honestly, if you're a casual user and don't play games on your phone that require lightning-fast performance, you won't notice a huge difference in RAM capacity. And as for internal storage, you'll probably never fill it up, especially if you're taking photos with the 50MP camera.
The phone also has a microSD card slot, so you've got plenty of room for all your files.
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Audio
Audio
Speaker
3.5mm headphone jack
FM radio
The speaker is decent, with good quality sound.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the phone comes with FM radio - it's a feature that's becoming increasingly rare in modern smartphones.
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Charging
Battery and charging
Battery capacity: 5000mAh (typical)
Fast charging: 18W
22.5W charger included
The phone charges via USB-C - I've got used to calling it the 'Chinese charger'.
Poco M5. "Chinese charger"Poco M5. ChargerUnfortunately, the phone takes a while to charge, especially that last 10%.
Poco M5. Without a case, the charging cable stays putWhat's weird is that sometimes I get a notification saying something like 'Slow charging' and then my phone takes a whole day to charge. I still haven't figured out what triggers this warning.
Poco M5. Slow chargingThe standard silicone case is a total pain for the charging cable. Just move the phone slightly and it falls out.
Poco M5. With a case, the charging cable constantly falls outFirst boot
During the initial boot, my phone asked me to connect via Wi-Fi to transfer all my data from my old phone. I didn't double-check at the time, but it would've been nice to get all my documents, books, and audio files transferred too.
All my apps are hidden in a menu that's organized alphabetically.
Poco M5. App menuYou can move the most important ones to the home screen and arrange them however you like, including leaving some gaps.
Poco M5. Main screenThe lock screen display shows large font clock and small font date.
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Accessories
The phone came in a nice yellow box, along with:
Poco M5. Colorful box- SIM ejector tool,
Poco M5. Supports 2 SIMs and a memory cardPoco M5. SIM ejector or key clip- charging cable with adapter,
- manual (in English only),
Poco M5. Charging cable- silicone case.
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I've got to share my personal observations about the pros and cons of this model. Some people might not care about these factors, but they definitely stood out to me.
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- the display is top-notch,
- it lasts all day on a single charge (I've gone a whole day without needing to recharge),
- the internal storage is massive,
- it takes great video,
- it's got NFC for contactless payments,
- it's super affordable,
- the voice-to-text feature is really convenient and even recognizes commas and other punctuation marks
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- the screen keeps turning on during calls, and I find myself accidentally switching to loudspeaker or holding the call instead of letting it ring,
- the charging cable keeps popping out of the silicone case that came with it,
Poco M5. Charging cable keeps popping out of the case- the touch sensor is way too sensitive, sometimes it activates before I've even touched it (though I've gotten used to it over time),
- the default keyboard and predictive text feature aren't super intuitive,
- the fingerprint sensor on the side button doesn't always work, I need to press it really firmly for it to register
Poco M5. Сканер отпечатка пальца на кнопке включенияPoco M5. Кнопки регулировки громкости закрываются чехлом- when I'm holding the phone on a table or couch, I often get confused about which side is up and which is down.
- it's a bit long, and I'm worried it might fall out of my back pocket - I have a pretty bad habit of putting it there.
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Obviously, the pros outweigh the cons. The price at the time of purchase from the official Mi store was 14,000 rubles. You can also buy it from many electronics stores. I'd definitely recommend it - for its price range, it's an amazing phone.
live_helpFeatured FAQ
What is the Poco M5's display resolution?
The Poco M5 has a 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels.
What is the Poco M5's processor speed?
The Poco M5's MediaTek Helio G99 processor can reach up to 2.2 GHz.
Does the Poco M5 have a headphone jack?
No, the Poco M5 does not have a headphone jack.
Can I expand the Poco M5's storage?
Yes, the Poco M5 has a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB of storage.
Does the Poco M5 have NFC?
Yes, the Poco M5 has NFC for contactless payments.
What is the Poco M5's battery capacity?
The Poco M5's battery capacity is 5000mAh.
Does the Poco M5 have a fingerprint sensor?
Yes, the Poco M5 has a fingerprint sensor on the back for secure biometric authentication.
Can I customize the Poco M5's software?
Yes, the Poco M5's software is based on Android 11 and offers a range of customization options.
What is the Poco M5's operating system?
The Poco M5 runs on Android 11.
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- •The Poco M5 has a huge 6.58-inch FHD+ display that's perfect for watching videos or browsing the web.
- •The phone's MediaTek Helio G99 processor is fast and efficient, making it great for gaming and multitasking.
- •The quad-camera setup is impressive, with a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens.
- •The phone's battery life is excellent, with a single charge lasting up to two days.
- •The Poco M5 has a sleek and modern design that's sure to turn heads.
- •The phone's fingerprint sensor is fast and accurate, making it easy to unlock the device.
- •The phone has a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB of storage, so you can expand your storage as needed.
- •The Poco M5 has NFC for contactless payments, making it easy to pay for things on the go.
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- •The phone's side bezels are quite thick, which can make it look a bit dated.
- •The phone's charging port is a bit finicky, and it can be difficult to get the cable to stay in place.
- •The phone's speakers are not the loudest, but they're still decent for casual listening.
- •The phone's software can be a bit buggy at times, with some apps crashing or freezing.
- •The phone's camera app can be a bit confusing to use, with some features hidden behind menus.
- •The phone's battery life, while excellent, can be affected by heavy usage.
