Xiaomi Poco X5 Review

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Main Features

Launched in February 2023

6.7" - 395 PPI

3 Cameras

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Chipset

128/256 GB Storage

5000 mAh Battery

189 g (6.67 oz)

Replaced Xiaomi Poco X4 GT

Replaced by Xiaomi Poco X6

Expected OS Support Ends in: Ended

Expected Security Support Ends in: 1 month(s)

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Xiaomi Poco X5 Overview

Xiaomi Poco X5 is a Android phone with a 48.0 MP main camera and a 13.0 MP selfie camera.Poco X5 features a 6.7" sized AMOLED screen with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. Xiaomi released Poco X5 to market in February 2023.

Xiaomi replaced the older Xiaomi Poco X4 GT with this model and later Poco X5 was replaced with Xiaomi Poco X6.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
Compare Xiaomi Poco X5 vs Xiaomi Poco X4 GT
Compare Xiaomi Poco X5 vs Xiaomi Poco X6

Poco X5 is a member of Xiaomi's Poco series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Xiaomi Poco Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Xiaomi Poco C40 Compare	March 2025	6.7"	8 MP(Main)	199 g (7.02 oz)
Xiaomi Poco X7 Compare	January 2025	6.7"	50 MP(Main) 8 MP(Wide) 2 MP(Macro)	185.5 g (6.54 oz)
Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro Compare	January 2025	6.7"	50 MP(Main) 8 MP(Wide)	195 g (6.88 oz)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G Compare	December 2024	6.7"	50 MP(Main) 2 MP(Depth)	190 g (6.7 oz)
Xiaomi Poco C75 Compare	November 2024	6.9"	50 MP(Main)	204 g (7.2 oz)
Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus Compare	August 2024	6.8"	108 MP(Main) 2 MP(Macro)	168.6 g (5.95 oz)

Xiaomi Poco X5 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Xiaomi Poco X5 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

Recent Model (February 2023)

High Screen Refresh rate of 120 Hz

Large 6.7" Screen

Always-on Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

Screen covers 99.3% of RBG color space

Short Response time of 1 ms

IP53 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (in-button)

6/8 GB RAM

128/256 GB Storage

MicroSD

5000 mAh Battery

Fast Charging Support (63% in 30 min)

120h Standby Time

48 MP Main Camera

120 FPS (720p) Slow Motion recording

3 (48 MP - Main, 8 MP - Ultrawide, 2 MP - Macro) Rear Lenses

Bokeh Mode

Pro Shooting Mode

13 MP Selfie Camera

Bluetooth v5.1

NFC (Near-field communication)

Infrared Port

2 SIM Slots

Hybrid Slot

5G Support

Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Dolby Atmos Support

Fast f/1.8 Main lens

CONs

Mono Speakers

Most Popular Alternatives to Xiaomi Poco X5

Here are the 8 phones that our readers compare the most with the Xiaomi Poco X5:

Xiaomi Poco Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Xiaomi Poco X6 Compare	January 2024	6.67"	181 g (6.38 oz)
Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro Compare	January 2024	6.67"	186 g (6.56 oz)
Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro Compare	January 2025	6.67"	195 g (6.88 oz)
Xiaomi Poco C75 Compare	November 2024	6.88"	204 g (7.2 oz)
Xiaomi Poco X7 Compare	January 2025	6.67"	185.5 g (6.54 oz)
Xiaomi Poco X4 GT Compare	June 2022	6.60"	200 g (7.05 oz)
Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro Compare	February 2023	6.67"	181 g (6.38 oz)
Tecno Spark 30 Pro Compare	October 2024	6.78"	185 g (6.53 oz)

Xiaomi Poco X5 Features and Specification

The Xiaomi Poco X5 was released in February 2023, following the Xiaomi Poco X4 GT. This model is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The expected remaining duration for updates is approximately 1 years. Consider this when evaluating its current price and intended use.

GENERAL
Brand	Xiaomi
Launch Date	February 2023
Product Series	Xiaomi Poco
Predecessor Model	Xiaomi Poco X4 GT
Successor Model	Xiaomi Poco X6
Operating System	Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	165.88 mm (6.53")
Width	76.21 mm (3")
Thickness	7.98 mm (0.31")
Weight	189 g (6.67 oz)
Waterproof	IP53
Available Colors	Black Blue Green
Rear Material	Plastic
Frame Material	Plastic
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.67"
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
PPI	395
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	700 nits
Max Brightness in HDR
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-Body Ratio	84.9%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display
RGB Color Space	99.3%
PWM	486 Hz
Response Time	1 ms
Contrast	∞ Infinity
CHIPSET
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
CPU Cores	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	6 cores @1.8 GHz: Kryo 660 Silver (Cortex-A55) 2 cores @2.2 GHz: Kryo 660 Gold (Cortex-A78)
Max Clock	2200 MHz
Lithography Process	6 nm
Graphics	Adreno 619
GPU Clock	840 MHz
GPU Shading Units	256
FLOPS	~430.1 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	6/8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X
Memory Clock	2200 MHz
Channels	2
Storage Size	128/256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.2
Memory Card	MicroSD
Max Memory Card	Up to 512 GB
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh
Max Charging Power	33 W
Battery Type	Li-Po
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	No
Reverse Charging	No
Fast Charging	Yes (63% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:06 hr
Standby Time	120 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	48 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	LED
Image Stabilization	Digital
8K Video	No
4K Video	No
HD Video	Up to 30 FPS
Slow Motion	120 FPS (720p)
Angle of View	118°
Camera Set-up	3 > 48 MP(Main) + 8 MP(UW) + 2 MP(Macro)
Ultra-wide Camera	8 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Pixel size: 1 micron Sensor: 1/4.4", OmniVision Digital stabilization
Macro Camera	2 MP Aperture: f/2.4 Digital stabilization
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	13.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.5
Pixel Size	1.12 micron
Sensor Size	1/3"
Video Resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Bluetooth Features	LE
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	2
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC
Infrared Port