POCO, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, is set to launch the POCO F5 5G, the company’s flagship smartphone for the Indian market. The device will come with impressive features, including the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, and a 5000mAh battery. Here’s what we know so far about the POCO F5 5G.
Release Date and Availability
The POCO F5 series, which includes the F5 and the F5 Pro, will be released by the company on May 9. The F5 5G’s launch in India has been confirmed, while the F5 Pro is expected to remain exclusive to European markets. The F5 5G will be the first smartphone in India to feature the highest-end Snapdragon 7 series SoC.
Price and Storage Options
According to tipster Paras Guglani, aka Passionate Geekz, the POCO F5 5G will cost Rs 27,999 in India. The phone’s RAM and storage options were not mentioned by the tipper, but it is expected to come with 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB storage options.
Display and Design
The POCO F5 5G is expected to come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will have a hole-punch cutout at the top center of the flat screen. The design renders and specifications that were leaked suggest that the device is most likely a rebranded Chinese Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Camera
The phone will have a triple-camera setup on the back, including a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The gadget will feature a 16MP front camera for taking selfies.
Battery and Charging
The POCO F5 5G will come with a 5000mAh battery and is expected to have 67W fast charging support.
Software
The phone is anticipated to come pre-installed with MIUI 14 and Android 13.
Final Thoughts
The POCO F5 5G appears to be a promising flagship device that will offer great value for money. While the pricing information leaked by Passionate Geekz may not be entirely accurate, the phone is expected to cost less than Rs. 30,000. The device’s powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC and 120 Hz AMOLED display make it a top contender in its price range. We look forward to the official launch of the POCO F5 5G and testing the device for ourselves.
