POCO, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, is all set to release its upcoming POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro smartphones in the global and Indian markets. Recent reports have revealed that the POCO F5 global variant has been spotted on the benchmarking website Geekbench, giving us a sneak peek into the specifications of this much-awaited device.
Processor, RAM, and Storage
According to the Geekbench test result, the POCO F5 global variant (model number 23049PCD8G) will be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor. The device will come with up to 12GB of RAM and run on the Android 13 operating system with MIUI software skin on top. In the benchmark test, the device managed to score 1629 and 4295 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.
It is expected that the global POCO F5 variant will include 128GB or 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. However, Geekbench has spotted a POCO F5 global variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Display and Design
The device is rumored to feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone could also have an in-display fingerprint sensor for security purposes.
Camera and Battery
The POCO F5 is expected to feature a triple-camera imaging system that comprises a 2MP sensor, an 8MP secondary lens, and a 64MP primary camera. On the front, the phone may come with a 16MP selfie camera. It is anticipated that the device will include a 5,000mAh battery that may support 67W fast charging.
POCO F5 Pro: Rebrand of Redmi Note 12 Super and Redmi K60?
Reports suggest that the POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro could be rebrands of the Redmi Note 12 Super and Redmi K60 smartphones, respectively. This speculation has come about as the POCO F5 global variant was discovered in the IMEI database in February, and its RAM and storage configuration was confirmed by the FCC certification listing.
Conclusion
While the release date for the POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro is still unknown, the recent benchmark test results have given us an insight into what we can expect from these upcoming devices. With impressive features such as a powerful processor, high RAM and storage capacity, a triple-camera setup, and fast charging capabilities, the POCO F5 is sure to be a worthy competitor in the mid-range smartphone market.
