POCO M5, New Smartphone from Xiaomi: Specifications and Prices

One of the Sub-Brands from Xiaomi, POCO, released a new Smartphone called POCO M5. How tough is this one smartphone?

Intrigued by the reviews, specifications, and prices? Keep reading the article below!

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POCO M5, Smartphone from the Xiaomi Sub-Brand

In September 2022, one of the sub-brands from Xiaomi, POCO, released a new smartphone called POCO M5. This smartphone is the newest smart phone from POCO's M-series.

With the theme "Maximum Performance“POCO M5 wants to provide the best quality at an affordable price. The features of this smartphone can be said to be somewhat superior to the others.

Before proceeding to the review and prices, here are the specifications and also the advantages of the POCO M5

POCO M5 Smart Phone Specifications

Quoting from the official page Xiaomi and Gsmarena, POCO M5 has very good specifications in its class. Here are the specifications:

• Physical Form: Polycarbonate frame & back, 164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm
• Display : 6.58″, 2k resolution (1080 x 2408), IPS, 90Hz
• Color Options: Green, Yellow, Black
• Camera : 5MP Front Camera, 50MP Rear Camera, 2 MP (macro and depth)
• Speakers : 1 Piece (Mono)
• Microphone: 1 Piece
• Fingerprint : Side-mounted (along with the power button).
• Processor : MediaTek Helio G99 6nm process
• RAM and Storage: 4GB (+ 2GB Extend) +64/128GB
• Battery and Charging : 5000 mAh with 18W fast charging
• Operating System : MIUI 13, Android 12
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11, USB Type-C
• What to Bring: Adapter 22.5 W, USB Type-C, Screen Protector, Case, Guidebook, and Warranty Card..

From the specifications above, this smartphone has very good specifications. There needs to be an explanation that the polycarbonate used in the POCO M5 has a texture like an orange peel which is comfortable to hold.

Meanwhile, in terms of hardware, this one smartphone is included as a smartphone with the highest specifications in its class. Processor usage MediaTek Helio G99 making POCO M5 very suitable for entertainment activities.

Power and Fingerprint In One

A feature that is rarely present, namely the fingerprint that coincides with the Power button. Yes, you no longer need to press the power button, just touch it, your smartphone will open.

Some cellphones that have a side-mounted fingerprint feature are usually in the range of 3 million and above. But this Smart Phone has a lower price, but has good quality

Operating System Android 12 MIUI 13

Who says cheap smartphones have low operating systems? POCO M5 breaks this stigma. The proof is that it is equipped with Android 12 and MIUI 13.

For those who don't know, Android 12 or Snow Cone is one of the newest operating systems from Android. Meanwhile, MIUI 13 is Xiaomi's newest operating system.

NFC and Infrared features

This POCO series smartphone has an NFC (Near Field Communication) feature that can connect between devices. You can also check your E-Money using the NFC feature

Finally there is Infrared. Yes, as a sub-brand from Xiaomi, POCO M5 has an Infra Red feature which can function as a TV or AC remote. So it can be said that this smart phone is multifunctional.

Test Stage – Game

As a Smartphone with a high processor, it feels necessary to do game testing. Testing games on smart phones is quite important, considering that currently games have very diverse specifications.

The first test was carried out in the Mobile Legends game. Evidenced by high graphics settings, Mobile Legends remains stable with FPS numbers at 60.

The second test was carried out on the Free Fire game. Again, with high graphics quality and settings, Free Fire remains smooth with FPS at 60.

The last is testing with a fairly heavy game, Genshin Impact. In terms of specifications, POCO M5 meets the minimum specifications of Genshin Impact.

However, when testing, the FPS that appears is at 40 and often experiences Drop FPS. So, this smartphone still can't lift games as heavy as Genshin Impact

POCO M5 price

Judging from the various features and hardware it has, the price offered by POCO is surprisingly cheap and affordable.

In fact, Youtuber class GadgetIn and Jagat Review said that the POCO M5 is the best and cheapest smartphone in its circle.

The price given by POCO is 2.199,000 Rupiah. Very affordable price for all the features of POCO M5, right?

Conclusion – Mid-Range Class Smartphone

Judging from the specifications, features and various tests, POCO M5 is a smartphone that belongs to the Mid-Range class.

The price is not too expensive, in fact it is very cheap for a Smartphone with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor.

For market segmentation, it seems that this smartphone is intended for students or those who work with applications that are not too heavy.

Indeed, this smartphone does not support heavy games like Genshin Impact. But for light games like Free Fire and Mobile Legends, this smartphone is more than enough.

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