- Long running time
- Fast charging
- AMOLED display with 120 Hz
- No IP certification
- Brightness low
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi's subsidiary brand Poco offers a good smartphone at an attractive price with the F5.
The Xiaomi POCO F5 5G is a powerful dual-SIM smartphone equipped with cutting-edge technology. It features an impressive 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and sharp images. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor and 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, the device offers smooth performance for multitasking and demanding applications. The internal storage capacity of 256 GB allows for ample storage of apps, photos, and videos. The triple-camera system with a main resolution of 64 MP ensures high-quality photos and videos, while the 5000 mAh battery guarantees long usage time. With the pre-installed Android 13 operating system, users also benefit from the latest features and security updates.
Operating system | MIUI |
Image resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Display size (inches) | 6.67" |
Capacity | 5000 mAh |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Working memory | 8 GB |
Item number | 37089221 |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MZB0EOIEU |
Release date | 14.7.2023 |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Blue |
Material | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Model range | Poco F |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
Equipment + functions | Speakers |
Operating system | MIUI |
Operating System Version | Android 13 |
Display size (inches) | 6.67" |
Screen technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
Pixel density | 395 ppi |
Brightness | 500 cd/m² |
Display functions | HDR display |
Glass | Gorilla Glass |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, GPS, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Audio features | Dolby Atmos |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Camera resolution | 64 Mpx |
Wide angle camera Resolution | 64 Mpx |
Wide angle camera luminous intensity | 1.79 f |
Wide-angle camera Image sensor size | 1/2" |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 8 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 119° |
Telecamera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Camera feature | Astrophotography |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Front camera resolution | 16 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Working memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
SIM type | Dual SIM |
Localisation technology | GPS |
Capacity | 5000 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge |
Battery life | 155 h |
Video playback time | 14.80 h |
Audio playback time | 30 h |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Protective case, USB Type-C cable |
Height | 161.11 mm |
Width | 74.95 mm |
Length | 7.90 mm |
Height unfolded | 161.11 mm |
Width unfolded | 74.95 mm |
Length unfolded | 7.90 mm |
Weight | 181 g |
Length | 17.50 cm |
Width | 9 cm |
Height | 6.80 cm |
Weight | 518 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusXiaomi's subsidiary brand Poco offers a good smartphone at an attractive price with the F5.

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