POCO M5 128GB

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₹12490.00

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64 GB 128 GB

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Processor : MediaTek Helio G99
RAM : 6 GB
Storage : 128 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Triple (50MP + 2MP + 2MP)
Display : IPS LCD
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Operating System : Android v12

POCO M5 128GB: Pros & Cons

8
out of 10
MSP Score
  • Pros
  • Stylish Design
  • 90Hz Full HD+ Display
  • Good Performance
  • Good Battery Life
  • IP52 Rating
  • Cons
  • Bloatware
  • Rear Camera Could Have Been Better
Verdict
The latest POCO M5 128GB model offers some good features and specifications at this price point. The handset offers the latest MediaTek Helio G99 processor and comes with a premium design language. The phone also brings a 90Hz display that provides some good viewing angles. Moreover, the model also delivers good battery life and good day-to-day performance. So, if you are looking for a smartphone under the Rs 15,000 price segment, you can definitely consider this device.

POCO M5 128GB Details

Design, Display, and Security
The latest POCO M5 128GB model offers a unique design language. The back panel omes with a leather-like finish, while the phone has flat sides. The front panel offers a waterdrop notch that houses the selfie camera. The POCO M5 is available in Icy Blue, Power Black, and POCO Yellow colour options. Coming to the display, the POCO M5 128GB model features a large 6.58-inch Full HD+ display and offers 500nits of peak brightness. The phone comes with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels and provides an IPS LCD panel. Moreover, the device packs a 90Hz adaptive screen refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. In terms of security, the POCO device features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. 
 
Performance, Camera, and UI
The POCO M5 128GB model is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 processor. The octa-core chipset offers Cortex A76 and Cortex A55 cores clocked up to 2.2GHz. The chipset also comes bundled with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU to handle the graphics. POCO has introduced 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The internal memory is expandable up to 512GB using a microSD card slot. In terms of optics, the POCO M5 features a triple-camera setup with a combination of a 50MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP portrait lens, and a 2MP macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture, respectively. On the front, the brand has added an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calling. The POCO model runs on the Android 12 operating system. 
Battery and Connectivity
The POCO M5 is loaded with a 5,000mAh battery. The latest smartphone also comes loaded with 22.5W fast charging support. In terms of connectivity, you get dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS with GLONASS, dual-SIM support, and a USB Type-C port. 

POCO M5 128GB Specifications

Summary

Processor Chipset MediaTek Helio G99
RAM 6 GB
Rear Camera Triple (50MP + 2MP + 2MP)
Internal Memory 128 GB
Screen Size 6.58 inches (16.71 cms)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh

Performance

Chipset MediaTek Helio G99
No Of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2.2GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 2GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55
Architecture 64-bit
Fabrication 6 nm
RAM 6 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X
Graphics Mali-G57 MC2

Design

Height 6.45 inches (163.9 mm)
Width 2.99 inches (76 mm)
Thickness 0.35 inches (8.9 mm)
Weight 201 grams
Colors Icy Blue, Power Black, POCO Yellow
Water Resistant Yes, Splash proof, IP52
Ruggedness Dust proof, Water proof
Screen Unlock Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display

Resolution 1080 x 2408 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Display Type IPS LCD
Size 6.58 inches (16.71 cms)
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Pixel Density 401 pixels per inch (ppi)
Brightness 500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v3
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 83.92 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Triple
Rear camera (Primary) 50 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.8 aperture0.64µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary) 2 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture
Rear camera (Tertiary) 2 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.4 aperture
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 8 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.0 aperture1.12µm pixel size
Sensor ISO-CELL
Flash LED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Video Resolution (Front) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Standby Time Up to 630 Hours (4G)
Fast Charging Yes, 18W
Charging speed 20% to 100% in 01h 56m 54s (in-house tested)

Storage

Internal Memory 128 GB
Memory type UFS 2.2
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v12
Custom UI MIUI

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 4GSIM2: 4G
SIM1 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
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SIM2 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
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Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.3
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: MP4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Side
Face Unlock Yes
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompass
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