POCO F5 Review, Pros and Cons, Price in India

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POCO F5 Review in Short.

  1. Strong competitor for the best budget phones.
  2. Incredibly great performance and display.
  3. Lightweight and comfortable feel.
  4. Attractive 6.67” AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.
  5. High-quality visuals with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
  6. Satisfactory camera features and versatile photography options.
  7. Outstanding performance and gaming experience.
  8. Seamless multitasking and ample storage.
  9. Powerful, long-lasting battery with 5000mAh capacity and 67W fast charging.
  10. Seamless connectivity with 5G, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and dual 4G VoLTE.
  11. Side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock for secure authentication.
  12. IP53 certification for dust and water splash resistance.
  13. It stands out in its price range.
POCO F5 Review, Pros and Cons, Price in India
Last updated on October 4, 2024 10:30 am
POCO F5 Review, Pros and Cons, Price in India
POCO F5 Review, Pros and Cons, Price in India

Original price was: ₹34,999.00.Current price is: ₹23,999.00.

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POCO F5 Review – The Budget Flagship Killer! Powerful Performance, Stunning Display, Mesmerizing Design

  1. POCO F5 is a Strong competitor for Best Budget Phones
  2. It’s an incredibly impressive device that will leave you thrilled.
  3. In the ₹30,000 price range, I am sure that no other phone comes close to its performance and features.
  4. It can even be considered a flagship killer due to its great performance and display.
  5. The performance and display look like high-cost flagship devices.
  6. You don’t need to spend extra on a flagship phone when you have the POCO F5.
  7. It offers a seamless user experience with its powerful performance and stunning display.

Design and Build Quality – Impressive

  1. The POCO F5 has a unique Snow Storm White design with mesmerizing snowflake patterns. Really eye-catching.
  2. It features a greenish hue at the bottom and a clean white finish at the top.
  3. It’s no doubt that this POCO F5’s design stands out from the crowd at this budget
  4. The back panel is made of plastic to make this a lightweight and comfortable feel.
  5. It has an IP53 rating for dust and water splash resistance.

Port and Button Placement

  1. The bottom of the phone houses the speaker grill, USB Type-C port, microphone, and SIM card tray.
  2. There are no buttons or ports on the left side.
  3. On the top, you’ll find a 3.5mm headphone jack and another speaker grill. Super yeah!
  4. The right side features an IR blaster and a noise-canceling microphone, along with a volume rocker and a power button.

POCO F5 Attractive Display Experience

  1. The POCO F5 has a large 6.67” AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate for smooth and vibrant visuals.
  2. It supports a 12-bit display, and Dolby Vision’s main features may be found only in much more expensive phones.
  3. The bezels are barely noticeable because it curated to provide an immersive full-screen experience.
  4. With its 1000 NITS peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby VISION, and ADAPTIVE HDR support, the POCO F5 delivers unmatched quality.
  5. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 ensures a vibrant and protected screen.
  6. With a remarkable 93% screen-to-body ratio, the POCO F5 dominates the front of the phone.
  7. Although the phone lacks an in-display fingerprint sensor, it includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

POCO F5 Camera – Satisfactory Features

  1. The camera module features a unique ring design.
  2. The POCO F5 features a triple camera setup with an OIS 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and 2MP macro camera for versatile photography.
  3. The front camera boasts a 16MP sensor for capturing detailed and vibrant selfies.
  4. Selfies taken with the 16MP sensor are good, although the level of detail is not what we expected but looks good.
  5. In normal conditions, the camera performs well and is capable of capturing quality images.
  6. However, some users have noticed slight softness and color shifts when using the ultrawide camera. For us, we don’t feel like that.
  7. Photos taken with the main camera exhibit good detail and clarity, but skin tones may appear unnatural. This will attract reals creators.
  8. The portrait mode really stands out by offering a natural-looking and professional feel.
  9. The 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro sensors provide decent results.
  10. The POCO F5 supports features like 4K recording at 30FPS, 1080p at 60FPS, slow-motion and portrait mode.
  11. Video stability and clarity are impressive.
  12. Additional camera features include a short video, VLOG, slow motion, time-lapse, film (vintage mode), and more.

POCO F5 Outstanding Performance and Gaming Experience

  1. The POCO F5 comes with a 7th Gen processor making it the first phone in India to feature this powerful architecture.
  2. Although it is slightly lower clocked than the 8th Gen, its performance is still great.
  3. With an Antutu score of nearly 9.5L, the performance is buttery smooth for general purposes usage.
  4. Two variants are available: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage.
  5. The virtual RAM feature allows for RAM extension, although internal ROM expansion is not possible.
  6. POCO F5’s hardware is top-notch with UFS 3.1 and LPDDR5 RAM, providing excellent gaming performance and a lag-free day-to-day experience.
  7. When using you itself, feel why we mention this – Gaming performance is ultimate with smooth gameplay without any shuttering issues, even on high settings for popular games like Call of Duty.
  8. It has a dedicated 5 GHz Wi-Fi antenna that ensures uninterrupted gaming even with network fluctuations.
  9. Hyper boost technology ensures the POCO F5 to well-optimized hardware and software for a best-in-class gaming experience.
  10. The POCO F5 cooling system includes 14 layers of graphite to ensure that it remains cool even during extended gaming sessions. The a notable point, bro!
  11. The touch response during gaming is outstanding, enhancing the overall experience.

POCO F5 Unmatched Multitasking and Storage

  1. The POCO F5 comes with a power-efficient 4nm processor and a virtual RAM of 12GB, providing a total of 19GB RAM for seamless multitasking. WOW….!
  2. No doubt that you will feel a smooth and efficient user experience with its powerful processor and ample storage capacity.

POCO F5 Powerful Long-Lasting Battery

  1. Even though POCO F5 has a powerful 5000mAh battery, it remains remarkably lightweight, around 180g.
  2. Its battery can easily last for 1-2 days, and with 67W fast charging, it charges quickly in just 45-50 minutes.

POCO F5 User-Friendly Operating System

  1. The POCO F5 runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 to provide a user-friendly interface.
  2. It offers two years of major updates to ensure you stay up to date with the latest features.
  3. During the setup process, you have the option to customize the personalized experience.

POCO F5 Seamless Connectivity and Sensor Features

  1. The POCO F5 supports various connectivity options, including 5G bands, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and dual 4G VoLTE.
  2. It also features side-mounted fingerprint sensors and face unlock and both of which work flawlessly.
  3. POCO F5 has a dual nano SIM card slot
  4. With IP53 certification, it protects against dust and water splashes.
  5. The phone supports Widevine L1 to ensure an excellent streaming experience, especially when watching content in Dolby Vision.
9.2Expert Score
POCO F5 Verdict 
The POCO F5 has exceeded our expectations in terms of design, performance, display and overall user experience. It offers a balance between affordability and premium features that make it a compelling choice for budget buyers. While there may be other great phones on the market even though the POCO F5 has marked a separate space in its price range.
Design
9.7
Display
9.3
Camera
8.6
Battery
9.3
Performance
9.3
PROS
  • Impressive performance
  • Unique and eye-catching design
  • Lightweight and comfortable build quality.
  • IP53 rating for dust and water splash resistance.
  • AMOLED display with unmatched display quality.
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for screen protection.
  • Versatile triple camera setup with OIS
  • Good video stability and clarity.
  • Powerful performance.
  • Long-lasting battery with fast charging.
  • Widevine L1 support for an excellent streaming experience.
CONS
  • The ultrawide cameras may have slight softness and color shifts.
  • Skin tones in photos taken with the main camera may appear unnatural.
  • Bloatware
  • No extended microSD card slot

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Specification: POCO F5 Review, Pros and Cons, Price in India

In The Box

Handset, 67W Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

Internal Storage (GB)

256

Color

Snowstorm White

Browse Type

Smartphones

SIM Type

Dual Sim

Hybrid Sim Slot

Yes

Touchscreen

Yes

OTG Compatible

Yes

Quick Charging

Yes

SAR Value

SAR Limit: 1.6W/kg, Head: 0.857 W/kg, Body: 0.860 W/kg

Display Size

16.94 cm (6.67 inch)

Speaker Phone

Yes

RAM (GB)

8

Resolution

2400 x 1080 Pixels

Display Type

Full HD+ AMOLED Display

Other Display Features

120 Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits Peak Brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, 68 Billion+ Colors

Operating System

Android 13

Processor Type

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4nm)

Processor Core

Octa Core

Primary Clock Speed (GHz)

2.91

Secondary Clock Speed (GHz)

2.49

Tertiary Clock Speed (GHz)

1.8

Phone Book

Yes

Call Timer

Yes

Model Name

F5 5G

GPU

Adreno GPU

HD Recording

Yes

Full HD Recording

Yes

Call Log Memory

Yes

Primary Camera Available

Yes

Primary Camera

64MP (OIS) + 8MP + 2MP

Primary Camera Features

Rear camera: 64MP (OIS) (f/1.79 Aperture, 1/2.0 inch Sensor Size, 0.7um Pixel Size, 6P Lens, Supports 4-in-1 Pixel Binning) + 8MP Ultrawide Camera + 2MP Macro Camera, Camera Features: Photo, Rear Video Recording, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 64MP, 2X In-Sensor Zoom, HDR Mode, Short Video, Panorama, Vlog Mode, Custom Watermark, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Macro Mode, Tilt Shift, Macro Video, Video Beautify, Timed Burst, Film Camera, AI Art Framing, Video Features: Short Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame, Slow Motion, Vlog, Filter, Beautify

Secondary Camera Available

Yes

Secondary Camera

16MP Front Camera

Secondary Camera Features

16MP Front Camera: Camera Features: Photo, Portrait Mode, Front Video Recording, Night, Short Video, AI Watermark, Panorama, Palm Shutter, HDR Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Timed Burst, Short Video, Beautify, Filters, Film Camera, AI Art Framing

Flash

Rear Flash

Resolution Type

Full HD+

Video Recording Resolution

Rear Camera: 4K (at 30 fps), 1080p (at 60 fps/30 fps), 720p (30 fps), Front Camera: 1080p (at 60 fps/30 fps), 720p (at 30 fps)

Memory Card Slot Type

Hybrid Slot

Video Recording

Yes

Digital Zoom

Upto 10X

Frame Rate (Hz)

120

Image Editor

Yes

Dual Camera Lens

Primary Camera

Call Wait/Hold

Yes

Conference Call

Yes

Hands Free

Yes

Call Divert

Yes

Operating Frequency

2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8, 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8, 4G LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B66, 4G LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41, 5G (SA) : n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, 5G (NSA) : n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78

Touchscreen Type

Capacitive

Mini HDMI Port

No

MMS

Yes

Internet Connectivity

5G, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, EDGE, GPRS

3G

Yes

GPRS

Yes

Micro USB Port

Yes

Micro USB Version

USB Type C

Bluetooth Support

Yes

Bluetooth Version

v5.3

Wi-Fi

Yes

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Yes

Call Records

Yes

User Interface

Android 13 (Based on MIUI 14)

NFC

No

USB Tethering

Yes

Infrared

Yes

USB Connectivity

Yes

EDGE

Yes

Audio Jack (mm)

3.5

Map Support

Google Maps

GPS Support

Yes

Smartphone

Yes

Removable Battery

No

Network Type

5G, 4G VOLTE, 4G, 3G, 2G

Supported Networks

5G, 4G VoLTE, 4G LTE, WCDMA, GSM

SIM Size

Nano Sim

SMS

Yes

Keypad

No

Voice Input

Yes

Predictive Text Input

Yes

Sensors

Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Side Fingerprint Sensor, IR Blaster

Browser

Google Chrome

Other Features

Corning Gorilla Glass, Hi-Res Audio, IP53, Dolby Vision, 3725 mm2 Large Vapor Cooling with 14 Layers of Graphite Sheets

Instant Message

Yes

FM Radio Recording

No

GPS Type

GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS

Battery Capacity (mAh)

5000

Wi-Fi Version

Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band, Support Wifi 6/6E

Battery Type

Li-Polymer

Talk Time (Hours)

35

Width (mm)

74.95

Height (mm)

161.11

Depth (mm)

7.98

Weight (g)

181

Warranty Summary

2 Year Manufacturer Warranty for Phone and 6 Months Warranty for In the Box Accessories

FM Radio

No

Music Player

Yes

Domestic Warranty (Year)

2

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