HIGHLIGHTS
* POCO F5 will be available in Carbon Black and Snowstorm White colour options.
* The phone will pack 8GB RAM and 256GB storage but there are chances we might also see a 12GB RAM version during launch.
* POCO F5 could be a rebrand of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
* POCO F5 5G will feature a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC.
* The phone is confirmed to feature a triple-camera setup.
POCO F5 5G is set to launch in India on May 9th as a successor to the POCO F4 from last year.
Speculations are rife that the handset is a rebrand of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo. The company has been openly teasing new features of the phone. It has already been confirmed the POCO F5 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 SoC, which is claimed to be as powerful as the Snapdragon 8-series chipset.
Now, POCO India head, Himansu Tandon in interaction with influencer Rajiv Makhni, revealed more details about the F5 5G, such as the RAM, storage, colour options and more.
POCO is gearing up for the launch of the F5 series. The company will launch the F5 5G as its flagship smartphone in India on May 9. The F5 Pro, which is set to launch on the same day in Europe, will not be available in India.
POCO has confirmed some key details about the F5 5G’s specifications and features.
The company, at the time of the launch, revealed that the POCO F5 5G will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. The new Qualcomm SoC is said to be nearly as powerful as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
Now, POCO India Country Head Himanshu Tandon, during an interaction with influencer Rajiv Makhni, revealed more details about the F5 5G. Tandon has confirmed the RAM, storage, colour options and some other details about the F5 5G. Let’s take a look at the POCO F5 specifications, features and other details known so far.
POCO F5 5G Details Revealed
POCO F5 5G will come as a premium offering in the country. According to the country head, the handset will come in two colour options: Carbon Black and Snowstorm White. The former has a glossy back panel. Furthermore, the phone will pack 8GB RAM and 256GB storage but there are chances we might also see a 12GB RAM version. The teaser images confirmed there will be triple cameras on the back.
The POCO F5 5G is claimed to have scored 969,903 points on AnTuTu, which is said to be the highest for a Snapdragon 7-series chip.
POCO F5 5G: Specifications and Features Revealed
POCO F5 5G will be a premium smartphone from the company in India. The smartphone will launch on May 9 and go on sale via Flipkart. Ahead of the launch, Tandon revealed that the F5 5G will launch in India in two colour options. One of them would be called Carbon Black, which has a glossy back panel. There is also a Snowstorm White colour option coming to India.
The POCO India top chief further revealed that the upcoming F-series smartphone will feature 8GB of RAM on the base model. It will come with 256GB of storage. We can also expect the F5 5G to launch with a 12GB RAM option with 256GB of storage.
In addition to this, the phone is confirmed to feature a triple-camera setup on the back. The device has a “Turbine-like” camera module design. There is also an LED flash module next to the camera sensors. The text on the camera module confirms that the F5 5G has a 64MP main camera sensor.
Tandon revealed that the F5 5G has an AnTuTu score of nearly a million. He previously claimed that the phone scored 969,903 points on AnTuTu, which is the highest-ever score by a phone with a Snapdragon 7-series chip.
On the front, the phone has a flat display with a hole-punch cutout at the top centre for the front camera. The phone has very thin bezels around the display, and according to Tandon, offers a 93 per cent screen-to-body ratio.
The phone is likely a rebranded Redmi Note 12 Turbo China. The device in China features an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, there is a 16MP front camera.
It is also likely to feature a 5000mAh battery and offer 67W fast charging support. The F5 5G will launch with Android 13 out of the box. It will have a layer of MIUI 13 on top of Android. The 6.67-inch display will feature a Full HD+ resolution and offer support for a 120Hz refresh rate as well.
POCO F5 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | April 3, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
| CPU | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 560 + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 560) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 8 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 619L |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 393 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 64 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP f/2.4 |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP f/2.45, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4700 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Sonic, 67W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Faqs on POCO F5
1) What are POCO F5 specifications, features?
Ans) * Display: POCO F5 is tipped to sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole selfie camera.
* Processor: POCO F5 is already confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU for graphics.
* RAM and Storage: The POCO F5 is expected to pack up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage that might be further expandable.
* OS: The POCO F5 will likely boot Android 13-based MIUI 14 custom skin out of the box.
* Battery: The phone could pack a 5,160mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
* Camera: POCO F5 is expected to pack triple cameras on the back, with a 64MP primary camera sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro sensor. The report says there could be a 16MP shooter on the front for selfies
* Connectivity: POCO F5’s connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
2) What is the latest tweet of Poco F5 Pro revealing ?
Ans) A new tweet by POCO Global reveals that the POCO F5 Pro will sport a WQHD+ display resolution, which has been seen on flagship phones from other OEMs. Further, an image in the tweet also reveals that the smartphone will sport a seamless punch-hole camera display design that accentuates the appearance.
In the image, you also see a USB-C port on the bottom, with speakers on both sides and a SIM card slot and microphone to go along with it. On the right of the device, you get the volume rockers and lock button.
Just this week, an alleged POCO F5 Pro unboxing video had been leaked online, which gave us a look at what to expect in the box. The video showed how a bulky camera module, with OlS support, adorned the rear of the smartphone. With a similar design, it is highly anticipated that the F5 Pro will be a rebranded, international version of the Redmi K60.
Apart from the POCO F5 Pro, the base POCO F5 has also seen a lot of teasers from the brand. For starters, the company has confirmed that the upcoming F5 will be the first smartphone in India to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 processor. It is reported that the POCO F5 might be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
3) POCO F5 leaked renders.Details?
Ans) The POCO F5 boasts an impressive design, with a punch cutout in the front of the screen to house the selfie camera, and minimal bezels. The side panel features a power button and volume rocker, while the back panel consists of a triple camera system and an LED flash. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The POCO branding is situated at the bottom of the phone’s back. The F5 Pro will be the company’s first flagship phone to feature an under-display fingerprint scanner. It will be available in two colours, white and black, with different patterns on the back panel. Speculations are rife that it may also arrive in a blue variant.
4) What are Poco F5 Specifications?
Ans) The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2-powered POCO F5 will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The camera system of the F5 will include a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. Additionally, the front of the phone will have a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The 5,000mAh battery of the POCO F5 is expected to offer a long battery life. The device is likely to arrive with support for 67W charging. It will come preinstalled with the MIUI 14-based Android 13. The SoC of the phone will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The company has already hinted that the POCO F5 will arrive in two variants ,as 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. Sources indicate that the Poco F5 may be priced higher than the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ at launch, possibly exceeding Rs 30,000.
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