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As announced earlier, at exactly 7 PM Vietnam time, POCO - a sub-brand of Xiaomi, officially unveiled the POCO M5 to users. This is a new budget phone from Xiaomi with a fairly impressive design and configuration for its price range. So, what's new with the POCO M5? How much is the POCO M5? What is the configuration of the POCO M5? Let's summarize through this first impression article about the POCO M5 below!
(*) Note: In the international market, the POCO M5 has a starting price of $169 (approximately 3.9 million VND) for the 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage variant.
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POCO M5 boasts its signature design with a unique faux leather back
My first impression of the POCO M5 is its highly distinctive design and strong brand recognition. Specifically, the device features flat chamfered edges and curved corners for comfortable long-term grip. The gently curved back seamlessly merges with the frame, providing a snug fit for users.
POCO M5 adopts a flat design for comfortable handling. Source: POCO Global.In addition, POCO M5 retains its distinctive design with an extremely large rectangular black camera module placed in the top corner of the back. This camera module protrudes slightly from the back, with the familiar POCO logo on the right and a cluster of three cameras slightly raised on the left. What's most special is that the POCO M5 is also equipped with a luxurious faux leather back that few competitors in its segment can match. With the faux leather back, concerns about sweat marks and fingerprints will no longer be a major issue.
The familiar back design coupled with the highlight of the faux leather material on the POCO M5. Source: POCO Global.Furthermore, the POCO M5 comes in 3 eye-catching colors: Black, Gold, and Green for users to choose according to their personal preferences. For spiritual gamers like myself, gold is the most suitable choice to match the Earth element and make a strong impression on friends and colleagues.
POCO M5 in black exudes masculinity and strength. Source: POCO Global.
POCO M5 in serene green, steadfast. Source: POCO Global.
POCO M5 in vibrant yellow, dynamic. Source: POCO Global.Turning to the front, the POCO M5 is equipped with a 6.58-inch display, Full HD+ resolution, and operates on an IPS LCD panel. At first glance, the POCO M5 may not seem very appealing in terms of display, but the device is equipped with a 90 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling rate. Particularly, the POCO M5 also features DynamicSwitch display technology, allowing the device to adjust the refresh rate according to the running application to optimize power consumption.
Overall, I find the POCO M5 to be a highly impressive device thanks to its user-friendly design, high recognition, and good image display quality in its price range. Therefore, this is a very good device for under 5 million VND.
POCO M5's standout configuration in its price range with Helio G99
Before diving into details, let me summarize the specifications of the POCO M5.
- Display: 90 Hz refresh rate display.
- Chip: MediaTek Helio G99.
- RAM: 4 GB and 6 GB.
- Internal storage: 64 GB and 128 GB.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, 18 W fast charging.
- Rear camera: 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP.
- Selfie camera: 5 MP.
The specifications of the POCO M5 are also very impressive! Source: POCO Global.Exactly, the POCO M5 is equipped with a chip that is considered one of the best processors in the budget segment, the Helio G99 from MediaTek. Speaking of the Helio G99, it was introduced on May 24 with a 6nm process that saves 30% battery compared to its predecessor generation. MediaTek has just introduced the Helio G series chip named Helio G99 with many upgrades and improvements compared to the previous generation. Therefore, the performance of the POCO M5 holds promise for smooth and seamless gaming experiences with popular titles like Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, etc., with appropriate graphics settings.
POCO M5 also impresses with the powerful Helio G99 chip. Source: POCO Global.Furthermore, POCO introduces users to the new Game Turbo 5.0 technology to optimize the performance of the POCO M5. From there, users can enjoy gaming without encountering too much FPS drop. According to the company's announcement, the POCO M5 can play Free Fire with the highest graphics settings while maintaining FPS at nearly 60 and the device's temperature only rises slightly. This is considered a significant advantage for an affordable device that invests heavily in gaming capabilities.
The device can handle Free Fire with the highest graphics settings while maintaining a stable nearly 60 FPS. Source: POCO Global.
POCO M5 is also equipped with up to 6 GB of RAM. Source: POCO Global.Devices in the POCO M Series are loved and known by users for their impressive usage time and large battery capacity. Continuing that tradition, the POCO M5 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, a fairly common capacity nowadays and also the standard for current smartphones. I believe this capacity will easily meet your usage needs throughout a long day for basic tasks and light entertainment!
POCO M5 is also equipped with a 5,000mAh battery capacity. Source: POCO Global.In addition, the company also announced that the POCO M5 features 18W fast charging capability, not too big but helps users save some time filling up the 5,000mAh battery. According to the company, the POCO M5 takes less than 2 hours to fully charge and only takes 1 hour to reach 66%.
Furthermore, the device also features top-notch 18W fast charging. Source: POCO Global.Moreover, the POCO M5 is also equipped with a standout camera that many competitors in the segment do not have. Specifically as follows:
- Main camera: 50 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture.
- Macro camera: 2 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture.
- Depth sensor: 2 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture.
- Selfie camera: 5 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture.
POCO M5 also boasts a rather impressive camera setup! Source: POCO Global.With a price of less than 5 million VND and owning a 50 MP camera, it's truly irresistible, isn't it, everyone! With high resolution, the POCO M5 can capture all your precious moments with high detail, good color, and depth. Additionally, the front camera of the device has a resolution of 5 MP, along with special modes for impressive selfie quality. The POCO M5 also has the ability to record videos using the front camera with good quality, providing you with impressive footage to post on TikTok, Facebook,... or to have online conversations with loved ones!
Photos taken by POCO M5 with various modes. Source: POCO Global.How much is POCO M5?
According to the manufacturer's announcement, the price of POCO M5 in the international market is as follows:
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB internal memory version is priced at 169 USD (approximately 3.9 million VND).
- 4 GB RAM + 128 GB internal memory version is priced at 189 USD (approximately 4.4 million VND).
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB internal memory version is priced at 209 USD (approximately 4.9 million VND).
What do you think about POCO M5? Source: POCO Global.These are extremely attractive prices for a device with good configuration and outstanding design like POCO M5. So what do you think about POCO M5? Don't hesitate to leave your opinions in the comments section of this article! While waiting for POCO M5 to arrive in the Vietnamese market, you can also consider some Xiaomi models available at The Gioi Di Dong at extremely attractive prices through the button below!
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