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After being speculated through leaks and rumors, POCO, a subsidiary of Xiaomi, finally unveiled the POCO M5s to the tech community and users in the international market. This version brings upgrades in terms of configuration along with a fresh new look compared to its predecessor. So what's new with POCO M5s? How much does POCO M5s cost? What's the configuration of POCO M5s? Let's take a look at the first impressions of POCO M5s to learn more about this product!
(*Note: POCO M5s is launched in the international market with a starting price of 209 EURO (about 4.87 million VND) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant.)
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POCO M5s debuts with a fresh, youthful, and dynamic design
As predicted before its release, POCO M5s is indeed a rebranded version of Redmi Note 10S for the international market. Therefore, at first glance, I was drawn to the POCO M5s, with its simple yet youthful appearance, featuring gentle curves at the corners, providing a sense of solidity and comfort when held.
POCO M5s inherits its design from Redmi Note 10S. Source: Lim Review.On the back of POCO M5s, this area of the device also stands out with a glossy plastic surface mimicking glass, combined with the POCO M5s camera cluster redesigned from the layered style of Redmi Note 10S, with the addition of a black border printed with the brand name to create a distinctive brand identity characteristic of POCO.
The back of POCO M5s is highlighted with faux leather and an eye-catching square camera. Source: RedSkull.Additionally, POCO M5s also offers 3 simple and elegant color options for users to choose from: Black, Blue, and Silver. Each color that POCO M5s possesses has its own beauty, such as black being masculine, solid, and powerful.
POCO M5s comes in various color versions. Source: POCO.Turning to the front, POCO M5s features a punch-hole display housing the selfie camera inside and is protected by extremely durable Gorilla Glass, helping the device withstand scratches or drops better than its predecessor. Additionally, the screen bezels of POCO M5s have been made thinner, providing users with a wider viewing experience and a more attractive appearance.
The screen of POCO M5s with many features offers a delightful experience. Source: RedSkull.In terms of display, POCO M5s features a 6.43-inch OLED panel with Full HD+ resolution (1,080 x 2,400 pixels). Moreover, this screen also achieves the DCI-P3 color standard to bring images with vibrant colors, ideal for watching movies or playing games. Furthermore, for those who often use their phones at night but are concerned about eye strain, POCO M5s is equipped with DC Dimming feature to minimize blue light and protect your eyes.
POCO M5s boasts superior configuration with Helio G95 chipset, powerful 5,000mAh battery
Before delving into performance, let's quickly go over some specifications of POCO M5s for your reference:
- Display: 6.43-inch size, AMOLED panel, Full HD+ resolution.
- CPU: MediaTek Helio G95.
- RAM: 4 GB and 6 GB.
- Internal Storage: 64 GB and 128 GB.
- Rear Camera: 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP.
- Front Camera: 13 MP.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, supports 33W fast charging.
As predicted, our POCO M5s is equipped with the Helio G95 chip - a processor from MediaTek known for its stable performance and receiving many positive reviews in the budget phone segment. For a phone priced around 5 million VND, equipping it with the Helio G95 chip is very reasonable, promising to provide smooth responsiveness for daily tasks and decent gaming performance for many popular titles on the market today with its moderate configuration.
Accompanying the stable configuration, POCO M5s is equipped with 4 GB of RAM (the highest RAM version is 6 GB), a number considered sufficient to help users multitask smoothly. Additionally, the device is equipped with 64 GB of internal storage (the highest memory version is 128 GB), enough for basic users to comfortably store personal data. Moreover, the device comes pre-installed with the customized MIUI 13 interface based on Android 12 upon production.Alongside the stable configuration, POCO M5s is equipped with 4 GB of RAM (the highest RAM version is 6 GB), a figure considered sufficient to enable users to multitask smoothly. Additionally, the device is equipped with 64 GB of internal storage (the highest memory version is 128 GB), enough for basic users to comfortably store personal data. Moreover, the device comes pre-installed with the customized MIUI 13 interface based on Android 12 upon production.
POCO M5s is equipped with 4GB of RAM (up to 6 GB) and 64 GB of internal storage (up to 128 GB). Source: Lim Review.Regarding battery life, POCO M5s is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery, a figure considered standard at the time for a device to operate for about a day. Furthermore, POCO M5s has been upgraded to support fast charging from 18 W to 33 W, allowing you to save charging time and provide a more seamless user experience.
POCO M5s is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery along with 33 W fast charging capability. Source: POCO.POCO M5s features a 64 MP camera for sharp photography and supports 4K video recording
In terms of photography capabilities, POCO M5s has been upgraded with the number of camera lenses, featuring 4 lenses with specific specifications as follows:
- Main camera: 64 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF autofocus support.
- Ultra-wide-angle camera: 8 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture, 118-degree field of view.
- Macro camera: 2 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture.
- Depth sensor: 2 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture.
- Selfie camera: 13 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture.
POCO M5s is equipped with a cluster of four cameras with impressive specifications. Source: Lim Review.Thanks to its 4-camera system with distinct functions, POCO M5s promises to deliver users high-quality photos with vibrant colors and high detail, meeting the basic photography needs of users. Moreover, POCO M5s supports video recording with up to 4K resolution, allowing you to creatively capture beautiful videos to showcase your work on social media.
POCO M5s camera cluster with impressive photography features. Source: POCO.In addition, POCO M5s is equipped with a 13 MP selfie camera, accompanied by AI portrait mode and beautiful bokeh effect reproduction capabilities, providing stunning portrait photos for selfie enthusiasts to satisfy their virtual photo needs.
POCO M5s is equipped with a 13 MP selfie camera. Source: Lim Review.What's the price of POCO M5s? Is it worth owning?
According to information released by POCO at the product launch event, the prices of POCO M5s (original price of the device, not pre-order price) for each specific configuration are as follows:
- 209 Euro (equivalent to 4.97 million VND) for the 4 GB RAM/64 GB internal storage variant.
- 229 Euro (equivalent to 5.34 million VND) for the 4 GB RAM/128 GB internal storage variant.
- 249 Euro (equivalent to 5.81 million VND) for the 6 GB RAM/128 GB internal storage variant.
POCO X4 GT offers an extremely attractive price tag. Source: POCO.With its fresh design and powerful specs compared to other devices in the same price range, I believe this price point will be quite suitable for students who desire a smartphone with sufficient performance to meet basic needs. So, do you have any other impressions about the POCO M5s? Feel free to leave your comments below! Thank you very much for your interest in my article.
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