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POCO, a subsidiary brand of , has recently unveiled a new smartphone in the Vietnamese market called the POCO X5 series. This X5 series will include two versions: POCO X5 5G and POCO X5 Pro 5G. In this article, Mytour presents a hands-on review of the POCO X5 Pro 5G, the premium version with powerful performance compared to the standard model.
The unboxing experience of the POCO X5 Pro 5G resembles other POCO devices in the market. The box features the characteristic red and black tones and includes accessories like the 67W fast charger, USB-C charging cable, and a transparent silicon case. The Mytour version showcased in this article comes in a yellow variant, with additional color options in black and green.
Xiaomi adopts a flat back design and square frame for the POCO X5 Pro 5G, a design language seen in recent Xiaomi smartphones. Essentially, the POCO X5 Pro 5G is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, exclusively available in the Chinese market. Both devices share similarities in terms of configuration and appearance.
Specifically, the back of the POCO X5 Pro 5G features the main camera system with three lenses: a 108MP wide-angle lens using , an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view, and a 2MP macro lens. The camera module design is distinctive, featuring the POCO logo placed right next to it.
Regarding the camera quality, this camera setup meets the needs of regular users quite well. However, claiming it excels in capturing beautiful or high-quality shots in challenging conditions might be a stretch, as we all know that cameras on Xiaomi's mid-range smartphones, in general, don't truly stand out.
On the front, the POCO X5 Pro 5G features a 6.67-inch display, utilizing an AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The flat display adopts a 'hole-punch' design housing a 16MP selfie camera placed at the center of the top edge.
Although using an AMOLED panel, Xiaomi cuts costs by placing the fingerprint sensor on the side of this device. As for display quality, the POCO X5 Pro 5G still offers a screen good enough to meet daily entertainment needs.
The frame of the POCO X5 Pro 5G is crafted from plastic, featuring a sleek square design housing the physical buttons and connectivity ports. The device includes dual speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an infrared blaster at the top edge.
In terms of performance, the POCO X5 Pro 5G is equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chip from Qualcomm. While this chip may be considered somewhat dated in the market, having been around for a few years, it remains a preferred choice for mid-range devices, offering accessibility in terms of pricing.
Scoring the performance of POCO X5 Pro 5G with AnTuTu Benchmark 9 and Geekbench 5/6 software, the device achieves decent scores, capable of meeting gaming needs at a medium to lower graphics level. Despite being released a few years ago, the Snapdragon 778G is still a powerful chip in Qualcomm's 700 series. In Vietnam, the POCO X5 Pro 5G will be available in two memory configurations: 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB.
Here are the performance benchmarks for this device, including AnTuTu Benchmark 9, Geekbench 6, and Geekbench 5.
In terms of battery life, Xiaomi equips the POCO X5 Pro 5G with a 5000mAh battery, supporting 67W fast charging, and a charger is included. The device will run on Android 12 with the MIUI 14 interface, and there is no information yet on whether it will be updated to Android 13.
As for the pricing, the POCO X5 Pro 5G hits the Vietnamese market with prices for the two memory options, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB, at 7.69 and 8.69 million VND respectively. For those on a tight budget, the POCO X5 5G is a more affordable choice starting at only 6.49 million VND. In the initial sales period, the device will be discounted to only 6.99 million VND and 7.99 million VND for the Pro version. Currently, there is no information on the product release, and interested readers can register through the link below.
