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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v12, upgradable to MIUI 14 for POCO / newer Android versions |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | MIUI 13 for POCO |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Energy-efficient 6nm architecture paired with MediaTek Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and Game Turbo 5.0 engine for smooth budget gaming |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop Notch |
| Features | 6.58" 90Hz DynamicSwitch FHD+ Display, Sunlight display, Reading Mode 3.0, DC dimming, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| Brightness | 500 nits (HBM) |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.58 inches (16.71 cm, 104.3 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 (S5KJN1, ISO-CELL) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.4 (macro), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes (PDAF) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/5.0", 1.12µm) |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch cutout) |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, leather-texture plastic back |
| Width | 76.09 mm |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Power Black, POCO Yellow |
| Height | 163.99 mm |
| Weight | 201 grams |
| IP Rating | IP52 |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 630 Hours (4G) |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | Fast, 18W wired charging (22.5W charger in box) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 512 GB via dedicated microSDXC card slot |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with loudspeaker |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-Res Audio certification, FM radio |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Helio G99 6nm Processor, 6.58" 90Hz DynamicSwitch FHD+ Display with Gorilla Glass 3, 50MP Samsung JN1 AI Triple Rear Camera, 5000 mAh Battery with 18W Fast Charging, Leather-Like Textured Back Design with POCO Camera Visor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Infrared Blaster, Dedicated microSD Slot, IP52 Splash Resistance |
The Xiaomi Poco M5 prioritizes smooth sustained gaming performance and distinctive rugged aesthetics in the budget mid-range bracket, pairing MediaTek's efficient 6nm Helio G99 chipset with a 90Hz DynamicSwitch Full HD+ display, responsive UFS 2.2 storage, and a leather-like textured back panel, available via unofficial import channels in Bangladesh. It features a 6.58-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2408 pixels) IPS LCD DotDrop screen offering an intelligent 90Hz DynamicSwitch refresh rate (30Hz/60Hz/90Hz), 240Hz touch sampling rate, 401 ppi pixel density, Sunlight display, Reading Mode 3.0, DC dimming, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, it is powered by the 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core processor clocked up to 2.2GHz, coupled with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of high-speed UFS 2.2 onboard storage, expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated microSDXC card slot. For photography, it features a triple camera array anchored by a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary wide sensor with PDAF, accompanied by a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor, paired with a 5MP front-facing selfie camera. Driven by an enduring 5000 mAh battery supported by 18W fast wired charging via USB Type-C, a side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res Audio certification, an FM radio, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, an infrared blaster, IP52 dust and splash resistance, and running MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, the Xiaomi Poco M5 delivers dependable budget gaming power, tactile grip ergonomics, and solid all-day battery life.
| Display Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz (DynamicSwitch: 30Hz/60Hz/90Hz) |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch, 240Hz touch sampling rate |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 83.92 % |
| Video FPS |
| 30 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode, Portrait Mode, 50MP Ultra HD Mode |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Voice Shutter, Movie Frame, 4-in-1 pixel binning, Short Video Mode |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps, 1280x720 @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Camera Features |
| Wide Angle, HDR, AI Beautify, AI Portrait Mode, Face Unlock |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps, 1280x720 @ 30fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust and splash resistant |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Distinctive leather-like textured back panel resisting fingerprints and smudges, signature full-width POCO camera visor, side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Wireless Charging |
| No |
| User Available Storage |
| Depends on system usage |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | Yes |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.851 W/kg, Body: 0.674 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |






