The Poco F series of smartphones has been making waves in the mobile industry since its inception. The series is known for its high-end specs, sleek design, and affordability, making it a popular choice among smartphone enthusiasts. The Poco F1, the first device in the series, was launched in 2018 and was well-received by consumers and critics alike.

It was praised for its flagship-level specs and low price point, which was made possible by Poco’s cost-cutting measures. Since then, the Poco F series has continued to impress with each new iteration, offering top-of-the-line hardware and features at an affordable price. With the upcoming release of the Poco F5, expectations are high, and fans are eagerly awaiting its arrival. Let’s dive into what we know about the highly anticipated Poco F5 smartphone, based on the leaks and rumors circulating online.

Design & display

Recent reports suggest that the Poco F5 is essentially a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which is exclusive to the Chinese market. The F5 is expected to share the same design as the Note 12 Turbo, featuring a boxy frame with a curved back for a comfortable grip. The back of the device is expected to have three separate camera lenses arranged in a clean and minimalistic design, with a small opening for the LED flash.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo Snowstorm White

In addition to the sleek and minimalistic back design, Poco is set to introduce a distinct Snowstorm White color variant that has generated considerable excitement among netizens in anticipation of the device’s release. This option boasts a frost pattern design, combining hues of white and blue to create the effect of an icy surface. The lenses are also painted white, meshing well with the overall design.

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Poco F5 official live image

However, if you are not a fan of the Icy looks of the Snowstorm White color, Poco has you covered with a minimalistic Carbon Black color option, which features a carbon fiber-like pattern.

According to recent reports, the upcoming POCO F5 is expected to feature a generously sized 6.67-inch AMOLED display, complete with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole camera located at the front. The device’s display is said to boast a sleek design, featuring slim bezels and an impressive 93% screen-to-body ratio.

Performance

The Poco F5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. For those unaware, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is a recently unveiled powerful and efficient System-on-a-Chip (SoC) from Qualcomm. Built on a 6nm manufacturing process, it features an octa-core CPU with Kryo 670 cores and an Adreno 642 GPU, delivering high performance for demanding applications. It also supports 5G connectivity and features an integrated AI engine for enhanced user experiences.

Leaked benchmark results on the upcoming Poco F5 smartphone have revealed impressive performance scores on both Geekbench 6 and AnTuTu. According to the Geekbench 6 benchmark test, the device scored 1629 points in the single-core test and 4295 points in the multi-core test, indicating that the F5 will be capable of handling demanding applications and gaming with ease. Meanwhile, the AnTuTu benchmark test of the F5 has reportedly yielded nearly one million points, a testament to the device’s powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC.

Additionally, Poco India head Himanshu Tandon has hinted at a possible 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The F5 5G is expected to be available in a base variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with the possibility of a 12GB RAM option. The device is set to run on Android 13 out-of-the-box with a layer of MIUI 13 on top.

Camera


Rumor has it that the POCO F5 will feature a triple camera setup on the back panel, with a 64MP primary camera sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. This camera system promises to capture high-quality photos and videos. Meanwhile, on the front, the device is expected to come with a 16MP selfie camera that will allow users to capture great self-portraits and videos. Given that the POCO F5 is expected to sport the same camera setup as the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, interested users can refer to our brief review and camera samples of the latter to have an idea of what to anticipate from the F5’s camera system.

Expected Pricing

Reports have stated that the Poco F5 will debut in India with a price tag below Rs. 30,000 (~$367). In addition to that, with offers, the cost is said to be as low as Rs. 26,000 (~$318). That being said, the brand usually sells its devices cheaper in India, so other markets could expect the price to be a bit higher.

Also, check out our Poco F5 Pro roundup to find out everything that’s known about the upcoming Redmi K60 rebrand.

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