POCO F5 series has launched in the global markets. The lineup includes a standard and pro variant. While both devices have debuted in global markets, the Indian region only gets the POCO F5. The F5 and F5 Pro are rebranded versions of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Redmi K60 respectively that are available in China. Read on to know what the smartphones offer out of the box.
POCO F5, F5 Pro specifications and features
Starting with the display, the POCO F5 and F5 Pro feature a 6.67-inch 12-bit flexible OLED screen. Both devices come with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ support. The standard variant offers FHD+ resolution whereas the pro model maxes out at WQHD+. Both phones have a center-aligned punch-hole cutout and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
On the imaging front, the POCO F5 and F5 Pro feature a triple rear camera setup of a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro unit. There is a 16MP front-facing snapper. Both phones have optical and electronic image stabilisation.
Under the hood, the POCO F5 is equipped with a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC whereas the F5 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Both phones pack up to 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. There is a liquid cooling vapor chamber for heat dissipation. The standard and pro models are backed by 5,000 and 5,160mAh battery cells with both supporting 67W fast charging. The pro variant also supports 30W wireless charging.
The POCO F5 and F5 Pro ship with Android 13 OS out of the box. Connectivity options on the smartphones include a USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, IR Blaster, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and 5G. The devices also feature an X-Axis Linear Motor.
In India, the POCO F5 is priced at Rs 29,999 and Rs 33,999 for the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB configurations. ICICI Bank cardholders will be eligible for Rs 3,000 instant discount. The smartphone comes in Electric Blue, Snowstorm White, and Carbon Black colors. It will go on sale starting May 16th in the country.
As for the global pricing, the POCO F5 costs $379 and $429 for the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants. On the other hand, the same RAM and storage configurations of the F5 Pro are priced at $449 and $499 respectively. The higher 12GB + 512GB variant of the device carries a price tag of $549. Both smartphones will be available from May 9th.
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