The Poco X5 Pro can be a good option if you seek a smartphone with flagship-level features without exceeding the budget. The X5 Pro continues Poco’s tradition of providing premium features at an affordable price range. Poco is a sub-brand of Xiaomi.

On Gadgets Leo, the phone starts at  KSh49,500. Below, we have gone into full details of the device, starting with the design and build quality, screen and speakers, specs and performance, cameras, battery life, charging, software and apps, and whether or not you should buy this phone.

Poco X5 Pro Key Specs & Price In Kenya

Price	KSh49,500
Performance	Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
Camera	108MP + 8MP+ 2MP
Display size	6.67 inches
Battery	Li-Po 5000mAh
Storage	256GB
Memory	8 GB

Poco X5 Pro 6.67″, 256GB ROM, 8GB RAM, 5000mAh price in Kenya is KSh49,500. This is the 6GB RAM / 128GB internal storage variant of the Poco X5 Pro which is available in Black, Blue, and Yellow.

Design 

The Poco X5 Pro’s design has changed significantly from the X4 Pro, which it replaced. There are still some observable adjustments, even if the changes are minor. Still occupying a sizable amount of the back, the camera surround has a raised area to one side and a sizable ‘POCO’ branding that has been turned 90 degrees. With an incredible 7.9mm and 181g reduced weight this year, the phone is also available in various hues, including yellow, blue, and black.

Yet the smartphone’s back cover is still made of plastic and not even pretty plastic. Although it attempts to resemble frosted glass, it looks cheap and has a terrible lack of grip. Thankfully, a straightforward, transparent silicone cover is included in the box. Although the phone only has an IP53 rating and isn’t completely waterproof, it still performs better than many other mid-range phones on the market.

Screen 

The Poco X5 Pro sports a big 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ (2400 x 1080) resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Using the display is enjoyable whether you’re playing games or using social media. Although the average brightness of 500 nits is sufficient in most circumstances, the maximum brightness has decreased from 1300 to 900. In addition, the touch sampling rate has been reduced from 360 to 240Hz. 

 Performance

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, an upgrade over the 695 5G in the Poco X4 Pro, powers the X5 Pro. Even though the Cortex-A78 cores may run at speeds of up to 2.4GHz, the processor is still an octa-core 6nm design. You may choose between 6 or 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of storage. Because there is no microSD card slot, pick your model carefully. With Dynamic RAM Expansion 3.0, additional background programs are supported. Using a Snapdragon 778G chip, the phone supports 5G networks and has two SIM slots.

Poco X5 Pro Cameras

Even though the X5 Pro has a better-quality selfie camera, the camera setup is the same as that of its predecessor. In the rear, though, is a 108Mp primary camera flanked by an 8Mp ultrawide and 2Mp macro. The primary and ultrawide cameras are most frequently used, in that order. The primary camera captures clear, detailed images in excellent illumination but suffers in poor lighting. Although it allows for a larger field of view, the ultrawide camera’s quality is substantially inferior to that of the primary camera. 

The front-facing camera now features a 16Mp sensor, and the results are passable but not outstanding. In well-lit environments, selfies appear excellent, but in dim light, they may be blurry and lack definition.

Longevity of Batteries & Charging

The Poco X5 Pro’s battery capacity is 4,500mAh, a modest decrease from its predecessor but still providing good battery life. With moderate use, which included social networking, streaming videos, and some gaming, the phone comfortably lasted all day. Although the phone supports rapid charging up to 33W, which may provide a respectable charge quickly, heavy usage may necessitate a midday top-up.

Applications & Software

The MIUI 12.5, based on Android 11, is used by the Poco X5 Pro. Although MIUI offers many customization choices, some users may need more than others. There is some pre-installed bloatware, but most of it can be removed or disabled.

Should you buy Poco X5 Pro?

At its pricing range, the Poco X5 Pro delivers remarkable features such as a high refresh rate display, good cameras, and rapid charging. The camera technology could be better in low light, and the plastic back seems cheap. The Poco X5 Pro is a good option for a mid-range phone with high-end capabilities. There are, however, better possibilities if you’re ready to pay extra money.

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