The Poco X5 Pro 5G and Poco X5 5G have been unveiled

To mark its 5 years in operation, POCO, Xiaomi's sub-brand, has announced two new X series smartphones designed specifically for GenZ: the POCO X5 Pro 5G and the POCO X5 5G.

“Designed specifically for content creators to take their content to new heights, we believe the POCO X5 Pro 5G is the best device at 429 euros,” said Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global. “With an impressive display and performance, the POCO X5 5G offers incredible value and the best possible user experience in a smartphone under 300 euros.”

Please note that the prices above are European prices, while pricing for the two devices in Greece is expected to be announced on 23 February.

Specifications

In terms of specifications, for the first time on an X series device, the POCO X5 Pro 5G will feature a 6,67-inch Flow AMOLED display. Thanks to this flexible display technology, the POCO X5 Pro 5G is the thinnest X model to date, measuring just 7,9mm thick. The display also offers a 120Hz refresh rate, is Dolby Vision certified and supports 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut with 10-bit colour depth.

Inside the device is a Snapdragon 778 5G SoC, which, according to the company, “offers an excellent balance between energy efficiency and high performance, allowing the device's camera system to operate faster than the previous model”.

The camera system uses a 108MP sensor capable of recording 4K video, along with two additional sensors: an 8MP sensor with a wide-angle lens and a 2MP sensor for macro photography. As for battery life, the device comes with a 5.000mAh battery and support for 67W fast charging.

Moving on to the POCO X5 5G, this model is aimed at users who want an affordable smartphone for all-day use, whether for work, keeping up with the news or entertainment. To that end, the POCO X5 5G features a large 6,67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a high contrast ratio. It uses the Snapdragon 695 SoC, which “provides a seamless user experience with high speeds and performance, as well as fast download speeds”, and is equipped with a 5.000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

The POCO X5 Pro 5G Pro will be available in three colours (Black, Blue, Yellow) and two configurations (6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB), while the POCO X5 5G will come in three colours (Black, Blue and Green), also with the same capacities.