For another year, Poco has updated two of the most interesting smartphones in its catalog. The brand owned by Xiaomi has announced Small X5 and X5 Protwo new models that include some of the best features we’ve already seen in their predecessors, but come with a slightly updated design, new processors, battery life improvements and, as a stellar feature, priced under 400 euros in more RAM variants memory and storage capacity.
More precisely, the new Poco X5 and X5 Pro share many common characteristics. Both models have the same screen. Thus, we find ourselves with 6.67″ Full HD+ AMOLED panel (2400 x 1800 pixels) which also has a frequency of up to 120 Hz The screen also works thanks to a 5000 mAh battery; capacity, which applies to both the base model and the Plus version.
However, there are slight differences in some additional features related to the screen and battery. The Poco X5, for example, has Gorilla Glass 3, while the Poco X5 Pro has a Gorilla Glass 5-covered panel. The base version also has Peak brightness 1200 nits compared to the 900 nits of the Pro version. Yes, this latest model is equipped with stereo sound.
The download speed is also different in each version. Poco X5 5G equipped with charger 33 W, which allows you to charge the battery to 100% in just over an hour. Poco X5 Pro 5G, for its part, includes charger 67 W According to the company, it is capable of charging 30% of the battery in 7 minutes.
Qualcomm processor and camera up to 108 megapixels
Where we start to see major differences is in the area of performance and camera. Starting with power, the Poco X5 is equipped with Snapdragon 695 SoC from American Qualcomm. Curiously, this is the same one that includes Poco X4 Pro, Poco X5 Pro, on the other hand, bets on Snapdragon 778Gprocessor, which the company says also delivers camera performance improvements.
Both Poco X5 and Poco X5 Pro, on the other hand, have 6 GB base RAM and storage, which starts at 125GB. The most powerful options include 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage in both cases.
In terms of cameras, the two new models in the X5 series have a triple lens configuration with a very similar configuration, with one major difference: the main sensor.
The Poco X5, for example, is betting on a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the other hand, the main sensor of the Poco X5 Pro is 108 megapixels., and holds the rest of the sensors, which we see on his brother is smaller. That is, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2-megapixel macro sensor for close-up photos.
Price and availability of the new Poco X5 and Poco X5 Pro
Poco X5 and X5 Pro are available from today, February 6, in the Xiaomi online store, on Amazon and on the MediaMarkt website. They come in 3 different colors: black, blue and yellow, and again, in a configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory and 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory.
In addition, as a promotion, two smartphones will be available for 50 euros off their regular price for one week. That is until February 13th. These are the prices of different options.
- Small X5 with 6GB + 128GB: €299.99 (or €249.99 until February 13th).
- Small X5 with 8GB + 256GB: €349.99 (or €299.99 until February 13th).
- Small X5 Pro with 6GB + 128GB: €349.99 (or €299.99 until February 13th).
- Small X5 Pro with 8GB + 256GB: €499.99. (or 349.99 euros until February 13).
Source: Hiper Textual
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