Poco M5

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84th best phone of 2022 (~$129)

6.58-inch

201g

8.9mm

18W

not waterproof

71

Click to open full specs on GSMArena.com:
Xiaomi-Poco-M5

* Screen covers 83.6% of body.

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

62

1st review by

60

6th review by

80

2nd review by

71

GSMCritic Score

75

5th review by

79

3rd review by

70

4th review by

* how the score is calculated?

Last update: 2024-09-21

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
Adequate photography skills in the context of a low-end device.
The Poco M5 has a more potent 50MP main sensor.
Performance
Reliable performance in day-to-day use.
Design
Brings a strong design aesthetic.
Battery
Long-lasting battery life.
The Poco M5 proposes a good value for the asking price running on a big battery.
Price
The POCO M5 gives you great value for money in the budget segment.
Software
Mature and dependable MIUI 13 Android skin.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
Unimpressive rear camera quality. [source: androidcentral]

No ultra-wide camera. [source: techadvisor]

Display
LCD display a step back. [source: techadvisor]

Battery
Slow charging. [source: techadvisor]

Audio
No stereo speakers. [source: techadvisor]

Connectivity
These perks come at the expense of 5G connectivity. [source: androidcentral]

Other
The Poco M5 is a pretty basic phone. [source: gsmarena]

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2022: #84

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2022: #54

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2022: #35

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2022: #55

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2022: #65

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2022: #82

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2022: #78

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2022: #3