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Xiaomi POCO F5 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£320RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi POCO F5 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

25%

7.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

4.9

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

4.1

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

â–²Better than 50%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £320
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi POCO F5 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

25%

7.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

4.9

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

4.1

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

6.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi POCO F5 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.3
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is faster than processors in 81.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is narrower than that of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
80.3 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 80.3 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 96.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.12 µm which is larger than in 78.2% of smartphones and equal to the size in 5.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 94.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2160 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2160 px which is lower than that of 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
402 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 402 ppi which is higher than that of 61.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,700 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 74.7% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 120 W which is faster than in 94.4% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
156.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 156.5 mm which is shorter than 89.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
76 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76 mm which is narrower than 47.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.5 mm which is thinner than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Weight
152 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 152 g which is lighter than 98.4% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
82,992 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 82,992 cm³ which is smaller than 89.1% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi POCO F5 5G (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 2.51x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (80.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    80.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • 3x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,340 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,340 vs 3,115
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 3x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,340 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,340 vs 3,115
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2.6x higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (9,950 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    9,950 vs 3,825
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 2.03x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,490 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,490 vs 1,226
  • 50% more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 2.51x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (80.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    80.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 1.8% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (402 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    402 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • 22.5% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (152 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    152 g vs 196.2 g
  • 7.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (156.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    156.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 15.1% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (82,992 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    82,992 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 89.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (95 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    95 vs 942
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Xiaomi POCO F5 5G (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 89.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (95 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    95 vs 942
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 90.6% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (24 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    24 vs 256
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 471.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (422 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    422 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 6% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (91 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    91 vs 99.5
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 7 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2017 vs 2024). 7.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    October 2017
    2017 vs 2024

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi POCO F5 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely powerful performance for the price, suitable for gaming and multitasking, thanks to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor.
  • Long-lasting battery life (around 5000 mAh) and efficient power usage, often lasting one to two days with normal use.
  • Fast 67W wired charging capability, which can charge the phone to full in under an hour.
  • Vibrant and smooth 6.67-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display with good brightness and color reproduction, ideal for media consumption.
  • Main 64MP camera captures solid, high-contrast photos with good detail and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) in good lighting conditions.
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and loud, clear stereo speakers.
  • Good value for money or attractive price point.
  • Lightweight and slim design.
  • Features a reliable and fast side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi POCO F5 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • The camera performance suffers significantly in low light conditions, and the auxiliary (ultrawide and macro) sensors are considered mediocre or poor.
  • The phone has a plastic build/case, which makes it feel less premium compared to some competitors or its predecessor.
  • The MIUI software is often criticized for having too much bloatware (pre-installed unwanted apps) and occasional ads in system apps.
  • The display could be brighter for better visibility in direct, strong sunlight.
  • Official software update support and longevity is unclear or a concern for some users.
  • Lacks wireless charging and has a basic IP53 splash-proof rating (not full waterproofing).
  • The back case can get dirty easily with fingerprints (depending on the color variant).

Verdict

The Oppo F5 is a 2017 selfie-focused smartphone featuring a 6.0-inch Full HD+ (2160x1080 pixels) LTPS IPS display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P23 octa-core processor and was originally available in configurations up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot up to 256GB; a 12GB RAM variant was never a standard offering for this model. Main pros include an impressive 20MP AI-powered front camera, a large immersive screen, good battery life from its 3,200mAh capacity, and a dedicated triple card slot for dual SIM use plus storage expansion. Cons include a plastic back build, the use of a microUSB port instead of Type-C, the absence of fast charging (VOOC) support, and a heavily skinned ColorOS interface based on Android 7.1 Nougat that some found unrefined or a blatant copy of iOS.

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