POCO redefines the mid-premium smartphone segment, unleashes POCO X5 Pro 5G in India and globally

POCO, one of India’s leading consumer technology brands, today announced the global debut of its next X-series, with the launch of POCO X5 Pro 5G. A true successor of POCO X4 Pro 5G, POCO X5 Pro 5G comes with ample upgrades and is packed with many industry-first features. Tabled with powerful features like Snapdragon 778G processor, 6.67″ Xfinity AMOLED display for a vivid content experience with Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® support and 108MP Triple camera setup, POCO lands another market disruptor in the league.

Commenting on the launch, Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO India, said, “POCO X-series’ smartphones have always outperformed in the market and managed to take the spotlight in the otherwise cluttered segment. We believe POCO X-series reflects upon our brand identity of challenging the status quo and takes it a notch higher. Bringing a smartphone with Snapdragon 860 processor in 2021-under 20K was challenging but POCO aced the game with POCO X3 Pro. Following the suite was POCO X4 Pro 5G, bringing massive upgrades and recording sales worth 150K units during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2022.”

“Taking that legacy forward, POCO X5 Pro 5G meets the highest standards for top-quality entertainment and performance while embodying the flagship-feel. With POCO X5 Pro 5G, we have addressed our users’ and fans’ requirements which include the segment’s powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset, Xfinity AMOLED display, 108 MP rear camera sensor, support for 5G connectivity and Dolby suite. Making it a steal deal for our fans and consumers, we are excited to unleash a disruptor in town with the all-new POCO X5 Pro 5G.” he further added.

Unleash raw and powerful performance!

Built to empower users with raw and rebellious performance, POCO X5 Pro 5G is powered by a very powerful chipset in the segment, Snapdragon 778G processor which is built on 6nm architecture. With an AnTuTu Score of 545k, it brings a premium smartphone experience. It gives a peak clock speed of 2.4GHz coupled with the combination of fast UFS 2.2 storage and LPDDR4X RAM. Further, the processor also boasts an Adreno™ 642L GPU that offers 40% improved performance than its predecessor. With these configurations, the smartphone delivers the best gaming performance and holds the fort on all grounds.

Complementing the strong hardware is the clean and fluid software. POCO X5 Pro 5G runs on Android 12 with the latest MIUI 14 Out of the box and is the first smartphone in India to come with MIUI 14.

Unleash an immersive display experience with Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® support

Flaunting a POCO OG design, POCO X5 Pro 5G is a head-turner in its segment. Available in three colors namely, Astral Black, Horizon Blue and POCO Yellow, the smartphone looks stunning and feels premium. At 181 grams and 7.9mm, POCO X5 Pro 5G is the lightest and thinnest X-series ever and gives a comfortable in-hand feel. POCO X5 Pro 5G’s display captivates the users with an immersive content and multimedia experience. Built sturdily, the smartphone packs Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 protection on the front and with IP53 rating, it is splash resistant too.

Featuring a 6.67” Xfinity display with extremely slim bezels, POCO X5 Pro 5G levels up the user experience with the support of Dolby Vision® – an eXceptional first in the X-series line-up. Further, the smartphone’s 10-bit display provides more than 1 billion colors and has a 120Hz Refresh Rate. It also comes with HDR 10+ certification and 1920Hz PWM Dimming for comfortable binge-watching your favorite content anytime, anywhere. Adding on to the riveting viewing experience are the dual stereo speakers. The dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos® support provide a surround-sound audio experience. POCO X5 Pro 5G also supports hi-res audio and hi-res audio wireless.

Unleash a captivating camera performance with 108MP AI Triple camera!

Leading by example in its segment, POCO X5 Pro 5G takes the crown of being the first POCO smartphone in India featuring a 108MP primary camera sensor. The camera has been fine-tuned to deliver magnificent photographic results with sheer focus on clear, crisp captures with nuanced details. The camera is capable of performing well in all lighting conditions. Supporting the 108MP sensor are 8MP ultra-wide snapper with 120 FOV and 2MP Macro sensor. POCO X5 Pro 5G captures a much wider field of view with the finest of details, thanks to its 8MP ultra-wide camera. Clicking pictures with nuanced details is not a hassle either with the 2MP Macro sensor on POCO X5 Pro 5G.

POCO X5 Pro 5G supports 4K recording @ 30fps and makes video recording fun with some exciting video modes such as short video, slow motion, Vlog mode (6 new modes for budding content creators), Pro-video, to name a few. Completing the camera setup is the 16MP snapper producing exceptional results by ensuring natural-looking selfies.

Unleash a long-lasting battery performance!

For users who are always on the go, POCO X5 Pro 5G’s 5000mAh massive battery doesn’t let them stop. Powering through arduous tasks with much ease, this massive battery lasts for a day, easily. Providing enough juice is the 67W fast charging that charges the smartphone completely in just 45 minutes.

Network and Connectivity

Delivering a holistic smartphone experience, POCO X5 Pro 5G caters to all basic yet important requirements of consumers. It supports 7 relevant 5G bands and works across all Indian carriers. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Price and Availability

Launched in two storage variants, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, POCO X5 Pro 5G is priced at INR 22,999 and INR 24,999, respectively. It will be available via Flipkart starting from 6th February onwards. Adding to the excitement, consumers will get a chance to get their hands on the new market disruptor at an exciting price of INR 20,999 and 22,999 respectively during the Special Early Access Sale today post 6PM.

Offers and Discounts:

Name Variant Launch Price Full Swipe (CC) EMI (CC/DC) ExchangOffer
POCO X5 Pro 5G

 

6/128 22999 2000 2000 2000
8/256 24999 2000 2000 2000

 

*Bank Offers only applicable for consumers using an ICICI credit or debit card

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