Xiaomi Poco M5s (2022)

The manufacturer offers this phone with a 6.43 inch Super AMOLED display, a Mediatek Helio G95 chipset, and 4 GB of RAM.

Is this phone a good value for its price? My review aims to answer that question by the end.

Table of Contents

• Xiaomi Poco M5s specifications
• Weight, dimensions, colors
• System, chipset, performance
• Display type, size, resolution
• Memory, storage
• Cameras, flash
• Connectivity, network, wireless
• Battery type, capacity, charger
• Features, sensors, specials
• Verdict, pros and cons

This article shares our personal experiences and thoughts about using the Xiaomi Poco M5s smartphone. We hope to offer helpful insights to others interested in this device.

Xiaomi Poco M5s specifications

Weight, dimensions, colors

The weight of the Xiaomi Poco M5s is still considered to be lightweight and portable. Smartphones use a Nano SIM as a subscriber identity module (SIM), which is a chip card.

System, chipset, performance

The Xiaomi Poco M5s comes with Android OS v12.0 out of the box. Android is an open-source operating system. This means the source code is free to the public. This octa-core CPU consists: Octa-core, Quad-core 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76, Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A55. Many people consider ARM Mali GPUs a good option for mobile devices.

Display type, size, resolution

The Poco M5s's AMOLED display has deep blacks and vibrant colors. It also has fast response times and features like Always-On Display. The 6.43 inch display should be big enough for our needs. It will make viewing comfortable. This is true whether we're reading, browsing, or watching. The display size is the diagonal distance from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner.

Memory, storage

The Xiaomi Poco M5s comes with 4 GB of RAM, which is considered to be sufficient for most users' needs. Having more RAM alone does not guarantee better performance. 64 GB of storage is usually seen as good for a smartphone. It should be enough for most users. We can expand the internal storage of the Poco M5s (64 GB) by using a compatible microSD card.

Cameras, flash

Multiple cameras or depth sensors can help the smartphone. They can make its portrait mode effects more appealing. The Poco M5s does not have optical image stabilization (OIS).

Connectivity, network, wireless

The Xiaomi Poco M5s supports 4G/LTE networks. The Poco M5s supports the latest Wi-Fi standards. We can use Bluetooth to connect our Poco M5s smartphone to many Bluetooth devices. The Poco M5s has a GPS receiver. Many fitness and activity tracking apps rely on GPS. It is used to accurately measure and record outdoor activities. This phone is NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. The 3.5 mm headphone jack allows us to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery type, capacity, charger

The Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery. It does not need periodic full discharge. The Poco M5s does not have a removable battery, it integrates the battery into the phone's design.

Features, sensors, specials

Today, smartphones come with many sensors. They help make the user experience better. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes. These are X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). The fingerprint reader is a biometric security feature found in Poco M5s smartphones. The light sensor is a type of sensor in a smartphone. It lets the phone measure light intensity around the device.

Dual SIM is great for businesses. They want to give staff a device with separate numbers and bills for personal and business use. With fast charging, we can get a significant amount of battery life in a few minutes of charging. Gorilla Glass is very scratch resistant. It reduces the likelihood of everyday scratches and abrasions.

Verdict, pros and cons

Every phone has its strengths and weaknesses, and this Xiaomi phone is no exception. As with any device, there are aspects that shine and others that fall short. By examining both sides, we can paint a complete picture of what this phone has to offer. Let's explore its standout features and areas for improvement. Remember, this is just my opinion, and yours might be different.

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I'm Lucas Bradley, the founder of the Phone42.com site. I love technology, especially smartphones, and I've been working with tech stuff for more than 20 years. This means I've seen a lot of changes and have learned a bunch about what makes a good phone. On Phone42.com, I look at all kinds of phones. They can be from big, well-known companies or new ones trying to make their mark. I want to help people understand what's new and cool in the world of smartphones, in a way that's easy to get.