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The new Poco X5: a good cell phone for those looking for value for money?

Good cost-benefit?

The Poco X5 is an intermediate smartphone launched by Xiaomi in September 2022. The device has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, Full HD resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.

Processor

The processor is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 695, with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of storage. 

Battery and Cameras

The main camera is triple, with 48 MP, 8 MP and 2 MP sensors. The front camera is 13 MP. The battery is 5,000 mAh and supports 67 W fast charging.

A Poco X5 in one hand.

Pros: Good quality AMOLED screen 48 MP main camera Long battery life Affordable price

A Poco X5 in one hand.

Cons: Ultrawide and macro camera with lower quality than the main camera Lack of water and dust resistance

Poco X5 screen

The Poco X5's AMOLED screen is one of its strong points. The screen is bright, with vivid colors and well-defined contrasts. The 120 Hz refresh rate also ensures a fluid visual experience.

Price

The Poco X5 is an affordable cell phone. The starting price of the device is R$ 1,379.

Conclusion

The Poco X5 is a good cell phone for those looking for value for money. The device has a good quality AMOLED screen, a 48 MP main camera and a long battery life. However, the ultrawide and macro cameras are not that good and the device is not resistant to water and dust.