Xiaomi Poco M5

Attractive splash-resistant design, cool color options.

The max screen brightness is inadequate for outdoor use.

At the end of the day, the Poco M5 is a low-end device with a pretty basic feature set and hardware. The latter seems adequate for the asking price, but we can't help thinking of the other Xioami-branded alternatives. We strongly recommend taking a...

Great battery ; Speedy charging ; Large display ; Mature design

Front camera isn’t the best ; UI feels very bloated

The Poco M5 is an affordable phone that comes with more than enough power for browsing and streaming. The low price point does mean that it’s limited in terms of gaming, and it doesn’t have the best camera on the market, but it’s more than serviceable...

Fairly consistent performance ; Big, bright display ; Good battery

No 5G connectivity ; Only one useful camera ; Speakers are easy to smother

The Poco M5 is a simply effective phone, but there are too many other budget options that offer more to get excited about for this device to be worth seriously considering.

Strong two-day battery life ; Fresh design ; Decent performance for the money

No ultra-wide camera ; LCD display a step back ; No stereo speakers ; Slow charging

The Poco M5 is a decent phone available for a low price, but it simply lacks the sense of sheer punching-above-its-weight good value that defined many previous Poco handsets. You seem to be getting a little less for your money overall compared to other...

Excellent battery life ; Slick design ; Reliable hardware ; 90Hz display ; Affordable

No wide-angle shooter ; Average rear cameras ; No 5G support ; Long charging time

The POCO M5 gives you great value for money in the budget segment, bringing a strong design aesthetic, long-lasting battery life, and reliable performance in day-to-day use. However, these perks come at the expense of 5G connectivity and unimpressive...

Stylish design ; Dependable performance ; Value for money

Takes eons to fully charge

The is one of the most good-looking phones you can buy without emptying your pockets. It’s got a good display for watching videos, a powerful processor in the Helio G99 which will serve your daily tasks with utmost ease and a great primary camera.

uitstekende prestaties voor het geld;snelle opslag;ondersteuning voor vele Bluetooth-codecs;geen throttling onder belasting;nauwkeurige en snelle vingerafdruksensor;goede gegevensoverdrachtsnelheden met Wi-Fi 5;oplader inbegrepen in de doos

geen belofte van updates;geen 5G ondersteuning;krakende luidspreker;onnauwkeurige locatiebepaling

De Poco M5 van Xiaomi doet wat nodig is voor een smartphone die rond de 200 euro (US$210) kost. Hij biedt ook snelle en stabiele internetverbindingen, een scherm met hoge resolutie, een stijlvol chassis en vooral veel prestaties.