The POCO X5 5G has made its way to India, marking its arrival just one month after the POCO X5 Pro 5G release. This latest addition to the POCO family has brought significant upgrades, including a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, a 48 MP primary camera sensor, and 33W fast charging support, replacing the POCO X4. The rear camera module of the POCO X5 5G is square-shaped and houses triple cameras, while the punch-hole camera is centered, and the side-mounted fingerprint sensor ensures top-notch security.

The POCO X5 5G is priced at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and Rs 20,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, with the first sale set for March 21st at 12 PM IST. On the first day of the sale, the company is offering a Rs 2,000 instant discount through an ICICI Bank card or Rs 2000 change bonus and no-cost EMI. This offer brings the 6GB+128GB model to an effective price of Rs 16,999, and the 8GB+256GB variant to an effective price of Rs 18,999. The device comes in Green, Blue, and Black colour options.
Poco X5 Specifications
- POCO X5 5G boasts a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1200nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 layer.
- It runs on Android 12-based MIUI 13 custom skin out of the box.
- The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with Adreno GPU, up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 storage.
- Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging.
- The phone has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
- It boasts an IP53 rating for splash resistance, an infrared sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
- The device measures 165.88×76.21×7.98mm and weighs 189 grams.
- The rear camera module houses a 48MP primary main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter, while there is a 13MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
- Available in Green, Blue and Black colour options.
- Prices start at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and Rs 20,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant.
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