The Poco F5: The Best Mid-Range Android Phone on the Market

Introduction

Without a shadow of a doubt, the Pixel 7a and Galaxy A54 are two of the best value phones available on the market today. In fact, the brand new $500 Pixel 7a would (still) be my personal pick for the best value mid-range phone to buy right now. However, Google’s nicely packaged $500 Pixel 7a and Samsung’s $450 Galaxy A54 aren’t exactly phones that push the boundaries of what a $400-500 mid-range device could look like. For example, the two truly standout features of each of them are the Pixel 7a’s flagship-grade camera, and the Galaxy A54’s flagship-grade software support (4 years of OS updates). And that’s where a phone like the new Poco F5 comes in.

The Best-Looking Display on a Mid-Range Phone

You might recall that after OnePlus, Xiaomi was the next phone-maker that showed us what a “real flagship-killer” looks like with the original “F” series phone that took the smartphone world by storm, the Poco F1. Now, nearly five years later, the Poco F5 proves Xiaomi’s mission to bring flagship-grade performance to the mid-range segment is far from complete. The new $400 Poco F5 doesn’t only look better than the Pixel 7a and Galaxy A54, but also when compared to some $1,000 flagships! The cherry on top? It’s also as powerful as a true Android flagship. No, really.

The Most Powerful Mid-Range Android Phone Ever

Although the Poco F5 isn’t coming to the US, it still has a good chance at shaking up the European and British markets, showing Samsung and Google what’s possible for just $400. And I don’t know about you but I’m certainly impressed by the records this affordable phone sets. Right out the gate, what stands out about the Poco F5 is how Xiaomi’s managed to give it what’s probably the best-looking display on a mid-range phone (likely) ever. Like ever ever. We’re talking a bright 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate but what really puts it over the mid-range line (and into flagship territory) are the super-slim, symmetrical display borders.

The Fastest Processor in a Mid-Range Android Phone

Galaxy A54 and Pixel 7a are no match for the Poco F5 and the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 in terms of performance; Xiaomi and Qualcomm set new records for Android. But Xiaomi isn’t done breaking records. The Poco F5 is also the first phone that uses Qualcomm’s brand new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip, and you’d think we have the usual drill here – a mid-range SoC for a mid-range phone but you’d be dead wrong.

Long-Lasting Battery and Generous Storage

Poco F5 brings 2x optical quality zoom, a long-lasting battery, true fast-charging, and generous 256GB of storage for only $400; match that, Samsung and Google! And while the flagship-grade display and performance are the standout features of the new Poco F5, there are even more great reasons European, British, and Indian users might want to consider this $400 phone over others…

FAQs

1. Is the Poco F5 available in the US?

No, the Poco F5 is not available in the US.

2. What is the price of the Poco F5?

The Poco F5 is priced at $400.

3. Does the Poco F5 have a micro-SD card slot?

No, the Poco F5 does not come with a micro-SD card slot.

4. Does the Poco F5 have water protection?

Yes, the Poco F5 has an IP53 splash/dust resistance rating.

5. What is the battery life of the Poco F5?

The Poco F5 comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and has excellent battery life.