The Poco F5 is set to make its much-awaited debut in India on May 9. Poco India, has confirmed the launch of the new F-series smartphone through a tweet. The company has also shared a video on Twitter, teasing the smartphone’s rear camera module. The Poco F5 will be powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, and sources suggest that it may be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Launch Date and Time Confirmed
The Poco F5 is scheduled to make an appearance in India on May 9 at 5:30 pm IST. Poco India posted a tweet to announce the smartphone’s official launch date, accompanied by a teaser image featuring a triple rear camera unit with an LED flash. The global launch event for the new F-series phone will coincide with the Indian launch, where Poco’s latest model will succeed the Poco F4 that was launched last year.
Poco F5 Specifications (Expected)
The Poco F5 is tipped to feature a 6.67-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. For optics, the smartphone is said to house a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor. The handset is expected to have a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies. The Poco F5 could be offered in two RAM variants; 8GB and 12GB with 256GB storage as standard. It is also said to be running on Android 13-based MIUI 14. The much-awaited smartphone is expected to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, with 67W charging support.
Poco F5 Price in India (Expected)
According to tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), the Poco F5 will be priced between Rs. 28,000 and Rs. 29,000 for the base variant. It is expected to compete with the likes of the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3.
Leaked Specifications and Features
Additionally, a known tipster has leaked some specifications of the upcoming device on the web. As per rumours, the Poco F5 will have a triple rear camera unit with a 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. The smartphone is expected to debut as a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo. As for the SoC, the device will feature a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. The upcoming smartphone will have two RAM options; 8GB and 12GB with 256GB storage as standard. The Poco F5 is expected to carry a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies. The device is expected to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging support.
Conclusion
The upcoming Poco F5 has created quite a buzz among smartphone enthusiasts in India. With its much-awaited launch, Poco India’s new F-series smartphone is all set to take on competitors such as the OnePlus Nord 3. The smartphone is expected to offer state-of-art features while being priced at Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 29,000, which is significantly lower than other high-end models currently available in the market.
