Poco has announced that the long-awaited launch of the Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro has been rescheduled for May 9th, after being previously rumored to release on April 6th.
While Poco has not yet released the full specifications of the F5 and F5 Pro, Qualcomm’s Indian branch has confirmed that the Poco F5 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, making it the first smartphone in India to have this powerful chip.
Just ahead of the launch, the upcoming Poco F5 Pro 5G has been leaked by a couple of tipsters over Twitter, who has shared the phone’s high quality official renders, user manual, and full specifications with the 23013PC75G model number. In addition to the design details, the leak also reveals that the Poco F5 Pro will feature a center punch-hole display with slim bezels and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. The power button and volume buttons will be located on the right side of the device.
The leaked manual also reveals that the Poco F5 Pro will support nano-SIM and 5G connectivity, as well as NFC. Additionally, it confirms that the device will be powered by a 5160mAh (typical) or 5060mAh (minimum) battery with 67W fast charging support. However, no other information regarding the device’s features is shared in the manual.
According to the leaked specs, the Poco F5 Pro will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, providing a sharp and vibrant viewing experience. The display will also support a high 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations, and be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added durability.
Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, offering excellent performance for even the most demanding tasks. This will be paired with a whopping 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and a lag-free experience. In terms of storage, the Poco F5 Pro is rumored to have 256GB of internal storage, providing plenty of space for all your apps, photos, and videos.
In terms of dimensions, the device is said to measure 162.8 x 75 x 8.5mm, making it comfortable to hold and use with one hand. It’s also rumored to weigh 204g, which is slightly heavier than some of its competitors.
The Poco F5 Pro’s camera setup is expected to impress, with a triple rear camera consisting of a 64MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor, all accompanied by a flash. The front-facing camera will be a 16MP shooter for taking selfies and making video calls. To ensure security, the device will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner and face recognition sensor.
As we mentioned above, The Poco F5 Pro will also have a large 5,160mAh battery that can be charged via USB Type-C with 67W fast charging support, and it will also support 30W wireless charging.
The Poco F5 Pro will boast an IP53 rating, indicating its resistance to water and dust. The smartphone will feature dual nano-SIM support along with 2G/3G/4G LTE connectivity, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/axe, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and GLONASS. It will offer 5G support for 1/3/5/8/28/38/40/41/77/78 bands, along with all necessary sensors such as screen orientation, G-sensor, and digital compass.
Here’s a quick recap of the Poco F5 Pro’s specifications:
- Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED with 3200 x 1440 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Rear Camera: 64MP (OIS) + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup with flash
- Front Camera: 16MP selfie shooter
- Battery: 5,160mAh with 67W USB Type C charging support and 30W wireless charging
- Connectivity: 2 nano-SIMs, 2G/3G/4G LTE, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/axe, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and GLONASS
- 5G Support: 1/3/5/8/28/38/40/41/77/78 bands
- Sensors: screen orientation, acceleration (G-sensor), and a digital compass
- Other Features: IP53 rating for water and dust resistance, under-display fingerprint scanner, face recognition sensor.
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