The Poco F5 and F5 Pro are the latest mid-range smartphones from Xiaomi’s sub-brand. Both of these newer models come with flagship-level performance, and are priced significantly lower than many of their premium counterparts. In last week’s poll, users seemed to favor the Poco F5 over the Pro version. As stated by one commenter, the F5 series aims to provide flagship-level performance without breaking the bank.
It’s clear that Xiaomi has managed to achieve this goal as the F5 and F5 Pro both come with powerful processors and impressive specs. That being said, it’s important to note that they’re not quite at the level of 2023 flagship devices just yet. Even so, users showed great interest in the vanilla Poco F5, with over half of the voters displaying positivity towards the device. In contrast, the Poco F5 Pro received a smaller portion of the votes.
One of the main criticisms of the F5 series was the lack of a microSD card slot. Some users argued that they still find memory cards to be quite useful, while others didn’t seem to be too bothered by this missing feature. Additionally, there were debates regarding the Poco/Xiaomi software and update schedules. Nevertheless, the vanilla Poco F5 does have a 3.5mm headphone jack, which may be a point in its favor for some users.
In terms of pricing, the F5 Pro may have overshot the mark somewhat, especially when compared to year-old flagships. While it does offer impressive features such as a QHD+ display, 4K/60 and 8K video recording, and speedy wireless charging, it doesn’t quite reach the level of a true flagship device.
In the end, it seems that the Poco F5 will be the more popular choice for Xiaomi, despite the F5 Pro’s impressive array of features. Some users have already made their choice and are happy with their purchases, while others may wait for more detailed reviews before deciding which device to buy.
Overall, the Poco F5 and F5 Pro are excellent mid-range smartphones that offer exceptional value for money. Their flagship-level specs are certainly worth considering, and while they may not be perfect, they are certainly giving premium devices a run for their money.
