Make way for the latest F series smartphones POCO says are designed for gaming geeks, photography enthusiasts, and technology lovers.

Yes, they’re here. The POCO F5 Pro and POCO F5 have been launched globally, giving consumers — especially enthusiasts of Xiaomi and its sub-brands — more sub-flagship smartphone options. And the good news is both devices are already available in the Philippines.

The launch livestream, in case you missed it. For local pricing, refer to the information below. Need to check out reviews first? Ours should be up soon (Update, May 18: Our POCO F5 Pro review is up!)

POCO F5 Pro

Expect flagship-grade performance from the POCO F5 Pro, as it’s based on Qualcomm’s top-end 5G chipset last year, the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, which was used to power phones such as the OnePlus 10T, realme GT 2 Master Edition, and Xiaomi’s own 12T Pro. The chip maker gave this Plus variant a 10% CPU performance boost and a 30% improvement in power efficiency, to go along with higher frequencies on its Prime, Gold, and Silver cores.

Another standout feature is the screen. The resolution is already WQHD+; it’s of the AMOLED kind; you get a choice between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates; brightness peaks at 1,400 nits; and it features 68 billion true-to-life colors. This should make the handset a great smartphone for gaming and watching videos.

The POCO F5 Pro is equipped with a 64-megapixel triple-rear-camera system that should produce high-definition images with a P3 color gamut that’s 25% larger than sRGB. There’s support for 8K video shooting and optical and electronic image stabilization here as well. Take pictures or videos — or do just about anything — all you want, because the device boasts a 5,160mAh battery. If you ever need to charge it, expect topping up to be fast; it comes with support for 67-watt wired and 30-watt wireless charging.

In the Philippines, this Pro has the following suggested retail prices:

• 8GB + 256GB: P26,999 (around $484) via official e-commerce channels
  • Early-bird price: P23,999 ($430) via POCO’s official store on Shopee
• 12GB + 256GB: P28,999 ($520) via official e-commerce channels
  • Early-bird price: P25,999 ($466) via POCO’s official store on Shopee
• 12GB + 512GB: P30,999 ($556) via official e-commerce channels
  • Early-bird price: P27,999 ($502) via POCO’s official store on Shopee

Specs

• 6.67-inch WQHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with up to 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor with 5G
• Adreno 730 GPU
• 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
• 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Triple 64-megapixel main, 8-megapixel ultrawide, 2-megapixel macro cameras
• 16-megapixel front camera
• In-screen fingerprint sensor
• 5,160mAh battery with 67-watt wired charging and 30-watt wireless charging
• Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision
• MIUI 14 for POCO
• LiquidCool Technology 2.0
• Colors: Black and white

POCO F5

The POCO F5 is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 smartphone to be released in international markets. The 5G processor is based on the same 4nm TSMC process and CPU and GPU architecture as the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. They even have the same memory specifications and ISP. So yeah, expect the unit to deliver flagship-level performance in day-to-day tasks and benchmark apps.

The 6.67-inch display is AMOLED, has up to 120Hz refresh rate and a screen-to-body ratio of 93.4%, and offers 1,920Hz PWM dimming and SGS-certified Low Blue Light Ex certification to protect your eyes. A 64-megapixel triple-camera setup on the back takes care of your images and can shoot 4K videos that are made even better by OIS and EIS. And a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67-watt wired charging means you don’t always have to reach for the charger.

In the Philippines, the POCO F5 retails at the following prices:

• 8GB + 256GB: P20,999 ($377) via official e-commerce channels
  • Early-bird price: P18,299 ($328) via POCO’s official store on Shopee
• 12GB + 256GB: P22,999 ($412) via official e-commerce channels
  • Early-bird price: P20,299 ($377) via POCO’s official store on Shopee

Specs

• 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with up to 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 with 5G
• Adreno 725 GPU
• 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
• 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Triple 64-megapixel main, 8-megapixel ultrawide, 2-megapixel macro cameras
• 16-megapixel front camera
• Side fingerprint sensor
• 5,000mAh battery with 67-watt wired charging
• Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos
• MIUI 14 for POCO
• LiquidCool Technology 2.0
• Colors: Black, white, and blue

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