Xiaomi Poco M5s

Thanks to its bright and flicker-free panel, the Poco M5s is an interesting alternative to the midrange competitors. It is unfortunate that Xiaomi doesn't include the corresponding quick charger with the smartphone. 

-- As reviewed by NotebookCheck
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Product details

  • WARNING USA MARKET: USA Only Works on Tmobile Mint Tello or any under Tmobile Network, Global Version Unlocked Worldwide Dual SIM GSM FCC ID: 2AFZZ117BPG
  • Dual sim : 4G: LTE FDD: Band 2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/ 4G: LTE TDD: Band 38/40/41 3G: WCDMA: Band 2/4/5/8 2G: GSM: Band 2/3/5/8
  • 6.43" AMOLED DotDisplayResolution: FHD+, 2400 × 1080PPI: 409Brightness:High brightness mode: 700 nits1100 nits peak brightnessContrast ratio: 4500000:1DC DimmingSunlight displayReading ModeCorning Gorilla Glass
  • 64MP quad camera camera Aperture: ƒ/1.8AF mode: PDAF + 8MP Ultra + 2MP Macro + 2Mp Depth Camera / 13Mp Front Camera
  • MediaTek Helio G95CPU: Octa-core CPU, up to 2.05GHzGPU: Arm Mali-G76 MC4
  • Security Side fingerprint sensorAI face unlock / Dual speakers3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res Audio certificationFM radio
  • Navigation & Positioning GPS | GLONASS | Galileo | BeiDou
  • Sensors Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Gyroscope | Electronic compass | Fingerprint sensor | Sar sensor

PROS

+ bright AMOLED panel
+ none of the typical OLED flickering
+ long battery life
+ extensive equipment
+ IP rating

CONS

- only a 60-Hz panel
- charger not included
- weak SoC
- no 5G

Expert reviews and ratings

By NotebookCheck on December 10, 2022
Thanks to its bright and flicker-free panel, the Poco M5s is an interesting alternative to the midrange competitors. It is unfortunate that Xiaomi doesn't include the corresponding quick charger with the smartphone. 
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