Xiaomi Poco X5 smartphone review – Everything you need?

The Poco X5 5G is a good mid-range device. It impressed in our test thanks to its immaculate build and complete features including NFC, infrared blaster, expandable storage via microSD and a headphone jack. 

Furthermore, the smartphone has a bright, well-calibrated 120 Hz OLED screen as well as good enough performance for everyday use and for playing a game or two. 

The Poco X5 offers a great total package for a mid-range device.

Its main camera left a good impression on us, too. In good lighting conditions, you can take crisp, detailed photos. In darker conditions, the phone nears its limits – but for the price, this is to be expected. Its ultra-wide angle lens can also be seen as rather something to be used when there is no other option.

The X5 may still come with Android 12, but Android 13 is available to download. The software runs smoothly and you can delete the pre-installed bloatware. The phone never has any issues with overheating.

Our only issue with the phone at the moment is its battery life – at least in comparison with its competitors. Other devices such as the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Motorola Moto G53 deliver much better runtimes from a 5,000 mAh battery. At this stage, Poco could surely rectify this with an update.