Poco M5 to launch today; priced under Rs. 15,000, check out key specs and first look in pictures

Poco M5 is set to launch in India today on September 5. Powered by MediaTek Helio chipsets, the handset will debut in India’s sub-15k smartphone market to compete with Infinix Note 12 Pro. The device features an FHD+ screen display, MediaTek Helio G series chipsets, triple primary cameras, and much more. The smartphone page is already live on e-commerce site Flipkart. Check out key specs and first look in pictures here.

Poco M5 comes in a yellow coloured box with the branding, the name of the smartphone and Made in India listing. In-box accessories include a USB Type-C cable, an adapter, a SIM-eject tool, a protective case and some documents. The device features a 6.58-inch LCD screen with 90Hz IPS, FHD+ resolution and 240Hz touch sampling rate. On the back, the device sports a "chic-leather-like" finish. (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

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1/5 Poco M5 comes in a yellow coloured box with the branding, the name of the smartphone and Made in India listing. In-box accessories include a USB Type-C cable, an adapter, a SIM-eject tool, a protective case and some documents. The device features a 6.58-inch LCD screen with 90Hz IPS, FHD+ resolution and 240Hz touch sampling rate. On the back, the device sports a "chic-leather-like" finish. (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor. The handset I received packs 6GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2-technology-based storage. Additionally, it boots Android 12 OS with a custom MIUI skin for Poco on top. The handset also supports Widevine L1 certification, which means users will be able to consume Netflix content in 1080p resolution. (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

2/5 The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor. The handset I received packs 6GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2-technology-based storage. Additionally, it boots Android 12 OS with a custom MIUI skin for Poco on top. The handset also supports Widevine L1 certification, which means users will be able to consume Netflix content in 1080p resolution. (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

Poco M5 packs a triple rear camera setup with a depth-sensing snapper, and macro sensors. The cameras are assisted by an LED flash. Both rear and selfie cameras deliver decent pictures in daylight. The detailed camera specs are yet to be revealed.  (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

3/5 Poco M5 packs a triple rear camera setup with a depth-sensing snapper, and macro sensors. The cameras are assisted by an LED flash. Both rear and selfie cameras deliver decent pictures in daylight. The detailed camera specs are yet to be revealed.  (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

The Poco M5 with a hole-punched panel on the front would come in 3-colour options- grey, blue, and white and 2 storage variants 4/6GB RAM, and 64/128GB storage. The company has tagged the device as most powerful 4G smartphone in sub-15 k segment. (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

4/5 The Poco M5 with a hole-punched panel on the front would come in 3-colour options- grey, blue, and white and 2 storage variants 4/6GB RAM, and 64/128GB storage. The company has tagged the device as most powerful 4G smartphone in sub-15 k segment. (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

The 4G-enabled smartphone is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging technology. Further, it ships with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5. (HT Tech/Himani Jha)

5/5 The 4G-enabled smartphone is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging technology. Further, it ships with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5. (HT Tech/Himani Jha)