POCO has introduced two new smartphones of choice for users, who can now choose between the POCO M5 and POCO M5s devices.

The POCO M5 powerhouse is described as being for those that enjoy everyday gaming, the POCO M5s offers an all-around entertainment experience perfectly balancing camera, audio-visual, and battery needs. 

Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global says “Our POCO M5 and POCO M5s break the stereotype that a value phone can’t support a brilliant gaming or audio-visual experience. It is a true testament to our team’s unwavering efforts to deliver the most exciting creations for tech enthusiasts at industry-leading price levels.”

POCO M5

Powered by the advanced MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, the POCO M5 promises a smooth gaming experience. Built on a flagship-level 6nm manufacturing process, the powerful chipset includes an octa-core CPU, with two high-performance Cortex-A76 clocking up to 2.2GHz, along with an Arm Mali G57 GPU for advanced 3D graphics — an unprecedented full system for snappier gaming performance in a value phone. The Game Turbo 5.0 intelligently controls and optimizes the CPU, GPU, and memory to support steady gameplay even in heavy-loading games. The system can recognize if you are in the middle of a game, and act so that a sudden message will not disconnect you by popping up a sub-window. 

Coming with a 90Hz DynamicSwitch display, the POCO M5 can dynamically switch the display refresh rate. When playing games, it adapts to a very fast refresh rate for high-frame gaming titles, while it can switch to slow down for video playback. This saves power as well as ensures sustained and longer gameplay with maximized battery life.

With a 6.58-inch Full HD+ DotDrop display, the POCO M5 has vibrant color accuracy and crisp graphics. Along with its 240Hz touch sampling rate, the phone speeds up the overall experience and helps significantly in fast-paced games with quicker touch response. It also comes with practical features like a Sunlight display, which allows you to carry on outdoors, and enjoy your game comfortably in the park or by the pool. 

Beyond gameplay, the POCO M5 is also good for taking photos. It is fitted with a triple-back camera array comprised of a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor for real-time depth detection, and a 2MP macro camera for incredible close-ups. Whether you want to capture the excitement of sea surfing or take the perfect close-up of street artwork, the POCO M5 will not let you down.

To top it all up, the POCO M5 has a high-capacity 5,000mAh battery with 18W for fast charging. 

POCO M5s

While the M5 is made for intense mobile gaming, the M5s is fitted as a great all-around lifestyle and entertainment Smartphone for more creative types.

The POCO M5s’ quad rear camera system can record stunning 4K videos at 30 frames per second, for catching unexpected street sports moments. It includes a 64MP primary camera, and an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera to capture beautiful city skyline shots, or mountain scenery if you enjoy nature. It also has two 2MP sensors for depth detection or taking detailed close-ups of watercolor to embrace your inner artist. A 13MP front camera tops it all up for great selfies and sharp video chat quality with friends and family. 

It also has a creative studio, with a host of intelligent and user-friendly photography and film-making features to express yourself. For example, you can take great photos at night, capture stunning portraits with a bokeh effect, and produce professional time-lapse or slow-motion videos with the help of AI.

Furthermore, the POCO M5s come with an impressive 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED DotDisplay to watch sports, show videos to your friends, or play music. Paired with dual speakers, the phone was engineered to provide a fully immersive audio-visual experience, amping up the fun of playing your favorite artist’s new music video release or getting lost in a cyberpunk sci-fi movie. It even packs premium features to enhance user comfort, like DC Dimming and 360° ambient light sensors to adjust the screen brightness so you can enjoy an entire live stream without eyestrain.

Product Availability

The POCO M5 comes in three colors – Black, Green, and Yellow, and is available in two variants: 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB. Available for purchase now on official POCO stores on Lazada and Shopee platforms.

Here are its prices:

• 4GB+64GB: Priced at RM 649 (Early Bird Price: RM 599)
• 6GB+128GB: Priced at RM 799 (Early Bird Price: RM 699)

The POCO M5s comes in Grey, White, and Blue colors, and is available in two variants: 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB.  Available for purchase now on official POCO stores on Lazada and Shopee platforms.

Here are its prices:

• 4GB+64GB: Priced at RM 699 (Early Bird Price: RM 659)
• 6GB+128GB: Priced at RM 899 (Early Bird Price: RM 849)