Xiaomi Poco X5 Deals - August 2026
2 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £179.00.
Xiaomi Poco X5 256GB deals
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Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 189 phones
Performance
1.8
/5
Display
3.2
/5
Rear Camera
1.6
/5
Front Camera
2.2
/5
Battery
2.4
/5
Color
All
Black
Blue
Storage
All
256GB
128GB
Budget buyers who care most about a bright, smooth screen and long battery life, and who can live with an ordinary camera and modest performance.
Xiaomi Poco X5 SIM Free (1 deals)
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Poco X5 256GB (Blue)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£179.00
About the Xiaomi Poco X5
The Poco X5 was Xiaomi's 2023 attempt to put a proper AMOLED screen in front of budget buyers, and that screen is still the reason to look at it. The 6.67-inch panel runs at 120Hz and pushes up to 1,200 nits in bright conditions, which is the kind of specification that used to be reserved for far more expensive phones and makes everyday scrolling and outdoor use feel far better than its budget billing suggests. The Snapdragon 695 behind it is the compromise: it is efficient and handles messaging, streaming and social apps without complaint, but it is not a gaming chip and it caps video recording at 1080p. Battery life is the other strong point, with 5,000mAh and a frugal chipset combining for comfortable all-day endurance, backed by 33W charging. Photography is the weakest area, with a 48MP main camera that is fine in daylight and unremarkable after dark. As an older release it is now firmly a value pick rather than a current model, and its Android update runway has essentially run out.
Expert Rating
3.3
(3 reviews)
Poco X5 vs Poco X5 Pro - Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi Poco X5 | Poco X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz, 1,200 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm) | Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) |
| Main camera | 48MP wide + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro | 108MP wide + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro |
| Video recording | 1080p at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 33W charging | 5,000 mAh, 67W charging |
| Storage options | 128GB or 256GB, microSD supported (shared SIM slot) | 128GB or 256GB, no microSD |
| Weight | 189 g | 181 g |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £300.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Poco X5 worth buying?
The Poco X5 is worth buying if you want a bright 120Hz AMOLED screen and dependable battery life more than you want camera quality or gaming performance. The Snapdragon 695 is comfortable with everyday apps but was never fast, and as a 2023 model it is at the end of its software life. Buyers who want more speed and a better camera should look at the Poco X5 Pro.
Does the Poco X5 have 5G and a headphone jack?
Yes to both. The Poco X5 supports 5G through its Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, and it keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack alongside stereo speakers, an infrared blaster and NFC for contactless payments.
Can you add a microSD card to the Poco X5?
Yes, the Poco X5 accepts a microSDXC card, but it uses a hybrid slot shared with the second SIM. You can either run two SIMs or one SIM plus a memory card, not both at once.
Is the Poco X5 camera good?
The Poco X5 has a 48MP main camera with an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor. It takes acceptable daylight photos, but there is no optical stabilisation, low-light results are soft, and video is limited to 1080p at 30fps.
How long does the Poco X5 battery last?
The Poco X5 combines a 5,000mAh battery with the power-efficient Snapdragon 695, which is a pairing that comfortably covers a full day of mixed use. Charging is a respectable 33W wired, though there is no wireless charging.
What is the difference between the Poco X5 and the Poco X5 Pro?
The Poco X5 Pro uses the noticeably faster Snapdragon 778G, a 108MP main camera, 4K video recording and much quicker 67W charging, and it is lighter at 181g. The standard Poco X5 counters with a brighter 1,200-nit panel and microSD expansion, which the Pro drops entirely. Compare Poco X5 Pro deals.
Xiaomi Poco X5 Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 189 phones
- Snapdragon 695 5G
- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
This phone
35%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
35%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.67 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits peak
This phone
63%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
63%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Triple camera setup
- 48 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
This phone
31%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
31%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 13 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
44%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
44%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 33W wired, 100% in 60 min
This phone
48%
Avg
52%
Best
86%
This phone
48%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
48
Primary Camera
48 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Second Camera
48 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Third Camera
48 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
13 , f/2.5, (wide)
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.67
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
CPU & Memory
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
33W wired, 100% in 60 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass