Poco X5 5G appears online; specs, launch timeline tipped: report
Poco X5 5G has reportedly been spotted on the IMEI database, hinting at the imminent launch of a new smartphone from the Poco brand. The specifications of the alleged X-series handset have also been tipped, including a 120Hz refresh rate LCD display and a Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. It is tipped to launch in China with Redmi branding, and in India and global markets as a Poco-branded handset, as per a report. Last month, the company had launched the Poco M5 in India, equipped with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery.
According to a report According to XiaomiUI, the company is working on a new handset with model number M20, codenamed “Redwood”. The smartphone has reportedly been spotted on the IMEI database, with model numbers 22101320G, 22101320I and 22101320C. It is worth noting that Poco is yet to reveal any official plans to launch a new X-series smartphone.
Based on the model numbers, the report claims that the 22101320G, 22101320I and 22101320C handsets will be launched in the global, Indian and Chinese markets respectively. Meanwhile, the smartphone is tipped to launch on October 13, based on the first six digits in the model numbers (22/10/13) for all the three markets.
Meanwhile, the report also claims that the Poco X5 5G will feature a 120Hz refresh rate LCD display. The handset is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and is reportedly aimed at gamers.
The company’s older model Poco X4 Pro 5G was launched with a Snapdragon 695 chipset, indicating that the alleged Poco X5 5G could offer better performance than the older model.
Last month, the company launched the Poco M5 as the latest M-series phone to debut in the country. The handset is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, coupled with 6GB of RAM. The handset also features a 90Hz display, a 50-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It includes a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
