The Poco M5 6GB 128GB variant has arrived as one of the most value-packed mid-range smartphones of the season, powered by an Octacore MediaTek Helio G99 processor and priced at just ₹14,499 — with an effective price of ₹12,999 for ICICI Bank credit card holders.
Poco M5 6GB 128GB Price and Availability
Poco has introduced the M5 in three colour options: Black, Ice Blue, and Yellow. The lineup starts at ₹12,499 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while the Poco M5 6GB 128GB configuration is priced at ₹14,499. Both variants are available exclusively on Flipkart starting September 13. Buyers using an ICICI Bank credit card get a flat ₹1,500 discount, bringing the 4GB + 64GB model down to ₹10,999 and the 6GB + 128GB model to ₹12,999.
Display and Design
The Poco M5 sports a 6.58-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,800 pixels. The panel runs at a 90Hz refresh rate backed by a 240Hz touch sampling rate for responsive input. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection guards the display against everyday scratches and minor drops.
Performance: MediaTek Helio G99 Under the Hood
At its core, the Poco M5 uses the Octacore MediaTek Helio G99 chipset paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. A 2GB virtual RAM expansion feature is also available, giving the phone an effective ceiling of 8GB RAM for smoother multitasking.
Camera System
On the rear, the Poco M5 carries a triple-camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor (Samsung Isocell JN1), assisted by a 2-megapixel portrait lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. It is worth noting that 4K video recording is not supported on the rear camera. For selfies and video calls, the phone includes an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.
Battery and Connectivity
The Poco M5 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 4G LTE, and high-res audio support.
Full Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.58-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD, 1080x2800 px, 90Hz, 240Hz touch, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Processor | Octacore MediaTek Helio G99 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X + 2GB Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (Samsung Isocell JN1) + 2MP portrait + 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 18W fast charging |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/A-GPS, 4G, 3.5mm jack, High-Res Audio |
| Colours | Black, Ice Blue, Yellow |
| Price (4GB+64GB) | ₹12,499 (₹10,999 with ICICI Bank credit card) |
| Price (6GB+128GB) | ₹14,499 (₹12,999 with ICICI Bank credit card) |
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