Poco X5 GT in Kenya
The Poco X5 GT price in Kenya is Ksh 49500. The Poco X5 GT brings reasonable prices to an otherwise high-end, top-of-its-class flagship performance device, with a super AMOLED 120Hz screen, a primary 64MP camera, crazy fast 67W fast charging, an insanely huge battery at 5080mAh and top-spec MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5 nm)chipset. It ticks pretty much every box, and then some. Add 5G to the mix and this phone is nothing but a beast!
Poco X5 GT 5G Specs and price in Kenya
NETWORKS | |
2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G | LTE |
5G | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm |
Weight | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
Colors | Black, Blue, Yellow |
Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
SIMs | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Water/Dust | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.67 inches |
Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM) |
Resolutions | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
PPI | 395 ppi density |
Multi touch | Yes |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
PLATFORM | |
CPU | Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 7Gen 2 |
GPU | Adreno 642L |
RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
Card Slot | No |
OS | Android 12, MIUI 14 for POCO |
CAMERA | |
Main Triple | 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4″, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Videos | 480p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
Front Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06″ 1.0µm HDR, panorama 1080p@30/60fps |
BATTERY | |
Type | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
Charging | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4 5W reverse wired |
Talk Time | N/A |
Stand-by | N/A |
COMMONS | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Sound | Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack Yes 24-bit/192kHz audio |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Walan | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
The Poco X5 GT is the latest smartphone from Poco, a sub-brand of Xiaomi. It offers a range of high-end features at an affordable price point. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the Poco X5 GT and explore its design, display, performance, camera, battery life, and other features.
Design and Display
The Poco X5 GT has a sleek and modern design with a large 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display. It has a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera and a slim bezel design that provides an immersive viewing experience. The back of the phone is made of glass with a textured finish that provides a premium look and feel.
Performance
The Poco X5 GT is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, which provides excellent performance and speed. It has up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage, depending on the configuration you choose. The phone also has a liquid cooling system that helps to keep the device cool during intensive gaming sessions.
Camera
The Poco X5 GT has a triple camera setup on the back, including a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The cameras deliver excellent photos and videos with great detail and color accuracy. The phone also has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera that provides clear and sharp selfies.
Price and Availability
The Poco X5 GT starts at around Ksh. 49,500 for the base model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It’s available from a range of retailers, including Poco’s website and other online retailers such as Amazon and Gearbest. The Poco X5 GT runs on MIUI 12.5, which is based on Android 12. The Poco X5 GT has a large 5000mAh battery that provides excellent battery life. It also supports 67W fast charging, which allows you to charge the phone from 0 to 100% in just 42 minutes. It also has a range of other features, including 5G connectivity, dual speakers with Hi-Res Audio, NFC support, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. A great alternative to the POCO x5 GT is Poco X5 Pro
Conclusion
The Poco X5 GT is an excellent smartphone that offers a range of high-end features at an affordable price point. Its sleek design, large display, excellent performance, and great camera make it a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality smartphone without breaking the bank.
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