Poco X5 5G Spotted on BIS, FCC Databases, Nearest Launch Expected

Content: The launch of Poco X5 5G in India and US markets is expected soon as the handset has reportedly received approval from the Bureau of India Standards (BIS) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Poco X4 series started earlier this year as the successor to the Poco X3 series, with the launch of the Poco X4 GT and Poco X4 Pro 5G variants. However, the latest website of the reported website shows that the Chinese smartphone maker has started working on its successor in the Poco X5 series which will include the Poco X5 5G as its first model in the lineup.

The Poco X5 5G appeared on the BIS and FCC data bases with model numbers 22101320I and 22101320G, respectively, reports with MySmartPrice. The FCC spotting also seemed to suggest some specifications of the Poco X5 5G model in terms of software, battery, design, and connectivity. However, the BIS citation has not revealed any details of the device with model number 33101320I, which is believed to be the Indian variant of the Poco X5 5G smartphone.

Depending on the software, the Poco X5 5G model may run on MIUI 14, the FCC listing showed. Meanwhile, the device was shown to sport a rectangular cutout to house its camera module. The Poco X5 5G smartphone model may support dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity while supporting 6 bands of 5G connectivity in bands n5, n7, n38, n41, n77, and n78. Furthermore, the smartphone is speculated to be equipped with a 4900mAh battery backup, which could be marketed as a 5000mAh smartphone, according to the report.

Additional rumors surrounding the Poco X5 5G smartphone suggest that the upcoming Poco handset may feature an IPS LCD panel display that could offer a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is also tipped to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC.

POCO India CEO Himanshu Tandon recently took to Twitter to refute claims that the upcoming Redmi Note 12 5G will be launched in India as a rebranded POCO smartphone while also hinting at the launch of the rumored Poco X5 5G smartphone in India.

Poco however has not made any official announcements about the Poco X5 5G smartphone so far.