Xiaomi Poco F5 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR5400
ZAR7200
Price of Xiaomi Poco F5 in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: XIAOMI
Display: 6.67" AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Chipset: Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
Camera: Triple: 64 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro)
Battery: 5,000 mAh / 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 46 min
Memory: 8 GB RAM / 250 GB storage
Should you buy the Xiaomi Poco F5?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.67" AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ display for media and everyday use
- Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2023-05-09 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2023-05 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | 23049PCD8G, 23049PCD8I |
Body
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 250 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 64 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP |
| Rear features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | Single: 16 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 16 MP |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 46 min |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White |
| SAR | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 23, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Xiaomi Poco F5 was officially 2023-05.
The starting retail price for the Xiaomi Poco F5 in South Africa is currently za ZAR5400. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR7200.
It features a 6.67" AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ display with 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Triple: 64 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro), with video recording listed as 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS.
The device lists a 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery, with 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 46 min wired charging.
