Xiaomi Poco M5 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR2034
Price of Xiaomi Poco M5 in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: XIAOMI
Display: 6.58" IPS LCD
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Camera: Triple: 50 MP (wide), 2 MP (macro), Auxiliary lens
Battery: 5,000 mAh / 18W wired
Memory: 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage
Should you buy the Xiaomi Poco M5?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.58" IPS LCD display for media and everyday use
- Mediatek Helio G99 (6 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 | 2022-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2022-09-13 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | 22071219CG |
Body
| Dimensions | 164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.58 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 500 nits (HBM) |
Platform
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide), 2 MP (macro), Auxiliary lens |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP |
| Rear features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | Single: 5 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 5 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 18W wired |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | FM radio |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Black, Green, Yellow |
| SAR | 1.04 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jul 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Xiaomi Poco M5 was officially 2022-09-13.
The starting retail price for the Xiaomi Poco M5 in South Africa is currently za ZAR2034.
It features a 6.58" IPS LCD display with 1080 x 2408 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Triple: 50 MP (wide), 2 MP (macro), Auxiliary lens, with video recording listed as 1080p@30fps.
The device lists a 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery, with 18W wired wired charging.
