Xiaomi Poco X5 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR5868
ZAR4500
Price of Xiaomi Poco X5 in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: XIAOMI
Display: 6.67" Super AMOLED
Chipset: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Camera: Triple: 48 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro)
Battery: 5,000 mAh / 33W wired, 100% in 60 min
Memory: 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage
Should you buy the Xiaomi Poco X5?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.67" Super AMOLED display for media and everyday use
- Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (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 | 2023-02-06 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2023-02-07 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | 22111317PG, 22111317PI |
Body
| Dimensions | 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 48 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | Single: 13 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 13 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 33W wired, 100% in 60 min |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | FM radio, recording |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Jaguar Black, Wildcat Blue, Supernova Green |
| SAR | 0.84 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Xiaomi Poco X5 was officially 2023-02-07.
The starting retail price for the Xiaomi Poco X5 in South Africa is currently za ZAR5868. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR4500.
It features a 6.67" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Triple: 48 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro), with video recording listed as 1080p@30fps.
The device lists a 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery, with 33W wired, 100% in 60 min wired charging.
