Poco X5 5G reportedly spotted in IMEI database; Specifications, launch schedule suggested: details

The Poco X5 5G has reportedly been spotted on the IMEI database, hinting at the upcoming launch of a new Poco-branded smartphone. The specs of the alleged X-series phone have also been revealed, including a 120Hz LCD display and Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. According to the report, it will be launched in China under the Redmi brand and in India and global markets as a phone under the Poco brand. Last month, the company launched the Poco M5 in India, equipped with a 50MP triple rear camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery.

According to report XiaomiUI, the company is working on a new phone with the model number M20 codenamed “mahogany”. The smartphone has reportedly been spotted in the IMEI database with model numbers 22101320G, 22101320I and 22101320C. It is worth noting that Poco has yet to officially reveal any plans to launch a new X-series smartphone.

Based on the model numbers, the report states that the 22101320G, 22101320I and 22101320C phones will be launched in the global, Indian and Chinese markets respectively. Meanwhile, the smartphone is expected to launch on October 13, based on the first six digits of the model numbers (22/10/13) for all three markets.

Meanwhile, the report also states that the Poco X5 5G will feature a 120Hz refresh rate LCD display. The phone is speculated to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and will reportedly be aimed at gamers.

The company’s older Poco X4 Pro 5G model was released with a Snapdragon 695 chipset, indicating that the alleged Poco X5 5G may offer improved performance over the old model.

The company launched the Poco M5 last month as the latest M-series phone to debut in the country. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. The phone also features a 90Hz display, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP selfie camera. it packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.