Xiaomi Poco M5s
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until September 2025 · Buy-by September 2023
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Poco M5s should be supported until around September 2025. Buying it today still gets you about -0.8 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this
Our verdict
A rebadged Redmi with a lovely AMOLED screen and real ultra-wide camera, let down only by its 60Hz refresh.
Pros
- Crisp 6.43-inch AMOLED with high brightness
- 64MP main plus a genuine 8MP ultra-wide camera
- Compact, light body with 33W charging
Cons
- Display is locked to 60Hz, not 90Hz or 120Hz
- Helio G95 is older than the M5's G99
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.43-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 64MP |
| ultra-wide | 8MP |
| front | 13MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 160.5 × 74.5 × 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 178 g |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass 3 front, plastic back and frame |
| Water resistance | IP53 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 12 with MIUI 13 at launch |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Poco M5s have an AMOLED screen?
Yes. Unlike the LCD Poco M5, the M5s uses a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel, though it runs at 60Hz.
Does the Poco M5s have an ultra-wide camera?
Yes. It includes a 64MP main and a real 8MP ultra-wide lens, making it more versatile than the Poco M5.
Is the Poco M5s faster than the Poco M5?
Not in raw processing. The M5s uses the older Helio G95 while the M5 has the newer, faster Helio G99, but the M5s wins on screen and cameras.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.