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AudioWe put the POCO F5 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key specifications:
- Battery capacity: 5160 mAh
- 67W charger (included)
- 6.67-inch, 1440 x 3200, 120 Hz, OLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Tested ROM / RAM combination: 256 GB + 8 GB
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Poco F5 Pro
Key performances
These key points are derived from the lab measurements during testing and do not figure into the overall score. The lab measurements, however, are used for the overall score.
41st
11th
Pros
- Very good autonomy at nearly 2.5 days when used moderately
- Very good autonomy when gaming and watching videos
- Fast and efficient wired and wireless charging
- Low discharge currents when testing indoor test cases
Cons
- Weak autonomy when calling
The POCO F5 Pro’s battery performance placed the device in the upper part of our database. The POCO F5 Pro, equipped with larger battery, clearly outperformed its predecessor the POCO F4 GT in terms of autonomy and efficiency. The charging experience, however, didn’t quite match that of its predecessor because of the latest model’s reduced charging power.
The POCO F5 Pro’s autonomy was impressive at nearly 2.5 days when used moderately, and the device’s power loss averaged 1% per night. The autonomy when testing individual use cases, such as watching videos or gaming, was also very good, but autonomy when calling was below average. The device’s on-the-go autonomy was decent.
The charging experience was solid for both wired and wireless charges. The 67W wired charger took only 55 minutes to replenish the battery, while the wireless charge took slightly less than 2 hours to reach a full charge. Moreover, the autonomy recovered after a quick 5-minute charge was a decent 6 hours and 21 minutes on average.
The charging efficiency was good, whether wired or wireless, as well as the adapter efficiency. The battery’s discharge currents were quite low in most of our use cases, especially when streaming videos, meaning that the device has been well-optimized.
When comparing the POCO F5 Pro to devices from the same High-End price range ($400-$599), its results were solid and above average for all three subscores: autonomy, charging and efficiency.
Test Summary
About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
| Battery | Charger | Wireless | Display | Processor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POCO F5 Pro | 5160mAh | 67W (included) |
30W | AMOLED 1440 x 3200 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Poco F4 GT | 4700mAh | 120W (included) |
- | AMOLED 1080 x 2400 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Honor 90 | 5000mAh | 66W (not included) |
- | OLED 1200 x 2664 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
Autonomy
Poco F5 Pro
188
Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.
Battery Life (moderate)
58th
Battery Life (moderate)
9th
Home/Office
Poco F5 Pro
213
A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.
On the go
Poco F5 Pro
195
Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device
Calibrated
Poco F5 Pro
198
For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.
Charging
Poco F5 Pro
218
Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.
Full charge
Poco F5 Pro
224
Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.
Charging Time 0-80%
50th
Charging Time 0-80%
14th
Quick boost
Poco F5 Pro
212
With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.
Efficiency
Poco F5 Pro
154
The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.
Charge up
Poco F5 Pro
205
The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.
Discharge
Poco F5 Pro
194
The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.
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