Verdict The Poco X6 is a solid all-rounder that offers a lovely display, a great camera and a nice design for a very tempting price. Its achievements are overshadowed by the X6 Pro, though, which is a far better performer that can be had for only a small sum extra. Pros Brilliant display Excellent main […]
Verdict The Poco F5 is another strong mid-range phone, with excellent performance for the money and a very good AMOLED display. Add in a relatively refined design, and it’s a clear improvement over the Poco F4. However, a stagnant camera system, the ever-unlovable MIUI 14, and an unwelcome price bump temper some of those encouraging […]
Verdict The Poco F5 Pro is a mid-range specialist, offering the best combination of performance and display that you can get for less than £600. If you’re after a premium design, a strong camera, or crisp and uncluttered software, there are much better ways to spend your money. Gamers and media hounds on a slightly […]
The budget-friendly Poco X5 5G offers a flagship-grade display and a great design, though performance and camera prowess leaves much to be desired. Pros Impressively bright 6.7-inch display 5,000mAh battery Sleek design Cons Image quality leaves much to be desired Middling battery life MIUI software is very cluttered Stutters in everyday use Key Features Flagship-quality […]
The Poco M5 is an affordable phone that comes with more than enough power for browsing and streaming. The low price point does mean that it’s limited in terms of gaming, and it doesn’t have the best camera on the market, but it’s more than serviceable if you’re looking for a good-value handset. Pros Great […]
Verdict The Poco M5s is a great budget phone for streaming, browsing and everyday use, though the quad camera can be hit and miss. Pros Eye-catching design Bright screen Battery life will get you through hours of streaming Affordable Cons Photos can appear oversharpened and washed out No 5G 6.43-inch displayFHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay 64MP cameraQuad […]
Verdict The Poco X4 GT is a powerful, great-value, if you can find it at the right price. And while its camera array isn’t killer, it can outperform some similarly priced, less powerful Android handsets. Pros Fantastic raw performance for the money Fast charging, good battery life Fairly loud speakers Rich colour, high refresh rate […]
Verdict The Poco F4 is a fine mid-range phone, delivering strong performance and an excellent display. However, you could say the same for the Poco F3 that came before it, with very little change beyond the price. It’s still one of the best smartphone experiences you can have for less than £400; but the competition […]
Verdict The Poco X4 Pro is a great value handset that offers a wonderful screen, a very capable camera, and 5G connectivity. The design may not be to everyone’s tastes, but this device is well worth your consideration if you’re on a £260 budget. Pros Great screen Very good main camera 67W fast-charging Strong battery […]
Verdict The Poco Watch isn’t a poor smartwatch debut from Poco, if it is to come in well below the £100 price point. It’s basically a clone of Xiaomi and Redmi’s square smartwatches but with a better screen. It doesn’t deliver the richest smartwatch experience, nor is it an impeccable health and fitness tracker. However, […]
