Il POCO F5 Pro is a high-end smartphone that on paper offers a quality audio experience thanks to its two speakers and Dolby Atmos technology. But how does this device perform when subjected to the rigorous tests of DxOMark Audio, the reference site for evaluating the audio performance of electronic products? Let's take a look at the results obtained POCO F5 Pro in both playback and sound recording.
POCO F5 Pro under the lens of DxOMark Audio: here is the verdict
Il POCO F5 Pro got a overall score of 119 points, which places him in 89th place in the general classification and al 16th place among high-end devices. His score consists of two subscores: 115 points for playing e 129 points for registration. Let's see in detail how he performed in every aspect.
La reproduction sound through the speakers POCO F5 Pro has shown some strengths and some defects. Among the merits, DxOMark mentions one good sound range, satisfactory delivery of punch and attack, and decent tone at low volume. Among the defects, however, the site marks a strong lack of bass, an aggressive timbre at high volume, and stereo reproduction poco realistic. Furthermore, the device showed a disappointing performance in terms of volume, resulting poco powerful in both quiet and noisy environments. The POCO F5 Pro got best results when used for gaming, and the worst when it was used to listen to music or watch movies.
La registration of sound via the built-in microphones of the POCO F5 Pro instead highlighted a overall nice quality, with a natural timbre and few unwanted artifacts. The device recorded sound with natural tonal balance and good envelope rendering. However, the quality dropped as the sound pressure level increased, showing a lack of treble and resonance in the low-mid range. Also, the device had difficulty handling multiple sound sources and creating good spatiality. The POCO F5 Pro got the best performance when used with the front camera, and worst when used to record voice memos or with the main camera.
We can therefore conclude that the POCO F5 Pro is a smartphone that fails to stand out in its class of audio devices. For those looking for a smartphone with a top-notch audio experience, there are certainly other better options on the market.
I wanted to ask how it compares to my Xiaomi 12 (non-pro). Could this be a possible upgrade?