POCO F5 series

[rrr2015]

camera comparison

 

[human_shieldz]

Anyone using SimplyGo with F5 and does it have issues?

I finally decide to swap out the factory screen protector with a tempered glass cos of fingerprint smudges and boy am i glad to do it

 

[chaiscool]

Anyone using SimplyGo with F5 and does it have issues?

I finally decide to swap out the factory screen protector with a tempered glass cos of fingerprint smudges and boy am i glad to do it

How to take out? Imo can't tell if there's even a default protector haha.

 

[rarenick]

How to take out? Imo can't tell if there's even a default protector haha.

Maybe use a good adhesive tape?
I tot it was very obvious there's a screen protector. Otherwise u can feel it with your finger when u swap across from the edges of the phone.


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[human_shieldz]

How to take out? Imo can't tell if there's even a default protector haha.

I have always just use fingernails lol

 

[Blacky]

Anyone using Maybank SG app on Poco F5 Pro?

Both Maybank apps (Normal & Lite) keeps prompting the "Peel Mi Remote" app has accessibility permission, thus they refuse to work. Already uninstalled "Mi Remote" app but the error remains. No other apps come close to similar names. Phone also rebooted.

Any suggestions?

 

[yuzu28]

How many years of security updates are there for xiaomi, redmi and poco?

For Samsung, it's 5 years right?

 

[xiaofan]

How many years of security updates are there for xiaomi, redmi and poco?
For Samsung, it's 5 years right?

Two or three years as per the following page. Some models (more like Flagship models) may get longer updates.

For Samsung, they mention four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades, for select Galaxy S series, Z series smartphones, A Series, and tablets.

Samsung:
https://news.samsung.com/global/sam...-up-to-date-and-more-secure-galaxy-experience
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-four-year-update-list-android/

Xiaomi
https://trust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phone

We do our best to provide continuous security updates for our smartphones, covering the brands of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO. The security updates generally include the latest security patches, security vulnerability fixes, and other security improvements. Typically, we will maintain the security updates for at least 2 years after the first shipment of a certain device model.

We regularly publish and update the end-of-life (EOL) product list below to help you check whether your smartphone can receive security updates.

*We may support the security updates for 3 years or longer for some models, which are subject to actual conditions. If a very serious security vulnerability is discovered, we may also provide the necessary security fixes to you, even if your device is in the EOL product list.

 

[human_shieldz]

Two or three years as per the following page. Some models (more like Flagship models) may get longer updates.

For Samsung, they mention four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades, for select Galaxy S series, Z series smartphones, A Series, and tablets.

Samsung:
https://news.samsung.com/global/sam...-up-to-date-and-more-secure-galaxy-experience
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-four-year-update-list-android/

Xiaomi
https://trust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phone

We do our best to provide continuous security updates for our smartphones, covering the brands of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO. The security updates generally include the latest security patches, security vulnerability fixes, and other security improvements. Typically, we will maintain the security updates for at least 2 years after the first shipment of a certain device model.

We regularly publish and update the end-of-life (EOL) product list below to help you check whether your smartphone can receive security updates.

*We may support the security updates for 3 years or longer for some models, which are subject to actual conditions. If a very serious security vulnerability is discovered, we may also provide the necessary security fixes to you, even if your device is in the EOL product list.

I thought Samsung now 7 years total? Or is it Pixel

 

[xiaofan]

I thought Samsung now 7 years total? Or is it Pixel

1) For Samsung, now only the flagship Galaxy S24 series will get that kind of support.
https://news.samsung.com/au/samsung-galaxy-s24-series-is-now-available-worldwide

Lastly, in Samsung’s commitment to a longer and reliable product lifecycle, Galaxy S24 series now offers seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.

2) For Google, now only Pixel 8 series will get 7 years of support. Pixel 6/7 series will get 5 years of support.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?hl=en

 

[xiaofan]

Personally I set my main Android phone budget to be about S$400. I see Poco phones are a great fit for me and I think two to three years support is okay as I only plan to use it as the main phone for two years and backup phone for one year.

NO Samsung for me after the bad experiences with Galaxy S3 LTE+ in 2013 and Galaxy S4 LTE+ in 2014 and I switched to iPhone 6S 128GB in 2025 and then changed to Huawei P20 non-Pro in 2018.

 

[bladez87]

Anyone tio bootloop?
Read on reddit that many miui devices are getting bricked due to some faulty update.
With f5 most prevelant.

 

[human_shieldz]

Anyone tio bootloop?
Read on reddit that many miui devices are getting bricked due to some faulty update.
With f5 most prevelant.

None of my Pocos has the problem.

 

[human_shieldz]

Personally I set my main Android phone budget to be about S$400. I see Poco phones are a great fit for me and I think two to three years support is okay as I only plan to use it as the main phone for two years and backup phone for one year.

NO Samsung for me after the bad experiences with Galaxy S3 LTE+ in 2013 and Galaxy S4 LTE+ in 2014 and I switched to iPhone 6S 128GB in 2025 and then changed to Huawei P20 non-Pro in 2018.

I was rather frustrated with Samsung phones back then cos there were not much alternative except iPhone and i didn't really like iPhone. Now got S22 Ultra and still frustrated cos of battery life but it's Samsung's semi conductor's fault since they f up the 8 Gen 1, heard the S23 Ultra battery is really good and S24 Ultra even better.

Though now every phone has been beaten by the new Honor phone in battery life and zoom

 

[froztheart]

I was rather frustrated with Samsung phones back then cos there were not much alternative except iPhone and i didn't really like iPhone. Now got S22 Ultra and still frustrated cos of battery life but it's Samsung's semi conductor's fault since they f up the 8 Gen 1, heard the S23 Ultra battery is really good and S24 Ultra even better.

Though now every phone has been beaten by the new Honor phone in battery life and zoom

Pardon me but at this day and age, getting Samsung is the worst choice imo.

 

[human_shieldz]

Pardon me but at this day and age, getting Samsung is the worst choice imo.

The benefits has certainly gone down but i think Samsung still has a better ecosystem than others and their hardware and software still a bit more refined i think? They really need to reduce their bloat on OneUI though. I don't think Samsung's flagship is worth the launch price. Xiaomi's flagship is getting more expensive nowadays.

 

[froztheart]

The benefits has certainly gone down but i think Samsung still has a better ecosystem than others and their hardware and software still a bit more refined i think? They really need to reduce their bloat on OneUI though. I don't think Samsung's flagship is worth the launch price. Xiaomi's flagship is getting more expensive nowadays.

Personally disagree, my main annoyance is OneUI, after so many years still cui af.
XM's ecosystem at least you are getting much better price to value.

 

[human_shieldz]

Personally disagree, my main annoyance is OneUI, after so many years still cui af.
XM's ecosystem at least you are getting much better price to value.

MIUI was buggy though the bugs are mostly negligible for my day to day use, i just had to make some adjustments. Agree on the price to value for their some of their stuff. I didn't buy a lot but while they are cheaper and well made, the quality of it is not good unless you probably buy the more expensive ones, which then would mean it's not really that much better price to value, still cheaper than Samsung ones though but at least usually with Samsung, it are more or less guarantee it to be good.

 

[rarenick]

Updated to HyperOS. What's so special when everything works n looks the same as before?


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[froztheart]

MIUI was buggy though the bugs are mostly negligible for my day to day use, i just had to make some adjustments. Agree on the price to value for their some of their stuff. I didn't buy a lot but while they are cheaper and well made, the quality of it is not good unless you probably buy the more expensive ones, which then would mean it's not really that much better price to value, still cheaper than Samsung ones though but at least usually with Samsung, it are more or less guarantee it to be good.

Haven't exactly experienced bugs on my usage through XM though. Same for quality, XM products have been great, well made and lasting, even for the rest of the ecosystem e.g IP cameras, kettle etc.
Its still much cheaper as compared to other products that lack the "smartness", design and reliability. In essence, my experiences with XM has been pretty great, without any grieveances.
Experience with Samsung was the other way round, problematic phones, especially with the screens, lags and slowdowns with a premium on the price. The only great experience was the monitor that is still in used after 10 years and their older LCD TV. lol