Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Xiaomi POCO M5 original?
Copies of the POCO M5 look right and even say POCO M5 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real POCO M5 vs a copy
| A real POCO M5 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓22071219CG, 22071219CI | ✕A different code, or "POCO M5" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G57 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓12 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The POCO M5's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real POCO M5. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every POCO M5 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 12 and up
A POCO M5 showing Android older than 12 isn't what it says.
POCO M5 or POCO M5s?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| POCO M5 | POCO M5s | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | 22071219CG, 22071219CI | 2207117BPG |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G57 | Mali-G76 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 12 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the POCO M5?
A real Xiaomi POCO M5 reports 22071219CG or 22071219CI. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the POCO M5 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the POCO M5 run?
It came with Android 12. A version older than 12 means a different phone.
How do I know if my POCO M5 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real POCO M5, for free.