POCO M Series: Affordable Smartphones with Impressive Features

The POCO M series is a line of mid‑to‑low‑end (budget/mid‑budget) smartphones under POCO (a Xiaomi sub‑brand), targeting cost‑sensitive users seeking balanced performance, long battery life, and practical features, with a global focus on emerging markets. Below is a detailed breakdown of its core definitions, key generations, and technical terms in English.

Core Definition & Market Position

Product Positioning: Mid‑to‑low‑end (Budget/Mid‑Budget) Android Smartphones — positioned below the POCO X/F series, focusing on “value for money” with no flagship specs but sufficient daily performance.
Target Users: Users prioritizing battery life, affordable pricing, and basic gaming/photography; popular in Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America.
Key Traits: Large batteries, entry‑to‑mid‑range chipsets, expandable storage, 3.5mm headphone jack, and incremental upgrades in displays/cameras across generationsPOCO.

Key Generations & Core Specs (English Terminology)

Generation	Launch Date	SoC	Display	Battery & Charging	Camera	Key Features
POCO M3	Nov 2020	Snapdragon 662 (11nm)	6.53” FHD+ LCD, 60Hz	6000mAh, 18W fast charge	48MP main + 2MP depth	Side fingerprint; 3.5mm jack; microSD expandable (1TB)
POCO M3 Pro 5G	May 2021	Dimensity 700 (7nm)	6.5” FHD+ LCD, 90Hz	5000mAh, 18W	48MP main + 2MP macro	First 5G model in M series; Dual SIM 5G
POCO M4 5G	Sep 2021	Dimensity 700 (7nm)	6.58” FHD+ LCD, 90Hz	5000mAh, 18W	13MP main + 2MP depth	Memory Extension Tech; 5G Dual SIM
POCO M5	Sep 2022	Helio G99 (6nm)	6.5” FHD+ LCD, 90Hz	5000mAh, 18W	50MP AI triple camera	LPDDR4X + UFS 2.2; up to 1TB microSD
POCO M5s	Sep 2022	Helio G95 (12nm)	6.43” FHD+ AMOLED, 90Hz	5000mAh, 33W	64MP quad camera	IP53; Z‑axis linear motor; NFCPOCO
POCO M6 Pro	Nov 2024	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)	6.79” Flow AMOLED, 120Hz	5000mAh, 67W	64MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultra‑wide + 2MP macro	First OIS in M series; Dolby Atmos; Hybrid slot
POCO M7 Pro 5G	Nov 2025	Dimensity 7025‑Ultra (6nm)	6.7” FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz	5000mAh, 67W	50MP main + 8MP ultra‑wide	5G SA/NSA; IMG BXM‑8‑256 GPU; IR blaster

Critical Technical Terms & Detailed Explanations (English)

IP53: Splash/dust resistance (M5s and newer)POCO; 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Retained for legacy audio devices.

SoC (System‑on‑Chip):

Snapdragon 662/Dimensity 700/Helio G95/G99: Entry‑to‑mid‑range octa‑core chipsets with Cortex‑A76/A53/A55 cores and Mali‑G57/G76 GPUs, balancing performance and power efficiencyPOCO.

Node Process: 6nm/7nm/11nm — smaller nodes improve efficiency and reduce heat.

Display:

FHD+ (1080×2400): Standard resolution for M series; 90Hz/120Hz Refresh Rate for smoother scrolling.

LCD vs. AMOLED: Earlier models use LCD; M5s/M6 Pro adopt AMOLED for better contrastPOCO.

DynamicSwitch: Auto‑adjusts refresh rate to save power.

Battery & Charging:

5000mAh/6000mAh (typ): Large capacity for all‑day use; “typ” = typical capacity (vs. minimum capacity).

18W/33W/67W Fast Charging: Charging speed tiers; 67W (M6 Pro/M7 Pro) enables ~50% charge in 15 minsPOCO.

Memory & Storage:

LPDDR4X/LPDDR5: Low‑power RAM for multitasking; UFS 2.2: Faster storage than eMMC.

Memory Extension (Turbo RAM): Converts storage to virtual RAM (up to 3GB) for smoother performance.

Hybrid Slot: Supports 1 SIM + 1 microSD (up to 1TB) for expandable storageXiaomi Singapore.

Camera:

MP (Megapixel): Main cameras range from 13MP (M4 5G) to 64MP (M5s/M6 Pro); OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) debuts on M6 Pro for steady shots.

AI Camera Algorithms: Optimize exposure/color for low‑light and portraits; In‑Sensor Zoom (M6 Pro) improves 2x zoom quality.

Ultra‑Wide/Macro Lenses: Supplementary lenses for versatile shooting (common in M5s/M6 Pro)POCO.

Connectivity & Others:

5G SA/NSA: M3 Pro 5G and later support dual‑mode 5G; Dual SIM 5G for simultaneous 5G on two lines.

Side Fingerprint Sensor: Standard security feature; IR Blaster/NFC: Present in most models for remote control/mobile paymentsPOCO.