Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro vs X5 Pro

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Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro vs X5 Pro

74 out of 100
Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro
VS
62 out of 100
Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro (with MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra) that was released on January 11, 2024, against the Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G and came out 11 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro
  • 2.3x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1401K versus 604K)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Delivers 26% higher peak brightness (1149 against 914 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Water-resistant body (IP54 classification)
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • Slow-motion recording at 1920FPS
  • 13% higher pixel density (446 vs 395 PPI)
  • The phone is 11 months newer
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro
  • Reverse charging feature
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro and X5 Pro crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Size6.67 inches6.67 inches
Resolution1220 x 2712 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI446 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (30-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness1800 nits500 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 900 nits
HDR supportYes, Dolby VisionYes, Dolby Vision
Touch sampling rate480 Hz240 Hz
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio90%86.7%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
- DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
Display tests
RGB color space99.7%99.9%
PWM1923 Hz120 Hz
Response time1 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
1149 nits
914 nits

Design and build

Height160.45 mm (6.32 inches)162.91 mm (6.41 inches)
Width74.34 mm (2.93 inches)76.03 mm (2.99 inches)
Thickness8.25 mm (0.32 inches)7.9 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight186 g (6.56 oz)181 g (6.38 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP53
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Gray, YellowBlack, Blue, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300 UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Max clock3350 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 3 cores at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 3.35 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 670 Silver (Cortex-A55)
- 3 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo 670 Gold (Cortex-A78)
- 1 core at 2.4 GHz: Kryo 670 Prime (Cortex-A78)
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APU 780Hexagon 770
GraphicsMali-G615 MP6Adreno 642
GPU shading units768768
GPU clock1400 MHz550 MHz
FLOPS~2150.4 GFLOPS~844 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
1401005
CPU292430201424
GPU536412136997
Memory307921127682
UX264242137951
Total score1401005604054
Samples[300 tests][61 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature47.4 °C36.4 °C
Stability - 99%
Graphics test - 14 FPS
Graphics score - 2439
PCMark 3.0
Web score - 9918
Video editing - 7005
Photo editing - 24367
Data manipulation - 9828
Writing score - 14414

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X
Memory clock4200 MHz2133 MHz
Channels42
Storage
Storage size256, 512 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMHyperOS 2.0HyperOS 1.0
OS size36 GB31 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power67 W67 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoYes
Fast chargingYes (50% in 18 min)Yes (82% in 30 min)
Full charging time0:45 hr0:50 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:53 hr08:45 hr
Watching video12:36 hr13:29 hr
Gaming05:17 hr05:32 hr
Standby101 hr102 hr
General battery life
21:20 hr
21:42 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels108 megapixels
Image resolution9000 x 700012032 x 9024
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion1920 FPS (720p)960 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens120°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 108 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution64 MP108 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Focal length25 mm -
SensorOmnivision OV64BSamsung S5KHM2
Sensor size1/2"1/1.52"
Pixel size0.7 micron0.7 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorOmnivision OV08D10Samsung S5K4H7
Sensor size1/4"1/4"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
SensorSmartsens SC202PCSOmniVision 02B10
Sensor size1/4"1/5"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.75 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels16 megapixels
Image resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
Aperturef/2.6f/2.4
SensorOmnivision OV16A1QOmnivision OV16A1Q
Sensor size1/3.06"1/3.06"
Pixel size1 micron1 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNo -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portYesYes
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 18
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoYes
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
90.8 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedJanuary 2024February 2023
Release dateJanuary 2024February 2023
Launch price$299$300
Sensors - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 67 WYes, 67 W
Further details
Notes on Poco X6 Pro:
    - There is an eco-leather version of the X6 Pro that is 4 grams heavier and 0.10 mm thicker.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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