Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro vs Poco X5

70 out of 100

64 out of 100

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G) that was released on February 6, 2023, against the Xiaomi Poco X5, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Differences
Review
Specs
Benchmarks
Battery life
Camera
Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

41% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (605K versus 429K)
Delivers 26% higher peak brightness (917 against 729 nits)
Newer Bluetooth version (v5.2)
Supports higher wattage charging (67W versus 33W)
Slow-motion recording at 960FPS
Ability to record video in 4K resolution
Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
Stereo speakers
Reverse charging feature
16% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1031 and 888 points

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco X5

Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 512GB

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro and Poco X5 crucial features

Display

Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Size	6.67 inches	6.67 inches
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	20:9
PPI	395 ppi	395 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	No	No
Max rated brightness	500 nits	700 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR	900 nits	-
HDR support	Yes, Dolby Vision	No
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio	86.8%	85%
Display features	- DCI-P3 - Always-On Display - DC Dimming	- DCI-P3 - Always-On Display

RGB color space	99.9%	99.3%
PWM	120 Hz	486 Hz
Response time	1 ms	1 ms
Contrast	∞ Infinity	∞ Infinity

Height	162.91 mm (6.41 inches)	165.88 mm (6.53 inches)
Width	76.03 mm (2.99 inches)	76.21 mm (3 inches)
Thickness	7.9 mm (0.31 inches)	7.98 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight	181 g (6.38 oz)	189 g (6.67 oz)
Waterproof	IP53	IP53
Rear material	Plastic	Plastic
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	Black, Blue, Yellow	Black, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, in-button	Yes, in-button

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Max clock	2400 MHz	2200 MHz
CPU cores	8 (1 + 3 + 4)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	- 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)	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 660 Silver (Cortex-A55) - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 660 Gold (Cortex-A78)
Lithography process	6 nanometers	6 nanometers
Graphics	Adreno 642	Adreno 619
GPU shading units	768	256
GPU clock	550 MHz	950 MHz
FLOPS	~844 GFLOPS	~486.4 GFLOPS

CPU	196712	138676
GPU	137360	81570
Memory	126517	95215
UX	139936	113175
Total score	605086	429388

Max surface temperature	36.4 °C	35.2 °C
Stability	99%	99%
Graphics test	14 FPS	7 FPS
Graphics score	2439	1204

Web score	9661	8573
Video editing	7016	4703
Photo editing	24320	20434
Data manipulation	9721	7865
Writing score	14394	12617

RAM size	6, 8 GB	6, 8 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory clock	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Channels	2	2

Storage size	128, 256 GB	128, 256 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2
Memory card	No	MicroSD
Memory card max size	-	Up to 512 GB

Operating system	Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)	Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)
ROM	MIUI 14	MIUI 14
OS size	31 GB	17 GB

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Max charge power	67 W	33 W
Battery type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	Yes	No
Fast charging	Yes (82% in 30 min)	Yes (63% in 30 min)
Full charging time	0:50 hr	1:06 hr

Battery life tests
Web browsing	11:13 hr	09:07 hr
Watching video	15:23 hr	15:38 hr
Gaming	05:39 hr	05:38 hr
Standby	90 hr	105 hr

Main camera
Matrix	108 megapixels	48 megapixels
Image resolution	12032 x 9024	8000 x 6000
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Flash	LED	LED
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
8K video recording	No	No
4K video recording	Up to 30FPS	No
1080p video recording	Up to 60FPS	Up to 30FPS
Slow motion	960 FPS (720p)	120 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens	120°	118°
Lenses	3 (108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP)	3 (48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP)
Wide (main) lens	- 108 MP - Aperture: f/1.9 - Pixel size: 0.7 micron - Sensor: 1/1.52", Samsung S5KHM2 (ISOCELL CMOS) - Phase autofocus	- 48 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/2.0", OmniVision OV48B (CMOS) - Phase autofocus
Ultra-wide lens	- 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/4", Samsung S5K4H7 (ISOCELL CMOS)	- 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Pixel size: 1 micron - Sensor: 1/4.4", OmniVision (CMOS)
Macro lens	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 - Pixel size: 1.75 micron - Sensor: 1/5", OmniVision 02B10 (CMOS)	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4
Camera features	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode

Selfie camera
Megapixels	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Image resolution	4608 x 3456	4208 x 3120
Aperture	f/2.4	f/2.5
Pixel size	1 microns	1.12 microns
Sensor type	CMOS	ISOCELL CMOS
Sensor size	1/3.06"	1/3"
Video resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version	5.2	5.1
Bluetooth features	LE	LE
USB type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC *	Depends on the region	Yes
Infrared port	Yes	Yes

Number of SIM *	2	2
Type of SIM card	Nano	Nano
Multi SIM mode	Standby	Standby
eSIM support *	No	No
Hybrid slot	No	Yes
LTE Cat *	18	18
5G support	Yes	Yes

Speakers	Stereo	Mono
Headphone audio jack	Yes	Yes
FM radio	No	Yes
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes

Category	Mid-range	Mid-range
Announced	February 2023	February 2023
Release date	February 2023	February 2023
Sensors	- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint	- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint
Bundled charger	Yes, 67 W	Yes, 33 W

Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro vs Poco X5

Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro vs Poco X5

Key differences

Review

Value for money

Tests and specifications

Display

Design and build

Performance

Benchmarks

Memory

Software

Battery

Camera

Connectivity

Sound

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