Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F5

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POCO F4 compared with POCO F5
XiaomiPOCO F4XiaomiPOCO F5
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022May 2023
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits (better)1,000 nits
Display typeE4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrastFlow AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9, 68 billion colours and 93.4% screen-to-body ratio; maker specification controls the FAQ's conflicting 68 million colours
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak500 nits typical and 1,000 nits HBM/peak
Always-on display–Supported
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and oleophobic coating
Display features100% DCI-P3 typical, TrueColor, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, MEMC, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing and SGS Eye Care Display; maker DynamicSwitch offers 60/90/120 HzDCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, adaptive HDR, 240 Hz touch sampling, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, sunlight display, reading mode and SGS Low Blue Light Ex certification
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU7 nm Kryo 585; one A77-based Prime core at 3.2 GHz, three A77-based Gold cores at 2.42 GHz and four A55-based Silver cores at 1.8 GHzTSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X2 at up to 2.91 GHz, three Cortex-A710 at up to 2.49 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at up to 1.8 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker FAQ lists 580 MHz without a numeric model suffix
AI engineMaker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm–
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; India review's 12 GB configuration is not a UK option; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android AuthorityLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; 8 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/256 GB on UK spec page; UK launch price notice lists 12 GB/256 GB; Dynamic RAM Expansion uses storage, not additional physical RAM; no microSD expansion
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamberLiquidCool Technology 2.0, 3,725 mm² copper vapour chamber and 10,000 mm² graphite area
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP (better)16 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisation64 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor and 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm; OIS and EIS, not simultaneous in every mode
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and fixed focus
Front camera20 MP, f/2.4516 MP, f/2.45 and fixed focus
Zoom–Digital zoom from 0.6× to 10× in photos and 0.6× to 6× in video; no optical telephoto lens
Video recording4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fpsUK spec page lists 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; conflicting FAQ 4K60/8K entries excluded
Front video–Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixelsAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus; VLOG, slow motion, time-lapse, film filters, HDR and night modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 14.8 hours
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 14.8 hours video, 30 hours calls, 23.8 hours reading and 155 hours music
Wired charging67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes67 W turbo charging with included 67 W adaptor; maker FAQ lists QC 2.0/3.0/4, PD 2.0/3.0 and Mi FC 2.0
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g181 g (better)
Thickness7.7 mm (better)7.9 mm
Height × width163.2 × 75.95 mm161.11 × 74.95 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsGlass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian ExpressLaminated battery cover and plastic frame/buttons, as described by the maker FAQ
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula GreenBlack, White and Blue
Water resistance detail–IP53 splash and dust resistance; declines with wear, not immersion protection
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockSide fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playbackDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 3.5 mm headphone socket, no FM radio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviewsMIUI 14 for POCO based on Android 13
Software updates–Tech Advisor reports two OS upgrades and three years of security support at launch; this is a historical promise, not a claim of current support
In the boxPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card, safety information and USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptorPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and film, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information
Connectivity
Mobile networkSub-6 GHz NSA/SA 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMODual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby in the UK specification; global sheet calls it dual active
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, wireless display and 2×2 MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3; maker FAQ lists AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by marketSupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-CUSB-C and OTG; no wired video output
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network positioning, no dual-frequency GNSS

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