Xiaomi POCO F5 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO F6

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POCO F5 Pro compared with POCO F6
XiaomiPOCO F5 ProXiaomiPOCO F6
Overview
ReleasedMay 2023May 2024
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution3200 × 1440 (better)2712 × 1220
Sharpness526 pixels per inch (better)446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,400 nits2,400 nits (better)
Display typeWQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 526 ppi, 12-bit colour and 68 billion coloursAMOLED with 68 billion colours
Pixel density–446 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 1,000 nits HBM and 1,400 nits peak500 nits typical, 1,000–1,200 nits high-brightness mode and up to 2,400 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresDCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, adaptive HDR, 480 Hz touch sampling, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000-level brightness adjustment, sunlight display and reading modeDCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and up to 2,160 Hz instantaneous touch sampling in gaming mode; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Original Color Pro, reading, cycle, Sunlight and Pro HDR modes; TÜV eye-care certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUTSMC 4 nm; Cortex-X2 at up to 3.0 GHz, three Cortex-A710 at up to 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at up to 1.8 GHz; clocks from this model's UK maker specificationTSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A520 at 2.0 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker does not give a numeric model suffixQualcomm Adreno; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 735
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK specification lists 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB with regional availability caveat; UK launch notice prices 12 GB/256 GB only; Dynamic RAM Expansion uses storage, not additional physical RAMLPDDR5X and UFS 4.0; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, 5,000 mm² stainless steel vapour chamber and 6,933 mm² graphite areaLiquidCool technology 4.0 IceLoop with a 4,800 mm² stainless-steel pump
Cameras
Main camera64 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP (better)
Main camera64 MP OV64B, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 6-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm; OIS and EISSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.59, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 120° field of viewSony IMX355, 8 MP; f/2.2 and fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena
Front camera16 MP, f/2.45OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena
Video recording8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus; motion tracking, film filters, night, portrait, panorama and document modesMotion tracking focus 2.0, P3 colour imaging, Lightning snap, slow motion and time-lapse
Battery and charging
Battery5,160 mAh (better)5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 30 W (better)None
Battery life detail5,160 mAh typical; smart charging can hold at 80% overnight before completing charging5,000 mAh typical
Wired charging67 W turbo charging with included 67 W adaptorUp to 90 W turbo charging; UK 90 W adaptor included
Wireless charging30 W; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 32 minutes–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204 g179 g (better)
Thickness8.59 mm7.8 mm (better)
Height × width162.78 × 75.44 mm160.5 × 74.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP64
MaterialsGlass body with carbon-fibre-effect side pattern and metal camera decoration; frame material omitted because reviews disagree and the maker does not identify itPlastic frame and rear, confirmed by GSMArena, Trusted Reviews and Notebookcheck
ColoursBlack and WhiteBlack, Green and Titanium
Water resistance detailIP53 splash and dust resistance under IEC 60529; protection declines with wear and is not immersion protectionIP64 splash and dust resistance; not rated for immersion
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless AudioDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 for POCO; Android 13 reported by Tech AdvisorXiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews
Software updatesTech Advisor reports two OS upgrades and three years of security support at launch; this is a historical promise, not a claim of current supportThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
AI features–AI Subtitles, Album Search, Expansion and Magic Erase Pro; software rollout and beta availability vary by region
In the boxPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety informationUK phone, 90 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSMDual-SIM 5G+5G or 4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported
SIMDual SIM, dual standbyDual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Notebookcheck's review unit also connected to its 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E network
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCSupported; regional functions varyNFC, availability varies by region
USBUSB-CUSB-C; USB 2.0 confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

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