Xiaomi POCO F5 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO F6
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| XiaomiPOCO F5 Pro | XiaomiPOCO F6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2023 | May 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 3200 × 1440 (better) | 2712 × 1220 |
| Sharpness | 526 pixels per inch (better) | 446 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits | 2,400 nits (better) |
| Display type | WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 526 ppi, 12-bit colour and 68 billion colours | AMOLED with 68 billion colours |
| Pixel density | – | 446 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical, 1,000 nits HBM and 1,400 nits peak | 500 nits typical, 1,000–1,200 nits high-brightness mode and up to 2,400 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Display features | DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, adaptive HDR, 480 Hz touch sampling, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000-level brightness adjustment, sunlight display and reading mode | DCI-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 | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | TSMC 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 specification | TSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A520 at 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker does not give a numeric model suffix | Qualcomm Adreno; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 735 |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 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 RAM | LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology 2.0, 5,000 mm² stainless steel vapour chamber and 6,933 mm² graphite area | LiquidCool technology 4.0 IceLoop with a 4,800 mm² stainless-steel pump |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 64 MP OV64B, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 6-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm; OIS and EIS | Sony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.59, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 and 120° field of view | Sony IMX355, 8 MP; f/2.2 and fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena |
| Video recording | 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240 fps |
| Front video | Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus; motion tracking, film filters, night, portrait, panorama and document modes | Motion tracking focus 2.0, P3 colour imaging, Lightning snap, slow motion and time-lapse |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,160 mAh (better) | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 30 W (better) | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,160 mAh typical; smart charging can hold at 80% overnight before completing charging | 5,000 mAh typical |
| Wired charging | 67 W turbo charging with included 67 W adaptor | Up to 90 W turbo charging; UK 90 W adaptor included |
| Wireless charging | 30 W; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 32 minutes | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 204 g | 179 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.59 mm | 7.8 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 162.78 × 75.44 mm | 160.5 × 74.4 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP53 | IP64 |
| Materials | Glass body with carbon-fibre-effect side pattern and metal camera decoration; frame material omitted because reviews disagree and the maker does not identify it | Plastic frame and rear, confirmed by GSMArena, Trusted Reviews and Notebookcheck |
| Colours | Black and White | Black, Green and Titanium |
| Water resistance detail | IP53 splash and dust resistance under IEC 60529; protection declines with wear and is not immersion protection | IP64 splash and dust resistance; not rated for immersion |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 14 for POCO; Android 13 reported by Tech Advisor | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews |
| 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 | Three 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 box | Phone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information | UK phone, 90 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | Dual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM | Dual-SIM 5G+5G or 4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported |
| SIM | Dual SIM, dual standby | Dual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Notebookcheck's review unit also connected to its 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E network |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Supported; regional functions vary | NFC, availability varies by region |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C; USB 2.0 confirmed by Notebookcheck |
| Positioning | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1 | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1 |
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