Xiaomi POCO F5 vs Xiaomi POCO F5 Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| XiaomiPOCO F5 | XiaomiPOCO F5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 3200 × 1440 (better) |
| Sharpness | 395 pixels per inch | 526 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,400 nits (better) |
| Display type | Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9, 68 billion colours and 93.4% screen-to-body ratio; maker specification controls the FAQ's conflicting 68 million colours | WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 526 ppi, 12-bit colour and 68 billion colours |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical and 1,000 nits HBM/peak | 500 nits typical, 1,000 nits HBM and 1,400 nits peak |
| Always-on display | Supported | – |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | DCI-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 | 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 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | TSMC 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 | 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 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker FAQ lists 580 MHz without a numeric model suffix | Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker does not give a numeric model suffix |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 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 | 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 |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology 2.0, 3,725 mm² copper vapour chamber and 10,000 mm² graphite area | LiquidCool Technology 2.0, 5,000 mm² stainless steel vapour chamber and 6,933 mm² graphite area |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Main camera | 64 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 | 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 |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and fixed focus | 8 MP, f/2.2 and 120° field of view |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 and fixed focus | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Zoom | Digital zoom from 0.6× to 10× in photos and 0.6× to 6× in video; no optical telephoto lens | – |
| Video recording | UK spec page lists 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; conflicting FAQ 4K60/8K entries excluded | 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps |
| Front video | Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps | Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus; VLOG, slow motion, time-lapse, film filters, HDR and night modes | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus; motion tracking, film filters, night, portrait, panorama and document modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 14.8 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 67 W |
| Wireless charging | None | Up to 30 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 14.8 hours video, 30 hours calls, 23.8 hours reading and 155 hours music | 5,160 mAh typical; smart charging can hold at 80% overnight before completing charging |
| Wired charging | 67 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 | 67 W turbo charging with included 67 W adaptor |
| Wireless charging | – | 30 W; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 32 minutes |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 181 g (better) | 204 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (better) | 8.59 mm |
| Height × width | 161.11 × 74.95 mm | 162.78 × 75.44 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP53 | IP53 |
| Materials | Laminated battery cover and plastic frame/buttons, as described by the maker FAQ | 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 |
| Colours | Black, White and Blue | Black and White |
| Water resistance detail | IP53 splash and dust resistance; declines with wear, not immersion protection | IP53 splash and dust resistance under IEC 60529; protection declines with wear and is not immersion protection |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock | In-screen fingerprint reader 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; 3.5 mm headphone socket, no FM radio | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 14 for POCO based on Android 13 | MIUI 14 for POCO; Android 13 reported by Tech Advisor |
| 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 | 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 box | Phone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and film, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information | Phone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | Dual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM | Dual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM, dual standby in the UK specification; global sheet calls it dual active | Dual SIM, dual standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, wireless display and 2×2 MU-MIMO | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; maker FAQ lists AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Supported; regional functions vary | Supported; regional functions vary |
| USB | USB-C and OTG; no wired video output | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network positioning, no dual-frequency GNSS | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1 |
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