Xiaomi POCO F5 vs Xiaomi POCO F5 Pro

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POCO F5 compared with POCO F5 Pro
XiaomiPOCO F5XiaomiPOCO F5 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMay 2023May 2023
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10803200 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness395 pixels per inch526 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,400 nits (better)
Display typeFlow AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9, 68 billion colours and 93.4% screen-to-body ratio; maker specification controls the FAQ's conflicting 68 million coloursWQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 526 ppi, 12-bit colour and 68 billion colours
Brightness detail500 nits typical and 1,000 nits HBM/peak500 nits typical, 1,000 nits HBM and 1,400 nits peak
Always-on displaySupported–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 and oleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresDCI-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 certificationDCI-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
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUTSMC 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 GHzTSMC 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
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker FAQ lists 580 MHz without a numeric model suffixQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker does not give a numeric model suffix
Storage typeLPDDR5 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 expansionLPDDR5 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
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, 3,725 mm² copper vapour chamber and 10,000 mm² graphite areaLiquidCool Technology 2.0, 5,000 mm² stainless steel vapour chamber and 6,933 mm² graphite area
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor and 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm; OIS and EIS, not simultaneous in every mode64 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 camera8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and fixed focus8 MP, f/2.2 and 120° field of view
Front camera16 MP, f/2.45 and fixed focus16 MP, f/2.45
ZoomDigital zoom from 0.6× to 10× in photos and 0.6× to 6× in video; no optical telephoto lens–
Video recordingUK spec page lists 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; conflicting FAQ 4K60/8K entries excluded8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus; VLOG, slow motion, time-lapse, film filters, HDR and night modesAdditional 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
Battery5,000 mAh5,160 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 14.8 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 30 W (better)
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 14.8 hours video, 30 hours calls, 23.8 hours reading and 155 hours music5,160 mAh typical; smart charging can hold at 80% overnight before completing charging
Wired charging67 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 2.067 W turbo charging with included 67 W adaptor
Wireless charging–30 W; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 32 minutes
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight181 g (better)204 g
Thickness7.9 mm (better)8.59 mm
Height × width161.11 × 74.95 mm162.78 × 75.44 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP53
MaterialsLaminated battery cover and plastic frame/buttons, as described by the maker FAQGlass body with carbon-fibre-effect side pattern and metal camera decoration; frame material omitted because reviews disagree and the maker does not identify it
ColoursBlack, White and BlueBlack and White
Water resistance detailIP53 splash and dust resistance; declines with wear, not immersion protectionIP53 splash and dust resistance under IEC 60529; protection declines with wear and is not immersion protection
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint reader 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 Audio; 3.5 mm headphone socket, no FM radioDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 for POCO based on Android 13MIUI 14 for POCO; Android 13 reported by Tech Advisor
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 supportTech 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 and film, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety informationPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSMDual 5G standby; 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby in the UK specification; global sheet calls it dual activeDual SIM, dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, wireless display and 2×2 MU-MIMOWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; maker FAQ lists AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupported; regional functions varySupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C and OTG; no wired video outputUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network positioning, no dual-frequency GNSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

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