Xiaomi Poco X5 vs Poco X5 Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Poco X5 Pro offers a significant upgrade in performance and charging speed thanks to its Snapdragon 778G chipset and 67W charging. However, the Poco X5 remains a compelling option for those prioritizing battery life and a slightly more budget-friendly price point. The Pro is the clear winner for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Poco X5 | Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA - India | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA - India | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, February 06 | 2023, February 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, February 07 | Available. Released 2023, February 07 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) | 162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
| IP53, dust and splash resistant | IP53, dust and splash resistant | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 642L |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) | 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.2 (Intl), 5.1 (India), A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band - India |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 33W wired, 100% in 60 min | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 45 min 5W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Jaguar Black, Wildcat Blue, Supernova Green | Astral Black, Horizon Blue, Poco Yellow |
| Models | 22111317PG, 22111317PI | 22101320G, 22101320I |
| Price | About 230 EUR | € 156.00 / $ 221.33 / ₹ 22,490 |
| SAR | 0.84 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.52 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 106h | Endurance rating 113h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.3 LUFS (Good) | -24.9 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 400895 (v9) GeekBench: 2088 (v5.1) | AnTuTu: 531398 (v9) GeekBench: 2930 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi Poco X5
- Excellent battery life
- More affordable price
- Reliable everyday performance
- Good display quality
- Less powerful chipset
- Slower charging
- Potentially less impressive camera
Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro
- Faster performance
- Brighter display
- Faster charging (67W)
- Potentially better camera
- Slightly higher price
- Marginally shorter battery life (though still excellent)
Display Comparison
The Poco X5 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display at 912 nits compared to the X5's 728 nits. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (Infinite nominal), but the Pro's higher brightness makes it more comfortable to use outdoors. Both likely use AMOLED panels, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks.
Camera Comparison
While both phones feature 'Photo / Video' capabilities (specific details are missing), the X5 Pro is expected to have a slightly better camera system due to the more powerful processor and potentially improved image processing algorithms. Expect better low-light performance and more detailed photos from the Pro. Further research on specific camera specs is needed for a definitive conclusion.
Performance
The Snapdragon 778G in the Poco X5 Pro is a clear winner here. It's a more powerful chipset than the Snapdragon 695 in the X5, resulting in smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance. The X5 is still capable, but the Pro offers a noticeable performance boost.
Battery Life
Both phones offer impressive battery life, with endurance ratings of 106h and 113h respectively. The X5 Pro edges out the X5 slightly, but both should easily last a full day of moderate to heavy use.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the Xiaomi Poco X5? Users seeking excellent battery life, a reliable everyday phone, and a more affordable price tag. Who should buy the Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro? Gamers, power users, and anyone who values faster performance, quicker charging, and a brighter display.