Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) vs Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 vs Xiaomi Poco X5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/8/2023 5:41 AM, updated: 2/22/2023 9:15 AM

Compare Xiaomi Poco X5 X Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+256GB (245GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256GB (222GB available)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+403 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
5.99"	vs	+6.67"11% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+33W83% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2 MDE5 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo	POCO X5 5G (22111317PG)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2017	2/6/2023
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1200nits[peak] 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 400895 (v9) Geekbench: 2088 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast	• Colors: Black, Blue, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered