Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2023 4:08 PM, updated: 5/31/2023 4:19 PM

Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro X Xiaomi Mi Play 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1440x3200

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)

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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Play	vs	27 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels87% Higher resolution screen
432 PPI	vs	+526 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.84"	vs	+6.67"14% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5160 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+67W6 times 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Play	Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	小米Play, Xiaomi Play M1901F9E, M1901F9T, Xiaomi Lotus	POCO F5 Pro NFC
Country or region available	Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2018	5/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/2023
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.89 x 147.76 millimeters (2.83 x 5.82 in)	75.44 x 162.78 millimeters (2.97 x 6.41 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.84" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	526 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 480Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1057977 (v9) Geekbench: 4001 (v5.1), 4009 (v6) GFXBench: 50fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 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, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5160 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	30W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Dream Blue, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 19:9 aspect ratio screen • Silicon case included	• Colors: Black, White • LiquidCool 2.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
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