Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco C3 vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/26/2021 11:41 AM, updated: 9/7/2022 2:09 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus X Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco C3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.43"13% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(front) 5MP19% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 4.1MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3800 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Panda King GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+64GB (55GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)15% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen
273 PPI	vs	+386 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP54% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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.

19 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
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Model	Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Other model names	POCO C3 (M2006C3MII, MZB07RIIN, MZB07RJIN, MZB07QAIN)	Xiaomi 5s Plus 2016070 4GB/64GB, Xiaomi Mi5S Plus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	10/16/2020, Announced: 10/6/2020	10/1/2016
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.1 x 164.9 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)	77.7 x 154.6 millimeters (3.06 x 6.09 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.43" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	273 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Panda King Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 12.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 2.2GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (55GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	300/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2688x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	2µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	586 hours (24.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Matte Black, Arctic Blue, Lime Green	• Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • LED notification • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.51W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered