Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco F5 vs Sony Xperia 5 III phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/9/2023 6:38 AM, updated: 5/31/2023 4:28 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 III X Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
+2.91GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+6.67"9% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP106% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+67W123% 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.	vs	30W
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)8% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
395 PPI	vs	+449 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certified	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

36 Common items in both devices

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)

AMOLED / OLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+

120Hz

1 billion

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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Model	Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Other model names	POCO F5 5G NFC 23049PCD8G	Xperia 5 III XQBQ72/B1/G1/B2/G2 (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	5/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/2023	6/1/2021, Announced: 4/14/2021
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.95 x 161.11 millimeters (2.95 x 6.34 in)	68 x 157 millimeters (2.68 x 6.18 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.49GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 725	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 949215 (v9) Geekbench: 3939 (v5.1), 4348 (v6) GFXBench: 66fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 708521 (v9) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1) GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.3\|70mmf/2.8\|105mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS4.4x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.6"PDAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
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 Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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, Blue • LiquidCool 2.0	• Colors: Black, Green, Pink • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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