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Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB) vs Motorola Edge (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M5 vs Motorola Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge X Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB) 08Points
6.58"
IPS

1080x2408

50
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Motorola Edge (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco M5 X
6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (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!

Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB) vs Edge (256GB)} 15 Advantages Motorola Edge (256GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x2408 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+401 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.1 + A2DP/LE
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (235GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
201 grams (7.04 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)7%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.58"vs+6.7"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 25MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
90Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
ModelPoco M5 (128GB/6GB)Edge (256GB)
Other model namesPOCO M5 4GMotorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date9/5/2022, Announced: 9/1/20225/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)76.09 x 163.99 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size6.58" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display features450nits[typ]HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User InterfaceMIUI 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 305989 (v8)
Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
256GB (235GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/100 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound with dual speakers
by Waves
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Green, Yellow
• Protective case included
• Colors: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
• Moto Actions

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)
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