Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M5 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2022 8:59 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 4:40 PM

Compare Xiaomi Pocophone F1 X Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.58"
IPS

1080x2408

50
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco M5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)

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!

13 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+6.58"6% Larger screen	vs	6.18"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+182 grams (6.37 ounces)10% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
401 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 20MP3 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-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

32 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Other model names	POCO M5 4G	Xiaomi Poco F1 (6GB RAM), M1805E10A, Pocofone
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	9/5/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022	8/29/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.09 x 163.99 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)	75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.58" inches	6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	MIUI 13	MIUI 9 / 10 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/100 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm 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	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 M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5184x3840 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	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
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: Black, Green, Yellow • Protective case included	• Colors: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red • LiquidCool technology
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
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