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Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB) vs Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M5s vs Google Pixel 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 6 X Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB) 12Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco M5s X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4614
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 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 M5s (128GB/4GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB) vs Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)} 23 Advantages Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+179 grams (6.27 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs207 grams (7.25 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.43"1%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP23%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4614 mAh
+33W10%
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.
vs30W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)118%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
409 PPIvs+411 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.97" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 12vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
ModelPoco M5s (128GB/4GB)Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
Other model namesPOCO M5s 4GPixel 6 GR1YH (NTT Docomo, KDDI)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Japan
Japan
BrandXiaomiGoogle
Release date9/5/2022, Announced: 9/1/202210/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 160.46 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.43" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
DCI-P3
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User InterfaceMIUI 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps3000/1024 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
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.97" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@120fps
720p@960fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
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 M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4614 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 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, White, Blue
• Protective case included
• Colors: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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