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Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Poco M5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco M5 X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) 05Points
5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X
6.58"
IPS

1080x2408

50
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
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!

Redmi S2 (64GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) vs Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)102%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1440 pixelsvs+1080x2408 pixels151%
Higher resolution screen
269 PPIvs+401 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"vs+6.58"10%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
3080 mAhvs+5000 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+18W80%
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.
802.11 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
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
ModelRedmi S2 (64GB)Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names็บข็ฑณ่‡ชๆ‹ๆ‰‹ๆœบS2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi YslPOCO M5 4G
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date5/1/20189/5/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)76.09 x 163.99 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.99" inches6.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkM1803E6G Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
M1803E6G Global version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black
โ€ข MIUI 10
โ€ข 18:9 screen
โ€ข Colors: Black, Green, Yellow
โ€ข Protective case included

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi S2 (64GB)Xiaomi Poco M5 (128GB/6GB)
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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