Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
X5 Plus
Battery capacity (5,200 mAh)
WinsCharging
Poco M5
Wired charging speed (18W)
WinsPerformance
Poco M5
AnTuTu benchmark (386,311 pts)
WinsDisplay
Poco M5
Screen size (6.58")
WinsWeight
X5 Plus
Total weight (188g)
WinsValue
Poco M5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | X5 Plus | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.56" | 6.58" | |
| 720 × 1,612 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| TFT LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | 90Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | |
| — | 386,311 | |
| 4 GB | 6 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 10W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 188g | 201g | |
| 8.4mm | 8.9mm | |
| plastic | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | |
| none | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Poco M5
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco M5
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco M5
Highest resolution main camera.