Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
X5d
Battery capacity (5,260 mAh)
WinsCharging
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Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Poco C81x
Screen size (6.88")
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X5d
Total weight (186g)
WinsValue
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Specs-per-dollar (server score)
≈ TieFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | X5d | Poco C81x |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.74" | 6.88" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,640 | |
| TFT LCD, 90Hz | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 650 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gravity, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G81 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| 4 GB | 3 GB | |
| 64 GB | 64 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,260 mAh | 5,200 mAh | |
| 15W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 186g | 193g | |
| 7.9mm | 8.3mm | |
| Plastic body | Plastic body | |
| No certified water resistance | No certified water resistance | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Poco C81x
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco C81x
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco C81x
Highest resolution main camera.