Category Breakdown
Camera
Poco F5
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
Poco F5
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
12S Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (1,039,412 pts)
WinsDisplay
12S Ultra
Screen size (6.73")
WinsWeight
Poco F5
Total weight (181g)
WinsValue
12S Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 12S Ultra | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.73" | 6.67" | |
| 1,440 × 3,200 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| LTPO2 AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,500 nits | 1,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 1,039,412 | 931,174 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,860 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 67W | 67W | |
| 50W | No | |
Build | ||
| 225g | 181g | |
| 9.1mm | 7.9mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| IP68 | IP53 | |
| Flagship | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco F5
Highest resolution main camera.