Category Breakdown
Camera
Poco M5
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Poco C40
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Poco M5
AnTuTu benchmark (386,311 pts)
WinsDisplay
Poco C40
Screen size (6.71")
WinsWeight
Poco M5
Total weight (201g)
WinsValue
Poco C40
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco C40 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.71" | 6.58" | |
| 720 × 1,650 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| — | 90Hz | |
| 400 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| JLQ JR510 (11 nm) | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | |
| — | 386,311 | |
| 4 GB | 6 GB | |
| 64 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 204g | 201g | |
| 9.2mm | 8.9mm | |
| — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | |
| IP52 | 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.