Category Breakdown
Camera
Poco M5
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Poco M5
Wired charging speed (18W)
WinsPerformance
Poco M5
AnTuTu benchmark (386,311 pts)
WinsDisplay
Poco M5
Screen size (6.58")
WinsWeight
Poco C51
Total weight (192g)
WinsValue
Poco M5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco C51 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.52" | 6.58" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| — | 90Hz | |
| 400 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | |
| — | 386,311 | |
| 6 GB | 6 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 10W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 192g | 201g | |
| 9.1mm | 8.9mm | |
| — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | |
| splash resistant | 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.