Category Breakdown
Camera
Poco M5
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Poco C81x
Battery capacity (5,200 mAh)
WinsCharging
Poco M5
Wired charging speed (18W)
WinsPerformance
Poco M5
AnTuTu benchmark (386,311 pts)
WinsDisplay
Poco C81x
Screen size (6.88")
WinsWeight
Poco C81x
Total weight (193g)
WinsValue
Poco M5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco C81x | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.88" | 6.58" | |
| 720 × 1,640 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 650 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Unisoc T7250 | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | |
| — | 386,311 | |
| 3 GB | 6 GB | |
| 64 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 15W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 193g | 201g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.9mm | |
| Plastic body | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | |
| No certified water resistance | 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 C81x
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco M5
Highest resolution main camera.