Category Breakdown
Camera
Poco M5s
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Poco M5s
Wired charging speed (33W)
WinsPerformance
Poco M5s
AnTuTu benchmark (360,681 pts)
WinsDisplay
Redmi 12 5G
Screen size (6.79")
WinsWeight
Poco M5s
Total weight (178.8g)
WinsValue
Poco M5s
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (10/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco M5s | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.43" | 6.79" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD | |
| — | 90Hz | |
| 1,100 nits | 550 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 360,681 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 33W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 178.8g | 199g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) | |
| IP53 | IP53 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Highest resolution main camera.