Category Breakdown
Camera
Redmi Note 12S
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
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Battery capacity
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Wired charging speed
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Poco M5s
AnTuTu benchmark (360,681 pts)
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Screen size
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Redmi Note 12S
Total weight (176g)
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Poco M5s
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (10/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.43" | 6.43" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| — | 90Hz | |
| 1,100 nits | 1,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm) | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) | |
| 360,681 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 33W | 33W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 178.8g | 176g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.1mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | — | |
| 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 Poco M5s
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Highest resolution main camera.