Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
Xiaomi Poco X3
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
47.348.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
67.563.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
64.563.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 features a premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Xiaomi Poco X3 has a plastic frame and Gorilla Glass 5, making the Pad 5 Pro feel more robust.
- The Pad 5 Pro offers a larger 12.4-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, compared to the Poco X3's 6.67-inch display at 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pad 5 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 732G in the Poco X3.
- Both devices have a 20 MP selfie camera, but the Pad 5 Pro has a 50 MP rear camera versus the Poco X3's 64 MP setup, which includes an ultrawide and macro lens.
- The Pad 5 Pro's battery capacity is significantly larger at 10,000 mAh, supporting faster charging at 67W, while the Poco X3 has a 6,000 mAh battery with 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pad 5 Pro runs Android 12 with MIUI Pad 13, offering a more updated experience compared to the Poco X3's Android 10 with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
Xiaomi Poco X3
General
Release Date
2022, August 11
2020, September 22
Announced
2022, August 11
2020, September 22
Description
Versions: Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 (Wi-Fi only)
N/A
Display
Size
12.4"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 500 nits
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~243 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1600
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7150-AC Snapdragon 732G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
20 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.4", 0.8µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 10000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 60% in 36 min, 100% in 68 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
285 x 185.2 x 6.7 mm (11.22 x 7.29 x 0.26 in)
165.3 x 76.8 x 10.1 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.40 in)
Weight
620 g
225 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Green
Cobalt Blue, Shadow Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 video output
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI Pad 13
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 12, MIUI Pad 13
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes

