Xiaomi Poco M5
#2284
Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime
#2283Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco M5
Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
61.361.3
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco M5 and Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime both feature a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Poco M5 offers a slightly brighter peak brightness of 500 nits compared to the 400 nits of the Redmi 11 Prime.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, ensuring similar performance levels, though the Poco M5 has options for up to 6GB of RAM.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both models have a 50 MP main sensor, but the Redmi 11 Prime has a higher resolution 8 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the Poco M5.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 18W charging on both, while the Poco M5 runs on Android 12 with HyperOS, whereas the Redmi 11 Prime uses MIUI 13.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, weighing the same at 201g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco M5
Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime
General
Release Date
2022, September 05
2022, September 06
Announced
2022, September 05
2022, September 06
Description
Not to be confused withXiaomi Poco M5for India
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
201 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, Yellow
Playful Green, Flashy Black, Peppy Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes