Xiaomi Poco X5
#1942
Xiaomi Redmi K40
#1112Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco X5
Xiaomi Redmi K40
Performance
83.490.5
Camera
28.468.1
Display
90.093.7
Battery
33.731.0
Build
16.40.2
Connectivity
81.383.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
53.263.0
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco X5 features a slightly bulkier build with dimensions of 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm and weighs 189g, while the Xiaomi Redmi K40 is more compact at 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm and 196g.
- Both devices share a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the K40 supports HDR10+, offering a superior viewing experience with a peak brightness of 1300 nits compared to the Poco X5's 1200 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi K40 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which outperforms the Snapdragon 695 in the Poco X5.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the K40 can record video at 4K and offers more advanced features like gyro-EIS, while the Poco X5 is limited to 1080p.
- The Poco X5 has a larger 5000mAh battery compared to the K40's 4520mAh, but both support 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the Poco X5 runs Android 12 with MIUI 13, while the K40 operates on Android 11 with MIUI 12, and the K40 also includes stereo speakers, unlike the Poco X5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco X5
Xiaomi Redmi K40
General
Release Date
2023, February 06
2021, February 25
Announced
2023, February 06
2021, February 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4520 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4520 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 100% in 60 min
33W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 52 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm (6.44 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
Weight
189 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Jaguar Black, Wildcat Blue, Supernova Green
Black, White, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, 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
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO
Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass