POCO F5 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
48.1Performance43.2
56.3Display56.7
44.1Camera63.6
65.2Battery72.1
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — POCO F5 Pro8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and battery (+7). POCO F5 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO F5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 43
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 13% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 1,150,000
- 12% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 65
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppi+1% | 522 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits | 1,500 nits+7% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+13%Top 31% | 1,150,000Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+5%Top 40% | 1,720Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+7%Top 40% | 4,300Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+12% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 W+79% |
| Wireless charging | 30 W | 50 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |