POCO M5 vs Redmi 10
27Performance20
45.6Display46
29Camera29
38.8Battery38.8
28Features44
4 spec wins — POCO M54 spec wins — Redmi 10
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M5 scores 33.6 against 33.2 for Redmi 10. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO M5 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M5
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 20
- 102% higher AnTuTu 10: 555,354 vs 275,000
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 425
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,010 vs 1,360
Reasons to pick the Redmi 10
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 10% lower weight: 181 g vs 201 g
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.58 ″+1% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 405 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354+102%Top 72% | 275,000Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+72%Top 83% | 425Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010+48%Top 81% | 1,360Top 94% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 181 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |