POCO M5 vs Redmi 12
27Performance21.1
45.6Display45.1
29Camera29
38.8Battery38.8
28Features28
4 spec wins — POCO M55 spec wins — Redmi 12
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M5 wins this phone face-off, 33.6 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+6) and display (+1). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M5
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 21
- 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 12
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $189
Display
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.58 ″ | 6.79 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2460x1080 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi+1% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |