POCO M5 vs Redmi Note 10
27Performance20
45.6Display28.8
29Camera29.8
38.8Battery47.8
28Features36
7 spec wins — POCO M56 spec wins — Redmi Note 10
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M5 wins this phone face-off, 33.6 to 30.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and performance (+7). Redmi Note 10 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 20
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 29
- 106% higher AnTuTu 10: 555,354 vs 270,000
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 540
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
- 160% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 11% lower weight: 179 g vs 201 g
Display
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.58 ″+2% | 6.43 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 409 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 678 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354+106%Top 72% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+35%Top 83% | 540Top 90% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010+26%Top 81% | 1,600Top 91% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP+160% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
Design
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 179 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |