POCO M5 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro
27Performance20.6
45.6Display29.7
29Camera33.1
38.8Battery34.1
28Features28
7 spec wins — POCO M55 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M5 wins this phone face-off, 33.6 to 28.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and performance (+6). Redmi Note 8 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 M5
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 34
- 76% higher AnTuTu 10: 555,354 vs 315,000
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 33 vs 29
- 300% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.58 ″+1% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi+2% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354+76%Top 72% | 315,000Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+46%Top 83% | 500Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010+26%Top 81% | 1,600Top 91% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |