POCO M5 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
27Performance40.8
45.6Display57.6
29Camera66.4
38.8Battery70.2
28Features65.3
2 spec wins — POCO M514 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+37) and features (+37). POCO M5 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
- 14% lower weight: 201 g vs 234 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $189 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | POCO M5 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.58 ″ | 6.81 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 515 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M5 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354Top 72% | 1,040,324+87%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,450+99%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 3,650+82%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M5 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M5 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
| Wireless charging | — | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M5 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+14% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M5 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 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 M5 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M5 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |