POCO X3 Pro vs POCO X5
32.2Performance23.6
60.2Display44.8
31.3Camera29.8
49.4Battery47.8
44Features44
6 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro4 spec wins — POCO X5
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 Pro wins this phone face-off, 42.2 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+9). POCO X5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 45
- 94% higher AnTuTu 10: 795,334 vs 411,000
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 2,013
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- 15% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.4 mm
- 12% lower weight: 189 g vs 215 g
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 900 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 294,736Top 79% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 118,830Top 85% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 160,316Top 82% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 221,452Top 91% | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | Snapdragon 695 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 795,334+94%Top 62% | 411,000Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870Top 79% | 906+4%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900+44%Top 66% | 2,013Top 80% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g+12% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |