POCO X5 vs Redmi 12
23.6Performance21.1
44.8Display45.1
29.8Camera29
47.8Battery38.8
44Features28
9 spec wins — POCO X54 spec wins — Redmi 12
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X5 wins this phone face-off, 36 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and battery (+9). 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 X5
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 113% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 425
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.79 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2460x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000+49%Top 82% | 275,000Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+113%Top 77% | 425Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+48%Top 80% | 1,360Top 94% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+5% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |