POCO X5 vs Redmi 15 5G
23.6Performance26
44.8Display70.3
29.8Camera29
47.8Battery66.7
44Features44
4 spec wins — POCO X58 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.4 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+19). 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 X5
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 13% lower weight: 189 g vs 217 g
Reasons to pick the Redmi 15 5G
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+6% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 460,000+12%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906Top 77% | 920+2%Top 76% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Top 80% | 2,050+2%Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+13% | 217 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |