POCO X5 vs Redmi Note 10
23.6Performance20
44.8Display28.8
29.8Camera29.8
47.8Battery47.8
44Features36
9 spec wins — POCO X54 spec wins — Redmi Note 10
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X5 wins this phone face-off, 36 to 30.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and features (+8). Redmi Note 10 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 performance score: 24 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 36
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 68% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 540
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10
- 22% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 900 nits
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+4% | 6.43 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 409 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,100 nits+22% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 678 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000+52%Top 82% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+68%Top 77% | 540Top 90% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+26%Top 80% | 1,600Top 91% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 179 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+4% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |