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POCO X5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

POCO X5

Xiaomi

POCO X5

$249

36Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$1,000

66.3Inno Score
23.6Performance79.3
44.8Display63.6
29.8Camera47.3
47.8Battery54.2
44Features94.7
4 spec wins — POCO X514 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins this phone face-off, 66.3 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and features (+51). 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

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 24
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 44

Display

Display comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy S25+
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801440x3120
Pixel density395 ppi513 ppi+30%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits2,600 nits+189%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy S25+
ChipsetSnapdragon 695Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared411,0002,763,072Top 22%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—866,625Top 16%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—996,402Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—347,621Top 28%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—552,424Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (single)906Bottom 22%3,141+247%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,013Bottom 19%10,153+404%Top 7%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy S25+
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy S25+
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy S25+
Weight189 g+1%190 g
Thickness8 mm7.3 mm+9%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy S25+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy S25+
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy S25+
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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