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POCO X5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

POCO X5

Xiaomi

POCO X5

$249

36Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
57.4Inno Score
23.6Performance64.4
44.8Display43.7
29.8Camera55.7
47.8Battery60.8
44Features60
4 spec wins — POCO X59 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and camera (+26). 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

  • 47% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 269 ppi
  • 39% lower weight: 189 g vs 309 g
  • 38% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 12.9 mm
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • Lower launch price: $249 vs $2,899

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 317% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Screen size6.67 ″10 ″+50%
Panel typeAMOLEDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10802160x1584
Pixel density395 ppi+47%269 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits1,600 nits+78%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ChipsetSnapdragon 695Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu411,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)906Bottom 22%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,013Bottom 19%—
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options128GB / 256GB512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Main camera48 MP200 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Capacity5,000 mAh5,600 mAh+12%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Weight189 g+39%309 g
Thickness8 mm+38%12.9 mm
IP ratingIP53IP48
Frame materialPlasticTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X5 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecPOCO X5Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYes—

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