POCO X5 vs Xiaomi 12
23.6Performance43.2
44.8Display47.7
29.8Camera47
47.8Battery62.5
44Features65.3
4 spec wins — POCO X514 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+20). 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
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 24
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 180% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 411,000
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,100 nits+22% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 1,150,000+180%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906Top 77% | 1,720+90%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Top 80% | 4,300+114%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |