POCO X5 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
23.6Performance54
44.8Display59.4
29.8Camera65.9
47.8Battery74.2
44Features65.3
4 spec wins — POCO X514 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and performance (+30). 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
- 17% lower weight: 189 g vs 229 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,900 nits+111% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 1,550,000+277%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906Top 77% | 2,050+126%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Top 80% | 5,500+173%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 W+264% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+17% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |