Poco F5 vs Poco F6
Compare Poco F5 vs Poco F6 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh battery…
Poco
F5
$379
5categories won
Poco
F6
$379
7categories won
9 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F5 takes the overall win
The Poco F5 claims the overall win over the Poco F6, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the F6 takes the lead, while the F5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the F5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F6 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F6 takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 90W charging.
F5 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
F5 wins photography with 64MP main imaging.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $379.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
F5 vs F6: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1220 x 2712Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 446 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 2400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 1,530,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 4950 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | F5 | F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g | 179 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP64 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | Polycarbonate frame, flat Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, composite back |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | F6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379 | $379 |
Poco F5
The Poco F5 attained cult-classic status in mobile gaming by introducing Qualcomm’s near-flagship Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (Oryon/Cortex-X2 core), 64MP OIS camera, and 120Hz Flow AMOLED display at an astonishing sub-$380 price.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Poco F6
The Poco F6 brings flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 architecture with Cortex-X4 prime core power, 90W turbo charging, 50MP Sony IMX882 OIS photography, and a 120Hz 1.5K Flow AMOLED screen under $380.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh