Poco F5 vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Poco F5 vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 64MP vs 200MP…
Poco
F5
$379
5categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
13categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco F5, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the F9 Pro takes the lead, while the F5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F5 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro takes photography with 200MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
F5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $699.
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 F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1156 x 2510Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 2,400,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 8900 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | F5 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 206 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $699 |
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 F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh