Poco F5 vs Poco X5 5G
Compare Poco F5 vs Poco X5 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $379 vs $699. Full…
Poco
F5
$379
7categories won
Poco
Poco X5 5G
$699
1categories won
5 categories tied · 13 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 X5 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F5 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the F5. Choose the F5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Poco X5 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F5 wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 67W fast 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.
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 Poco X5 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 1200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 440,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 2080 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | F5 | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP53 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | 12 (Upgradable to 14, HyperOS) |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 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 X5 5G
Poco X5 5G delivers vibrant 120Hz AMOLED visuals with 1200 nits peak brightness, Snapdragon 695 5G reliability, 33W fast charging, and expandable storage in a slim 7.98mm body.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 12 (Upgradable to 14, HyperOS)