Poco F5 vs Poco X6 5G
Compare Poco F5 vs Poco X6 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm), 64MP vs 64MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Poco
F5
$379
0categories won
Poco
X6 5G
$249
5categories won
16 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X6 5G takes the overall win
The Poco X6 5G proves superior overall against the Poco F5, outperforming on measurable specifications. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the X6 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F5 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) and smooth everyday multitasking.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
X6 5G wins on budget and value at $249 compared to $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 X6 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | F5 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g | 181 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.98 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, plastic frame and glossy back |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $379 | $249Winner |
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 X6 5G
The Poco X6 5G dominated the sub-$250 mid-range tier by offering an ultra-sharp 1.5K 120Hz Flow AMOLED display with Dolby Vision, optical image stabilization on its 64MP camera, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, and flagship Gorilla Glass Victus.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,100mAh