Poco F5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Poco F5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Poco
F5
$379
3categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
10categories won
3 categories tied · 16 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Poco F5, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
F5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $1699.
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 MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 418 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | F5 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 216 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $1,699 |
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
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh