Poco F9 Pro vs Poco X5 5G
Compare Poco F9 Pro vs Poco X5 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 6330mAh vs 5000mAh…
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
10categories won
Poco
Poco X5 5G
$699
2categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro claims the overall win over the Poco X5 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Poco X5 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F9 Pro wins on endurance with 6,330 mAh and 100W fast charging.
F9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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.
F9 Pro vs Poco X5 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppiWinner | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 1200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 440,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 2080 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 13 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 189 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP53 |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | F9 Pro | Poco X5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | 12 (Upgradable to 14, HyperOS) |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F9 Pro | 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 | $699 | $699 |
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
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)