Poco F9 Pro vs Poco X5 Pro 5G
Compare Poco F9 Pro vs Poco X5 Pro 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm), 200MP vs…
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
16categories won
Poco
X5 Pro 5G
$299
3categories won
2 categories tied · 21 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 Pro 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 X5 Pro 5G if its lower retail price 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.
X5 Pro 5G wins on budget and value at $299 compared to $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 X5 Pro 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F9 Pro | X5 Pro 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 | 900 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F9 Pro | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 6 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 545,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 3020 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GBWinner | 6 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | F9 Pro | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 108 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F9 Pro | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | F9 Pro | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 181 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP53 |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Plastic frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass 5 front |
Software and support
| Specification | F9 Pro | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 2 years |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F9 Pro | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $299Winner |
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 Pro 5G
A quintessential mid-range champion, the POCO X5 Pro 5G features the rock-solid Snapdragon 778G chipset, a flexible Flow AMOLED 120Hz display with razor bezels, a 108MP camera, and iconic POCO Yellow styling.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh