Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 200MP vs…
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
8categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
6categories won
3 categories tied · 17 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 F9 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the F9 Pro takes the lead, while the MIX Fold 5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro wins on endurance with 6,330 mAh and 100W fast 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.
F9 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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.
F9 Pro vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F9 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F9 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | F9 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 20 MP |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F9 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAhWinner | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | F9 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 gWinner | 216 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | F9 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F9 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,699 |
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
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