Poco X5 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Poco X5 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh…
Poco
X5 Pro 5G
$299
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
15categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco X5 Pro 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X5 Pro 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
X5 Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 vs $1049.
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.
X5 Pro 5G vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 6 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 545,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3020 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | Plastic frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass 5 front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $299Winner | $1,049 |
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
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh