Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) vs Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) and Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 than Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 30699 | Rs. 28979 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 23, 2024. The cost of Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) is Rs. 30699. The launch Date of the second phone is May 09, 2023. The cost of Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28979.
Display comparison
There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has display density of 446 PPI & Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94.27% than Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 88.9%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | F6 | F5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 23, 2024 | May 09, 2023 |
| In The Box | Handset, 90W Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.4 x 160.5 x 7.8 mm | 74.95 x 161.11 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 181 g |
| Colors | Black, Titanium | Carbon Black, Electric Blue and Snowstorm White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 446 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94.27% | ~ 88.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Dolby Vision, Contrast: 5,000,000:1, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 2400 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate, 100% DCI-P3 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits, 12-bit Panel, 1920 Hz PWM dimming, 5,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 16000+ Automatic Brightness Dimming Levels, 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 7 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6/6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, E-Compass, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5x RAM, 3 Years Android Update, SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head SAR: 0.848 W/kg, Body SAR: 0.628 W/kg, Smart SIM Switch, AI Magic Eraser Pro, Dolby Atmos, AI Supremacy, Stereo Speakers | 3725 mm2 Vapour Chamber, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Hyberboost Gaming, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-res Audio |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS f/1.59 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 1/4.0", 1.12µm (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 64 MP 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS f/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 | |
| Features | 2x In-Sensor Lossless Zoom, Night Mode, Ultrawide, Documents Mode, 50MP, Short Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Motion Tracking Focus, Portrait Mode with Beautify, Depth Control & Filters, Steady Video, EV, AI Camera, Shutter Type, Assist Cam, HDR, Timed Burst, Tilt-Shift, AI Beautify, Filters, Pro Mode, Panorama, Voice Shutter, Long Exposure, HEIF Format, Google Lens, HDR 10+, Video Features: 4K Video, Dual Video, Video Filters, Bokeh, Ultrawide Video, Timelapse Mode, Steady Video, Short Film, Motion Tracking Focus, HDR Video Recording, Slow Motion Video, Night Mode, Ultrawide Video Recording, Upto 10X Digital Zoom | Photo, Rear Video Recording, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 64MP, 2X In-Sensor Zoom, HDR Mode, Short Video, Panorama, Vlog Mode, Custom Watermark, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Macro Mode, Tilt Shift, Macro Video, Video Beautify, Timed Burst, Film Camera, AI Art Framing, Video Features: Short Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame, Slow Motion, Vlog, Filter, Beautify |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Ring Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 20 MP (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Hyper OS | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.91 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 | 1xCortex-A710@2.91 GHz & 3xCortex-A710@2.49 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 725 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Turbocharger | Yes, 67W Sonic Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |