Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.58 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 13990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 05, 2022. The cost of Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is December 22, 2023. The cost of Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 13990.
Display comparison
Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.58 inches which falls short to Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 401 PPI & Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 267 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83.6%. Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | M5 | M6 |
| 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 | September 05, 2022 | December 22, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.09 x 163.99 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.58 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 267 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.6% | ~ 89.06% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 240Hz Touch , 70% NTSC Color Gamut | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 2 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Vibration Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Ultrasonic) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Game Turbo 5.0 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Night Mode, HDR, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Document Mode, Timed Burst, Timelapse, Macro, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter | AI Portrait Mode, 50MP Mode, Film Filters, Night Mode, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Video Features: 1080p Recording, Timelapse Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 5 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | 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, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |