Poco M5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime
Quick Comparison
Both Poco M5 and Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M5 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.58 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 8729 | Rs. 12499 |
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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 is Rs. 8729. The launch Date of the second phone is December 03, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime is Rs. 12499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime has screen size of 6.52 inches which falls short to Poco M5's 6.58 inch screen. Poco M5 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime has LCD Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 321 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.6% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 82%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco M5's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 12.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M5 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime |
| General | ||
| Model | M5 | Redmi 12 Prime |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 05, 2022 | December 03, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.09 x 163.99 x 8.9 mm | 75.57 x 161.95 x 9.56 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.58 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.52 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 321 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.6% | ~ 82% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | 240Hz Touch , 70% NTSC Color Gamut | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 1 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, 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, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Vibration Motor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Game Turbo 5.0 | Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| 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 | Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Night Mode, Custom Watermark, HDR, AI Scene Detection, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Pro Colour, Colour Focus, Skyscaping |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | Arm Cortex-A55, Arm Cortex-A75 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |