Both Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | 
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.67 in | 
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB | 
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 
| Price | Rs. 14999 | Rs. 14499 | 
The launch Date of the first phone is November 29, 2023. The cost of Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 06, 2023. The cost of POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14499.
POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 396 PPI & POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 85%. Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 12 version.
| Name | Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | 
| General | ||
| Model | M6 Pro 5G | X5 | 
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | 
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes | 
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | 
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | 
| Release Date | November 29, 2023 | February 06, 2023 | 
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 76.21 x 165.88 x 7.98 mm | 
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | 
| Colors | Black, Blue | Black, White, Blue | 
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | 
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | 
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 | 
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 395 PPI | 
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 85% | 
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | 
| Features | 550nits Peak Brightness | 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)Brightness , 1 DCI-P3 ,Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | 
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole | 
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | 
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | 
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | 
| 3G | Yes | Yes | 
| 4G | Yes | Yes | 
| 5G | Yes | Yes | 
| 5G Bands | n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | 
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | 
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | 
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | 
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes | 
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | 
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side | 
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | 
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | 
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | 
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes | 
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP53 | 
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes | 
| Extra Features | Hi-Res Audio certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)  | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)  | 
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50MP Mode, Timelapse, Classic Film Filters, Film Frame, Movie Frame, HDR, Google Lens, Filters, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Timelapse, Movie Frame | Photo Mode, 48MP Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | 
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED | 
| Front Camera | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole  | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1/4", 1.12µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash  | 
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 | 
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | MIUI 13 | 
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | 
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 619 | 
| Java | No | No | 
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 | 
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | 
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | 
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording | 
| 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, 33W Fast Charging | 
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |