POCO X5 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both POCO X5 5G and Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, POCO X5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.21 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14490 | Rs. 29983 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 06, 2023. The cost of POCO X5 5G is Rs. 14490. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 29983.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.21 inches which falls short to POCO X5 5G's 6.67 inch screen. POCO X5 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 402 PPI & Poco's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.8%. POCO X5 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
POCO X5 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 X5 5G's 13 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 v8.1 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 06, 2023 | May, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.21 x 165.88 x 7.98 mm | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 175 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 18.7:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 83.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak）Brightness , 1 DCI-P3 ,Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: N1/N3/N5/N8/N28/N40/N78, NSA: N1/N3/N40/N78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster ｜Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Hi-Res Audio certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Photo Mode, 48MP Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 13 MP 1/4", 1.12µm f/2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |