Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M5s vs Xiaomi Redmi 12R
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M5s and Xiaomi Redmi 12R: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 12R, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M5s, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 550 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 178.8 g
- against 199 g
Xiaomi Redmi 12R, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 456,552
- against 418,627
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Diagonal
- 6.79″
- against 6.43″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 418,627 | 456,552 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 685 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,903 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz. | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, White | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.29 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 160.5 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 178.8 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.79″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 Best value | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.65 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.6 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.87 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2207117BPG | — |
