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Xiaomi Poco M5s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M5s and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M5s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 418,627
- against 338,900
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 685
- against 473
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,903
- against 1,510
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,100 nits
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.29 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 6.43″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 418,627 Best value | 338,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 685 Best value | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,903 Best value | 1,510 |
| 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. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| 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 Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, White | Grey, Green, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.29 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 160.5 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 178.8 g Best value | 183.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 85.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | 4,500,000 :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, Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, 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, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg Best value | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.65 W/kg Best value | 0.89 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.6 W/kg Best value | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.87 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2207117BPG | 23021RAAEG, 23021RAA2Y, 23027RAD4I, 23028RA60L |
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