Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco X5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco X5 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco X5, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 894
- against 645
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,113
- against 1,855
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 189 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 422,900 | 529,087 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 894 Best value | 645 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,113 Best value | 1,855 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 660 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 660 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core: 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 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 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 165.9 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.43″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.84 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.68 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.52 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.77 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 22111317PG, 22111317PI | 2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L |
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