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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 78.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 12 | Android 13 |
| 2021-12-28 | 2023-05-09 |
| 6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 inches | 6.34 x 2.95 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.31 ounces | 6.38 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Green and Pink | Black, Blue and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 418 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| 1100 cd/m2 brightness | 1000 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SM7475-AB (4 nm) chipset |
| processor | processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 730 GPU | Adreno 725 GPU |
| 6.21 | 6.21 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 50.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.64 inches (1/1.56") sensor | -- |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 12.54 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 5000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi 12 is just a bit better than Xiaomi Poco F5, with a global score of 78.8 against 78.2. Both of these devices include Android OS (operating system), but Xiaomi 12 has the previous 12 version and Xiaomi Poco F5 has Android 13. Xiaomi 12's construction is a bit lighter than Xiaomi Poco F5, although it is just a little thicker and was released just a little more than a year before.
The Xiaomi 12 has a little sharper display than Xiaomi Poco F5, because although it has a bit smaller display, and they both have exactly the same 1080 x 2400 resolution, the Xiaomi 12 also counts with a little bit more brightness and a quite greater screen density. Xiaomi Poco F5 features a much better storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi 12, because it has 256 GB internal memory.
Xiaomi Poco F5's processor is just as good as Xiaomi 12's CPU, they have 8 cores and the same RAM amount. The Xiaomi Poco F5 counts with just a bit longer battery duration than Xiaomi 12, because it has an 11% bigger battery capacity. The Xiaomi 12 shoots a lot better photos and videos than Xiaomi Poco F5, although it has a way lower 50 megapixels resolution camera in the back and a tinier camera aperture which is worse for capturing photographs and video in low-light situations.
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