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| Global Score | |
| 78.1 | 83.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 11 |
| 2016-09-29 | 2021-03-20 |
| 6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches | 6.51 x 3.02 x 0.37 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 7.58 ounces |
| Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver | Frost blue, Metal bronze and Phantom black |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 386 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| 550 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SM8150-AC chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2960 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 15.42 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 48.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5160mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.76 | 6.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is just a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, getting a score of 83.4 against 78.1. The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is a newer device than the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, but it is extremely heavier and thicker. These phones use Android OS (operating system), but the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro has an older 11 version and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro has just a bit better processing power than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro also has 4 more cores. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus features a bit sharper display than Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, although it has a quite lower pixel amount in each inch in the screen, a little lower 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution and a little smaller screen.
The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro takes better videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro also has a back camera with way more mega pixels, a lot bigger back camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a larger aperture for better photography and videos in low-light environments.
The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro has a very superior memory for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and although they both have equal 128 GB internal storage, the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro also has a SD card slot that allows up to 1 TB. The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro has better battery life than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because it has a 5160mAh battery capacity against 3800mAh.
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