Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi Pocophone F1 - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1

37 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
VS
44 out 100
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Pocophone F1

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Manufactured in February, 2018, with display 5.99 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 636, vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1, Manufactured in August, 2018 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
  • Lighter design: 180g vs 182g
  • Infrared port
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Pocophone F1
  • Larger display: 6.18in
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5 vs 4.2

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 6/64 GB		 - 6/64 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi Pocophone F1
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
vs
Xiaomi Pocophone F1

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 5.99 in 6.18 in
Resolution 1080x2160 pixels 1080x2246 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9 18.7:9
Pixel density 403 ppi 403 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 450 nits 500 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 77.4 % 82.3 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
555 nits
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
485 nits
sRGB gamut99.7 %99.5 %
PWM (Flicker)2358 Hz2315 Hz
Response time38 ms30.4 ms
Contrast2252:11438:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5], [Xiaomi Pocophone F1]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 158.5 mm (6.24 in) 155.5 mm (6.12 in)
Width 75.4 mm (2.97 in) 75.2 mm (2.96 in)
Thickness 8 mm (0.31 in) 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 180 g (6.35 oz) 182 g (6.42 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - Black
- Gold
- Blue
- Red
- Pink		 - Black
- Blue
- Red
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
77.4 %
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
82.3 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi Pocophone F1 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max Frequency 1800 MHz 2800 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.6 (Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53))
- 4/1.8 (Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73))		 - 4/1.8 (Kryo 385 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 4/2.8 (Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75))
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 14 nm 10 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 680 Hexagon 685
Graphics Adreno 509 Adreno 630
GPU Cores 128 512
GPU Frequency 720 MHz 710 MHz
FLOPS 184.3 GFLOPS 727 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
823
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
2013
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)n/a823
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)n/a2013
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
212492
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
466347
CPU85476130936
GPU25195158747
Memory4709991990
UX5472284674
NanoReview Score212492466347
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
259
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
1438
Max Surface Temp.n/a38.7 °C
Stabilityn/a81 %
Graphics Testn/a8 fps
Graphics Scoren/a1438
Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5], [Xiaomi Pocophone F1]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
6083
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
8464
Writing score60289283
Web score50016776
Video editing50985933
Data manipulation48816438
NanoReview Score60838464

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB		 - 6 GB
- 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz 1866 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB		- 64 GB
- 128 GB
- 256 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 7.1 (Upgradeable to Android 9.0) Android 8.1 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
OS Size 8 GB 12 GB
UI Skin MIUI 12 MIUI 12 POCO

Battery

Volume 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 18 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 50 min) Yes Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 40 min)
Full Charge Time 2:10 h 2:00 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
18:45
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
19:30
Web Browsing08:00 h07:45 h
Video Playback11:41 h11:43 h
Games04:47 h04:37 h
Standby Mode84 h95 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 240 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) 960 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Depth: 5 MP		 Standard: 12 MP
Depth: 5 MP
Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/1.9
Focal lengthn/a20 mm
SensorSamsung S5K2L7Sony IMX363
Sensor size1/2.551/2.55
Pixel size1.4 μm1.4 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
92
Video quality
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
90
Overall camera score
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
91
Sources: DxOMark [Xiaomi Pocophone F1]

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 20 MP
Photo resolution 4160x3120 pixels 5184x3880 pixels
Aperture f/2 f/2.0
Focal length n/a 18 mm
Sensor Omnivision OV13855 Samsung S5K3T1
Sensor size 1/2.9 1/3.1
Pixel size 1.4 μm 0.9 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 4.2 5
Bluetooth features LE, HID, A2DP LE, HID, A2DP
USB type Micro USB USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
NFC* No No
Infrared Port Yes No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeActiveDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotYesNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100
LTE Bands*LTE (B850/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500)LTE (B800/B850/B900/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)
LTE category1216
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Stereo
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
76.9 dB
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
83.4 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Flagship
Announced February, 2018 yr August, 2018 yr
Release Date February, 2018 yr August, 2018 yr
Launch Price ($) 190 300
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Face Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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