POCO F5 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.6/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
POCO F5 Pro
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G9095
- CameraPOCO F5 Pro9180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G8895
- DisplayPOCO F5 Pro8884
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G8085
- Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G has the bigger battery6,210 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
- POCO F5 Pro has the bigger screen6.67" vs 6.59"
- Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G SM8475
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G wins — BeastScore 88.6/100
The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,210 mAh vs 5,160 mAh) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G SM8475). The POCO F5 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.67" vs 6.59").
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 6,210 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: POCO F5 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,210 mAh vs 5,160 mAh) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G SM8475). The POCO F5 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.67" vs 6.59"). BeastScore: POCO F5 Pro 88.5/100, Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 88.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between POCO F5 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G?
POCO F5 Pro has a 6.67-inch display and 5160 mAh battery. Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G has a 6.59-inch display and 6210 mAh battery.
How do POCO F5 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G compare for speed?
POCO F5 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G scores 95/100.
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