Upgrade Guide

Should You Upgrade from the POCO X4 Pro 5G to the POCO X5 Pro?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the POCO X4 Pro 5G to the POCO X5 Pro, 1 year apart.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The POCO X5 Pro is 1 year newer than the POCO X4 Pro 5G, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (86.3 vs 86.3). The biggest improvements: 24 g lighter.

Full side-by-side comparison →POCO X5 Pro specs →

What you gain with the POCO X5 Pro

+24 g lighter

Spec	POCO X4 Pro 5G	POCO X5 Pro	Change
BeastScore (overall)	86.3	86.3	No real change
Performance score	80	80	No real change
Camera score	90	90	No real change
Battery score	88	88	No real change
Display score	86	86	No real change
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	No real change
Wired charging	67W	67W	No real change
Screen size	6.7"	6.7"	No real change
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz	No real change
Peak brightness	900 nits	900 nits	No real change
Main camera	108 MP	108 MP	No real change
RAM	8 GB	8 GB	No real change
Weight	205 g	181 g	−24 g (12%)
Launch price	$299	$299	No real change

Upgrade if…

Your POCO X4 Pro 5G is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need

POCO X4 Pro 5G vs POCO X5 Pro: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the POCO X4 Pro 5G to the POCO X5 Pro?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The POCO X5 Pro is 1 year newer than the POCO X4 Pro 5G, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (86.3 vs 86.3). The biggest improvements: 24 g lighter.

What is the biggest difference between the POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO X5 Pro?

24 g lighter: 205 g on the POCO X4 Pro 5G vs 181 g on the POCO X5 Pro.

Does the POCO X5 Pro have a bigger battery than the POCO X4 Pro 5G?

No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).

Who should upgrade to the POCO X5 Pro?

Upgrade if: Your POCO X4 Pro 5G is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.