Poco X6 Pro vs Redmi Note 5

The Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $299 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X6 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 25/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X6 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,520,690 vs 282,713).

The Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 35 points (60/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X6 Pro
Performance 67
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 62
Redmi Note 5
Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 12
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1520690 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1239 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4265 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 186g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $299

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X6 Pro vs the Redmi Note 5, the Poco X6 Pro scores 35 points higher (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (67/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (53/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Poco X6 Pro — 62/100, Redmi Note 5 — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (67/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

Poco X6 Pro: The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X6 Pro Redmi Note 5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 1520690 282713
Geekbench Single 1239 294
Geekbench Multi 4265 1083
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 180 g
Launch price $299 $200
Camera comparison
Poco X6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Poco X6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco X6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X6 Pro and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X6 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
60/100
1520690 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100 -437.9%
282713 AnTuTu

Poco X6 Pro leads Redmi Note 5 by 437.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X6 Pro
$299
Redmi Note 5
$200

Launch price difference: $99. Redmi Note 5 was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (67/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (83/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (43/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (53/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X6 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 35 points (60/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X6 Pro and the Redmi Note 5?

The Poco X6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X6 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X6 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on performance (67/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Poco X6 Pro over the Redmi Note 5?

The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.