Poco F5 Pro vs Xiaomi 13: Comparison

The two newest flagship phones from Xiaomi and POCO are finally on the market. The POCO F5 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 both provide superior performance for their respective price points and each has unique features that set them apart from the competition. In this article, we will compare and contrast these two devices to give you a full understanding of what each phone offers.

Design & Materials

Starting with the design, the POCO F5 Pro is a mid-range device that comes with an exterior made of polycarbonate plastic. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x3200 (WQHD+) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. To protect the display, it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which gives it an 87.1% usable surface.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13 is a high-end device that comes with an exterior made of aluminium alloy and faux leather. It has a 6.36-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. To protect the display, it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus which gives it an 88.9 % usable surface. There is also a plain leather version but it has a thicker 8.1mm profile and weighs 186g.

Hardware

Both phones come with the Snapdragon 8+/8 Gen 2 processor (depending on the model) and 8/12 GB of RAM. However, the POCO F5 Pro has higher internal storage options of 256 and 512 GB which are UFS 3.1 compared to the 128/256/512 GB of the Xiaomi 13 which is UFS 4.0. Additionally, the POCO F5 Pro comes with a 5000 mm² stainless steel VC vapor chamber for better cooling, while the Xiaomi 13 comes with a 4642mm² VC vapor chamber and an X-axis linear motor.

The POCO F5 Pro scored 1113713 points on AnTuTu v9 while the Xiaomi 13 scored 1255000 points. Both phones also have a Fingerprint Display as their security technology.

Camera

Let’s now move on to the camera department. The POCO F5 Pro comes with a triple camera set up that consists of a 64 Mpx f/1.79 standard lens, an 8 Mpx f/2.2 wide angle lens, and a 2 Mpx f/2.4 macro lens. It also has optical stabilization, 4K video, 8K video, a 6P lens, and a 120º FOV ultra wide angle lens. For selfies, it has a 16 Mpx f/2.45 lens.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13 sports a triple camera set up that consists of a 54 Mpx f/1.8 standard lens, a 13 Mpx f/2.2 wide angle lens, and a 10 Mpx f/2.0 telephoto lens. It also has optical stabilization, 4K video, 8K video, a Leica professional optical lens, and a telephoto lens with OIS and a 3.2X optical zoom. For selfies, it has a 32 Mpx f/2.0 lens.

Connectivity & Battery

Finally, let’s look at the connectivity and battery options. Both phones come with Bluetooth 5.3, Dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5), and Infrared. But the Xiaomi 13 also has an eSIM feature.

As for the batteries, the POCO F5 Pro has a 5160 mAh capacity with 67.0W fast charge and wireless charging capabilities. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13 has a smaller 4500 mAh capacity, but it also has the same 67.0W fast charge and wireless charging capabilities as the POCO. Both phones also have reverse charging capabilities.

Conclusion

To conclude, both the POCO F5 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 are powerful smartphones that come with flagship features at very reasonable prices. The POCO F5 Pro is a mid-range device with excellent performance and great camera specs. It stands out for its larger internal storage options and advanced cooling system. The Xiaomi 13, on the other hand, is a high-end device with a more refined design and a more robust camera setup. It stands out for its eSIM support and advanced gyroscope for gaming. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference which one you prefer and each phone certainly has certain qualities that make them unique.