POCO M5S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: POCO M5S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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POCO M5SPOCO M5SGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15Xiaomi Redmi Note 15Global · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
POCO M5S
POCO M5S
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 7.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.4Performance & Hardware 6.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.7Camera 6.2Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 7.8 Connectivity
Battery score 6.2 Battery 7.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.8
92 reviews
8.3
6 reviews

Technical specifications of the POCO M5S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15

Specs stores to buy POCO M5S POCO M5S
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.43" 6.77"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 74.5 mm
160.5 mm
8.3 mm 		75.4 mm
164.0 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 179 g 178 g
Micro Helio G95
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 6 Gen3
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 418.627
v10 		550.000
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 5520 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
OV64B
2 3 4 		1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 15

Brand
Brand POCO Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi Poco M5S 25098RA98G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G, MZB0MX5EU

Release Date
Release date September 2022,
3 years ago 		August 2025,
9 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

POCO M5S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
POCO M5S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Size
74.5 mm • 160.5 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 164.0 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 179 g 178 g
Usable surface 83 % 87 %
Materials Plastic, P2i Nano coating Plastic
Resistance IP53 IP65
Splash resistant
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Black
Blue
Green
Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.43" 6.77"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2392 px
Density 409 Pixels per inch 405 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 700 cd/m²
  • 4500000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • DCI-P3
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light
  • TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 3.0 Cer
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 1200 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 3200 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Dragontrail Pro glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
8.5
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
8.5
Number of reviews
92 reviews
6 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPU 2x Cortex-A76 2.05 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.95 GHz 4x2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8GHz Cortex A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4720 MHz Adreno 710

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
418.627
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 68% of devices
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550.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 74% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.1
8.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.1
6.7
Number of reviews
92 reviews
6 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 108 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV64B Samsung
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.61 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Standard
Resolution
8 Mpx
0.8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Unknow
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX355
Unknown
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Pixel size
1.14 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Unknown
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.75 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens
--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Omnivision OV02B10
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Front Flash
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV13B10 Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.6
7.0
Quality of nighttime photos
5.6
5.3
Quality of selfies
6.5
6.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
7.3
Number of reviews
92 reviews
6 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.8
8.6
Quality of the GPS
7.9
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.2
7.6
Number of reviews
92 reviews
6 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5520 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
33.0W 		Yes,
45.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 67%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
92 reviews
6 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 3 years ago
  • HyperOS 2.X (Android 15)
    Android 15 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 13%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 18%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
92 reviews
6 reviews
Prices
From $ 171 --
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