Poco M5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Poco M5 smartphone

Poco M5

From $132
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

From $145
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Head to head

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Price$132$145
Our rating7/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18W33W
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size6.58 in6.67 in
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)201 g—
ReleasedSep 2022Mar 2023
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), screen size, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Poco M5 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)6.67 inches
Resolution1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
OSAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOSAndroid 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS)
ChipsetMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 610

Memory

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Storage TypeUFS 2.2—

Main Camera

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)13 MP, f/2.45 (wide)
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired33W wired, 50% in 20 min (advertised)

Body

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Dimensions164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)165.6 x 76 x 7.9 mm
Weight201 g (7.09 oz)183.5 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
ProtectionSplash proof (P2i coating)—
Colors—Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue

Comms

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
RadioFM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Poco M5Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Announced2022, September 052023, March
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, September 13Available. Released 2023, March 30

Frequently asked questions

Which has more RAM, Poco M5 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — 6 GB for the Poco M5 versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.

Which has the smoother screen, Poco M5 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — 90 Hz for the Poco M5 versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.

Which is newer, Poco M5 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — Sep 2022 for the Poco M5 versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.

Is the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G rated higher?

We rate the Poco M5 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G 7/10.

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