Poco F5 vs Poco F5 Pro: What are the differences between the latest Poco Phones?

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The Poco F5 series was recently unveiled in India and globally. The series included the Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro, although the 'Pro' model isn't being unveiled in the Indian market. Here's our brief Poco F5 review to give you a better look at that device.

 

However, this comparison will look at the specifications and pricing of the Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro to see what's more on offer with the 'Pro' model. But before we compare specifications, let's look at pricing.

 
Poco F5 vs Poco F5 Pro: What’s Different?

Poco F5, Poco F5 Pro Price

The Poco F5 Pro price starts from $429 (roughly Rs 35,200) for base 8GB/256GB model. The phone also comes in a 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB versions that will set you back $449 (roughly Rs 36,900) and $499 (roughly Rs 41,000), respectively.

The Poco F5 global price starts from $329 (roughly Rs 27,00) for the base 8GB/256GB variant, while the 12GB/256GB model will set you back $379 (roughly Rs 31,100). The Poco F5 price in India starts from Rs 26,999 for the base model. It is worth noting that these are special introductory prices for the Poco F5 series.

Poco F5 vs Poco F5 Pro: Specifications Compared

Poco F5 Poco F5 Pro
Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC
8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
256GB UFS 3.1 Storage 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage
6.67-inch FHD+ OLED Display with 120Hz (Refresh Rate), 240Hz (Touch Sampling Rate) HDR10+, Dolby Vision 6.67-inch WQHD+ OLED Display with 120Hz (Refresh Rate), 480Hz (Touch Sampling Rate) HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Rear Cameras - 64 MP (Primary with OIS) + 8 MP (Ultrawide) + 2 MP (Macro) Rear Cameras - 64 MP (Primary with OIS) + 8 MP (Ultrawide) + 2 MP (Macro)
16 MP Selfie Camera 16 MP Selfie Camera
5,000 mAh Battery with 67W Wired Fast Charging 5,160 mAh Battery with 67W Wired, 30W Wireless Fast Charging
Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos
NA IP53 Rating
Carbon Black, Electric Blue, Snowstorm White Colours Black, White Colours
Starting Price $329 (roughly Rs 27,00), Starting Price in India is 26,999 Starting Price $429 (roughly Rs 35,200)

Poco F5 vs Poco F5 Pro: What's are the differences?

Both the Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro feature glass protection on the front with plastic backs and frames. Lastly, the Poco F5 Pro has some water protection with the IP53 certification. The Poco F5 Pro has a higher resolution display with a higher touch sampling rate, peak brightness, and pixel density.

For performance, the vanilla Poco F5 isn't too far behind the 'Pro' model. The new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is breaking new grounds in the mid-range, narrowing the gap between mid-range and flagship. However, the Poco F5 Pro is marginally faster and comes with more storage.

Both the Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro feature the same back and front camera hardware. The main differences will lie in camera processing where the 'Pro' model might have a slight edge but a marginal one at best. The Poco F5 Pro has a slightly larger battery but the big difference here is the support for wireless charging.

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