Should you buy POCO X3 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. POCO X3 starts at ₹ 15,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro starts at ₹ 11,999.
POCO X3 has screen size of 6.67 inches and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has screen size of 5.99 inches . POCO X3 comes up with internal storage of 128 and RAM of 8 GB . Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 6 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.89 and front camera of 20 MP (f/2.2) Selfie Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 20 MP Camera with LED Flash.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | POCO X3 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10 | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches | 5.99 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4/6 GB |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 80 | 68 | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches | 5.99 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4/6 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Shadow Gray, Cobalt Blue | Black, Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue, Red | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 12 | MIUI 9 | |
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Hybrid Dual Sim(nano+nano/microSD) | |
DESIGN | |||
| Body Material | Aluminum frame, Plastic back | Aluminum | |
| Height | 165.3 mm | 158.6 mm | |
| Thickness | 10.08 mm | 8.05 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 181 g | |
| Width | 76.8 mm | 75.4 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Bezel Less Display | Yes, Punch-hole Display | ||
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Refresh Rate | ||
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.67 inches | 5.99 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSD Card (uses shared SIM slot) | microSD Card | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| CPU | Octa Core (2.3GHz Dual + 1.8GHz Hexa Kryo 470 CPUs) | Octa Core, 1.8 GHz, Kryo 260 | |
| External Storage | up to 256 GB | Up to 128 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 509 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4/6 GB | |
STORAGE | |||
| Internal Storage | 64 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | HDR, Portrait Mode, Panorama, 4K video recording | HDR, Beautify 4.0, AI-based selfies | |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (f/2.2) Selfie Camera | 20 MP Camera with LED Flash | |
| Primary camera | 64 MP (f/1.89 | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps | 1080p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes, Stereo speakers | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 6000 mAh battery | Non removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | v5.0, HID | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou | with A-GPS + GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | ||
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | Yes | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes | |
| Other Features | 33W Quick Charging, Splash resistant (IP53), Face Unlock | Face Unlock, AI Camera | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 33W | ||
| Sensors | Finger Print Sensor (Side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, IR sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | |
POCO X3 comes up with a weight of 225 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro weights around 181 g . Thickness of POCO X3 is 10.08 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.05 mm.
POCO X3 comes up with primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.89 whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes up with 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, Portrait Mode, Panorama, 4K video recording .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G and Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 respectively. POCO X3 comes up microSD Card (uses shared SIM slot) card slot and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in POCO X3 is Octa Core (2.3GHz Dual + 1.8GHz Hexa Kryo 470 CPUs) and used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is Octa Core, 1.8 GHz, Kryo 260.