{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-c81-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:24:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco C81 vs Xiaomi Poco F5",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco C81",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c81",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-c81/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-10-2026-09_30_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T04:46:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 61.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 23, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP52 dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixel",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Tempered Glass Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC card slot."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f5",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-10_00_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T05:08:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 57.6,
                "overall": 81.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "9 May 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.1 × 75.0 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "181 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust Protected and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Flow AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision Support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 1× Cortex-X2 @ 2.91GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.49GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 725",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO (upgradable to HyperOS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP Main Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera 2 MP Macro Camera HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "67W Turbo Fast Charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 50% Charge in About 15 Minutes Full Charge in Around 45 Minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f5",
        "margin": 19.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 33
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 73.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 75.1
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 18.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 57.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 55,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 charges 52W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco C81 or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.7 points. It wins on camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco C81 and Xiaomi Poco F5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Poco F5 at PKR 89,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco C81 or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco C81 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Poco F5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}