{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-f5-vs-xiaomi-poco-f6/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:28:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco F5 vs Xiaomi Poco F6",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F5 and the Xiaomi Poco F6 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco F6 leads on battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco F5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 89,999 against PKR 124,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 87
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F6",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f6",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f6/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-10_16_44-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T05:31:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 86.4,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 80.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 76.1,
                "overall": 88.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "23 May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "160.5 × 74.4 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "179 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 x 2712 Pixels (~446 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2400 nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1× Cortex-X4 3.0GHz, 4× Cortex-A720 2.8GHz, 3× Cortex-A520 2.0GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 735",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K video recording at 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired Turbo Charging 100% Charge in approximately 35 minutes USB Type-C Charging Port"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor X-axis Linear Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 86.4
                },
                "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-f5": 96,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 96
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 75.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 80.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f6"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f6"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 76.1
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 costs PKR 35,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F6 charges 23W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F6 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco F5 or Xiaomi Poco F6?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 and Xiaomi Poco F6 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco F5 and Xiaomi Poco F6 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Poco F6 at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F5 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F5 or Xiaomi Poco F6?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F6 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F5 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}