Poco X5 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display	6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera	48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front)	50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 33W	5000mAh, 25W
RAM	6GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display	6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera	48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front)	50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 33W	5000mAh, 25W
RAM	6GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB

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Recommended For	Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build Quality	Battery, Software and Main Camera
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General

Colors	Wildcat Blue, Astral Black, Supernova Green	Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black
Launch	March 14, 2023	February 27, 2025
Availability	March 21, 2023	March 05, 2025
Launch Price	₹18,999	₹12,499
Colors	Wildcat Blue, Astral Black, Supernova Green	Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black
Launch	March 14, 2023	February 27, 2025
Availability	March 21, 2023	March 05, 2025
Launch Price	₹18,999	₹12,499

Display

Winner:Poco X5

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	90 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.67 inches	6.7 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2400 pixels	2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
Pixel Per Inch	395 ppi	385 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	1200 nits	800 nits
Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	90 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.67 inches	6.7 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2400 pixels	2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
Pixel Per Inch	395 ppi	385 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	1200 nits	800 nits

Body

Winner:Poco X5

Weight	189 grams	191 grams
Front	Gorilla Glass	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Mono Speaker
Weight	189 grams	191 grams
Front	Gorilla Glass	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Mono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 695	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G57 MC2
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 695	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G57 MC2

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Camera Resolution	48 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	5 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Macro	Macro
Features	Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama	HDR, LED Fash, Panorama
Stabilization	No Stabilization	EIS
Video	Slow Motion	gyro-EIS
Camera Resolution	48 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	5 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Macro	Macro
Features	Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama	HDR, LED Fash, Panorama
Stabilization	No Stabilization	EIS
Video	Slow Motion	gyro-EIS

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Poco MIUI	One UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	6 year(s)
AI Features	AI Camera
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Poco MIUI	One UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	6 year(s)
AI Features	AI Camera

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Front Camera Resolution	13 MP	13 MP
Features	AI Beauty Mode, AI Face Unlock, Portrait Mode	Fixed Focus
Video	1080p@30fps	1080@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide
Front Camera Resolution	13 MP	13 MP
Features	AI Beauty Mode, AI Face Unlock, Portrait Mode	Fixed Focus
Video	1080p@30fps	1080@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	33 W	25 W
Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	33 W	25 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2
RAM	6 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2
RAM	6 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X

Network

Sim Slot	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE
Sim Slot	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.1	5.3
Positioning	GALILEO (E1), GLONASS, GPS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Radio	FM Radio	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.1	5.3
Positioning	GALILEO (E1), GLONASS, GPS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Radio	FM Radio	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

Poco X5 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Key Specifications

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Display

Body

Processor

Main Camera

Operating System

Selfie Camera

Battery

Memory

Network

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