Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5
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Galaxy Z Fold5
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£402.00
Xiaomi Poco F5
Starting at
£237.00What's the difference between the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Xiaomi Poco F5?
Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Refurbished, the Xiaomi Poco F5 starts at £237, £165 less than the Galaxy Z Fold5.
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- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) on the Galaxy Z Fold5, Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) on the Xiaomi Poco F5.
- The Galaxy Z Fold5 has more RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a bigger battery: 5000 mAh vs 4400 mAh.
Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 specs
The Galaxy Z Fold5 and Xiaomi Poco F5 are both 2023 Android phones but suit different needs. The Galaxy Z Fold5 is a foldable device with a larger, higher-resolution screen and more RAM, ideal if you want a spacious display and strong multitasking. The Xiaomi Poco F5 offers a bigger battery and a higher megapixel front camera, fitting those who prioritise battery life and sharper selfies. The Poco F5 is lighter and slimmer with a microSD slot and headphone jack, appealing to users who want expandability and classic audio options. Your choice depends on whether you value a foldable screen and more memory or longer battery and more traditional form and features.
Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 price
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Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 battery life and software updates
Durability covers battery size, OS updates, and the foldable design. These affect how long the device lasts daily and over time, and how you handle it physically.
Battery Capacity
The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a 5000 mAh battery, which suits users who want longer use between charges. The Galaxy Z Fold5 comes with a 4400 mAh battery, which supports typical day-to-day use but with less total capacity.
Foldable Design
The Galaxy Z Fold5 features a foldable screen, offering a compact form that unfolds into a large display. This suits users who want a device that can switch between phone and tablet modes. The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a traditional non-folding design.
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Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 performance
Performance looks at the chipset, RAM, and storage options available. These impact speed, multitasking, and how much data or apps you can keep on the device.
Chipset Power
The Galaxy Z Fold5 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, suited for demanding apps and multitasking. The Xiaomi Poco F5 runs on the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset, which handles everyday use smoothly and efficiently.
Memory
With 12 GB of RAM, the Galaxy Z Fold5 supports more apps open at once and heavier multitasking. The Xiaomi Poco F5's 8 GB RAM is well suited for everyday apps and typical multitasking.
Storage Options
The Galaxy Z Fold5 is available with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage, giving flexibility for large amounts of files and apps. The Xiaomi Poco F5 comes with 256GB of storage, suitable for most users.
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Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 screen
Screen quality influences how you view content, interact with apps, and enjoy media. Size, resolution, type, and refresh rate all play a role.
Screen Size and Type
The Galaxy Z Fold5's 7.6 inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen offers a large, tablet-like experience when opened. The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a 6.67 inch AMOLED screen, which is more standard phone size and easier to handle with one hand.
Resolution and Detail
The Galaxy Z Fold5's screen resolution is 1812 x 2176, providing sharper detail suited for reading, browsing, and watching high-resolution video. The Xiaomi Poco F5's 1080 x 2400 resolution offers good clarity for daily use and media.
Refresh Rate
Both devices have a 120 Hz refresh rate, making scrolling and animations smooth and responsive.
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Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 camera
Audiovisual features cover camera quality. These affect your photos and video calls, especially the detail captured by front and main cameras.
Front Camera
The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a 16 megapixel front camera, which suits users wanting clear and detailed selfies or video calls. The Galaxy Z Fold5 offers a 4 megapixel front camera, which supports video calls with lower resolution.
Main Camera
The Xiaomi Poco F5's main camera has 64 megapixels, capturing more detail in photos, suitable for photography enthusiasts. The Galaxy Z Fold5's main camera has 50 megapixels, still providing high-quality images for everyday photography.
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Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 size and design
Miscellaneous features influence daily convenience, connectivity, and handling. These include weight, size, ports, SIM options, and storage expansion.
Weight and Size
The Galaxy Z Fold5 weighs 253 g and measures 154.9 mm in height, 67.1 mm in width, and 13.4 mm in depth. This suits users who prefer a larger device that folds. The Xiaomi Poco F5 is lighter at 181 g and measures 161.1 mm high, 75 mm wide, and 7.9 mm deep, fitting those who want a slimmer, lighter phone.
Connector and Audio
The Xiaomi Poco F5 includes both USB Type-C and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which is convenient for users with wired headphones. The Galaxy Z Fold5 uses USB-C only.
SIM and Network
The Galaxy Z Fold5 supports one physical SIM plus eSIM, allowing flexible mobile plans. The Xiaomi Poco F5 has dual physical SIM slots, useful for users who want to manage two SIM cards at once. Both support 5G networks.
Storage Expansion
The Xiaomi Poco F5 includes a microSDXC slot, allowing you to add extra storage with a memory card. The Galaxy Z Fold5 does not have expandable storage.
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Galaxy Z Fold5 or Xiaomi Poco F5: which should you buy?
Buy the Galaxy Z Fold5 if
- you want more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB)
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F5 if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £237, £165 less than the Galaxy Z Fold5
- you want a bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400 mAh)
- you want a higher-resolution main camera (64 megapixels vs 50 megapixels)
Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 FAQs
Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) on the Galaxy Z Fold5, Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) on the Xiaomi Poco F5. The Galaxy Z Fold5 has more RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB.
The Xiaomi Poco F5 is cheaper refurbished, from £237 compared with £402 for the Galaxy Z Fold5.
The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a bigger battery: 5000 mAh vs 4400 mAh.
The Xiaomi Poco F5 has a higher-resolution main camera: 64 megapixels vs 50 megapixels.
The Galaxy Z Fold5 gets updates until Aug 2028. We don't have published update dates for the Xiaomi Poco F5.
Refurbished, the Galaxy Z Fold5 comes in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB, and the Xiaomi Poco F5 in 256GB.
