Two of the most competitive mobiles in the quality-price segment are the Little M5 and Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022. These are also among the cheapest mid-range models at the moment and, given how interesting and similar they are in terms of features, technical specifications and prices, we now compare them in depth, in order to see which one is better and why.

The prices indicated in the article could vary over time, therefore, from tuexperto.com, we limit ourselves to analyzing the differences as of the publication date.

Designs and screens different to more than not being able to

This is the Poco M5

It is common to see how manufacturers recycle their designs to use them in various models, but this is not the case with Xiaomi with the Poco M5 and Redmi 10 2022, since They both have a very strong personality.at least if we compare them with each other, since the two share some aesthetic details with other models of the manufacturer.

In the case of the Poco M5, we have a phone that is committed to a V-notch display, something that is rare in new phones. We also find a photographic module that is inscribed in a horizontal bar on the back and has a rather curious organization of sensors that makes the shape of a rhombus.

Regarding the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022, we see how this mobile leans towards the current trend in screens by using one with a hole for the selfie camera. In addition, it also has a camera module that is very different from that of the Poco M5, but similar to that of other mobiles such as the Redmi Note 11.

In terms of screens, the Poco M5 has an IPS LCD technology panel with a diagonal of 6.58 inches. This, in turn, has a FullHD+ resolution of 2,408 x 1,080 pixels, which makes it present the typical 20:9 display format that we see on the vast majority of mobile phones today. It also boasts a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate. It is otherwise protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

For its part, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 has a slightly smaller IPS LCD panel, with a 6.5-inch diagonal and FullHD+ resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels, so it also offers a 20:9 screen ratio. In addition, it also comes with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, but its touch sampling frequency is 180 Hz. In addition, for protection against scratches and various types of abuse, its screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 glass .

Mediatek in the house

Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022

The performance that both mobiles offer is similar and ideal for those undemanding users, so it is enough to browse, take a look at social networks, manage mail, play some other games that are not very demanding in terms of resources and graphics, and perform typical tasks basics, such as opening applications and using the various functions of the mobile in question without any problem and fluidly.

For it, the Poco M5 uses a Mediatek Helio G99 processor chipset, which has a node size of 12 nanometers and eight cores that can work at a maximum clock frequency of 2.2 GHz. For its part, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 makes use of a Helio G88 processor that is also 12 nanometers , but which boasts a lower clock frequency of 2.0 GHz, making it slightly less powerful than the aforementioned Helio G99 from the Poco M5. That is how the Poco M5 offers smoother performance on a day-to-day basis and when opening apps and running games.

In terms of memory options, the Poco M5 has a RAM of 4 or 6 GB capacity and an internal storage space of 64 or 128 GB, depending on the model. Said space, in addition, is expandable by means of a microSD card and is of the UFS 2.2 type.

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 also has 4 or 6 GB RAM and 64 or 128 GB internal memory that can be expanded via microSD. However, said internal memory is of the eMMC 5.1 type, so it has a lower write and read speed than the UFS 2.2 ROM of the Poco M5.

50 megapixel cameras, but with different photographic configurations

Both the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 feature a 50-megapixel main camera sensor which is capable of capturing photos with a very good image quality. This lens has a focal aperture of f/1.8 and, in turn, can take videos in FullHD 1080p resolution at 30 fps (frames per second). However, it is paired with different photo settings on both models.

In the case of the Poco M5, said 50-megapixel lens is accompanied by two more sensors, which are 2-megapixel and are used to take macro shots and with a field blur effect, respectively. Both also have an image aperture of f/2.4.

Instead, the Xiaomi Redmi 10, which also has two 2-megapixel macro and bokeh sensors with f/2.4 aperture, bets on a fourth sensor that is an 8-megapixel wide-angle with f/1.8 aperture for wider photos. This makes it superior on a photographic level, since it offers an extra camera function.

for selfies, the Poco M5 has a 5-megapixel front sensor with f/2.2 aperture, at the same time that the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 makes use of an 8-megapixel front lens with f/2.0 aperture that is capable of offering higher quality shots. Of course, both cameras, equally, can record video in FullHD 1080p at 30 frames per second.

Batteries and other features

The Poco M5 and Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 they share the same 5,000 mAh capacity battery. However, while both have support for 18W fast charging, only the Redmi 10 2022 supports reverse charging via a cable.

Regarding other features, both lack 5G connectivity, but have 4G LTE, Bluetooth (v5.3 on the Poco M5 and v5.1 on the Redmi 10), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ dual-band ac, NFC for contactless mobile payments and GPS with A-GPS. They also come with an infrared sensor for controlling external household devices, a fingerprint reader for biometric unlocking, and FM radio. In turn, they have a 3.5 mm jack input for the use of headphones, but only the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 has stereo speakers. It is also noteworthy that they have Android 12 under MIUI 13 and will be upgradeable to Android 13 with MIUI 14, and that the Redmi 10 is about 20 grams lighter than the Poco M5.

Prices, conclusions and opinion: which is better, the Poco M5 or Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022?

Currently, the Poco M5 has a price that starts from about 190 euros. The Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022, for its part, can be found with a starting price of about 160 eurosthus being the cheapest option today.

Now, about which phone is better and why, the answer will depend on the needs of each person, since they are very even in terms of benefits in generaland the sections in which the Redmi 10 2022 fails are well compensated by its lower price.

To begin with, the Poco M5 has a slightly larger screen, but for practical purposes it is the same as that of the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022, so in this sense there is not a very clear superiority. When it comes to performance, the Poco M5 is better, both for its processor and for its memory, which is faster, so this is a better option to have a more fluid user experience. However, if we talk about cameras, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 has a higher performance, both for having a wide angle and for having a higher resolution selfie. In addition, it is also lighter and has reverse charging, but it has a lower Bluetooth version than the Poco M5.