Apple iPhone XR vs Poco F5
The Verdict
iPhone XR remains a capable flagship from 2018, but Poco F5 delivers significantly better value and modern performance. Apple's A12 Bionic still handles everyday tasks smoothly with iOS 12's optimization, yet its 3GB RAM, 60Hz IPS LCD display (625 nits), and modest 2942mAh battery feel dated. Poco F5 counters with a superior 6.67-inch AMOLED screen (120Hz, 1000 nits), 8GB RAM, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, and a massive 5000mAh battery with 67W charging. Camera-wise, iPhone XR's computational photography excels in real-world scenarios, but Poco's 64MP main sensor with ultra-wide flexibility offers versatility. Battery longevity strongly favors Poco. At $349 versus $749, Poco F5 provides substantially better hardware specifications, 5G connectivity, and USB-C convenience. iPhone XR suits those deeply invested in Apple's ecosystem, but for most users seeking current-generation performance and features, Poco F5 represents exceptional value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone XR if…
- →Best-selling iPhone of 2018-2019
- →Great battery life for the era
- →Six vibrant color options
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XR
Pros
- Best-selling iPhone of 2018-2019
- Great battery life for the era
- Six vibrant color options
- Same A12 Bionic as the XS models
- More affordable entry into Face ID iPhones
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution
- Single rear camera only
- Thicker bezels than XS
- Only 3 GB RAM
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone XR | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 12 | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2942 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 725 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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