Poco F5 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
Xiaomi's 15 Ultra dominates as a premium flagship, boasting a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, exceptional 1-inch main camera sensor with periscope zoom, and a stunning 3200x1440 LTPO AMOLED display reaching 3200 nits brightness. Its 50W wireless charging, 90W wired charging, and IP68 rating underscore premium construction with titanium framing. Conversely, Poco F5 punches above its weight at nearly $650 less, delivering a capable Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, smooth 120Hz AMOLED display with solid 1000 nits, and respectable 67W charging. Both offer 8GB/16GB RAM and solid all-round performance. However, the 15 Ultra's superior camera system (200MP telephoto, 8K video), faster processors, superior display specifications, and wireless charging justify its premium positioning for professional photographers and power users. Budget-conscious buyers seeking everyday excellence should choose the Poco F5.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 229 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5810 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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