POCO M5s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones feature impressive AMOLED displays and 5000mAh batteries, but they operate in different market segments. POCO M5s delivers solid value at $199 with a 6.43-inch 700-nit AMOLED display, 64MP main camera, and MediaTek Helio G95 processor, making it suitable for basic daily tasks. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ justifies its $449 price point with a larger 6.67-inch display boasting 1800 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, flagship-tier 200MP main camera with OIS, Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, and exceptional 120W fast charging. The Pro+ also includes IP68 water resistance, 5G connectivity, and larger RAM/storage options. For budget-conscious buyers seeking essential features, the M5s is adequate. However, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is the clear winner for those wanting flagship capabilities at mid-range pricing, offering substantially better display quality, photography, performance, and charging speeds.
Who Should Buy
Buy the POCO M5s if…
- →AMOLED display at $199 is exceptional — deep blacks and vibrant colors
- →Large 5000 mAh battery lasts two days with moderate use
- →64 MP main camera takes good daylight photos
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
POCO M5s
Pros
- AMOLED display at $199 is exceptional — deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Large 5000 mAh battery lasts two days with moderate use
- 64 MP main camera takes good daylight photos
- 33W fast charging is quick for the price range
- Slim and lightweight at 178.8 g
Cons
- No 5G — limited to 4G LTE
- 60Hz display feels dated compared to 90Hz competitors
- Helio G95 struggles with demanding games
- 2 MP macro and depth cameras are filler
- No water resistance rating
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | POCO M5s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 178.8 g | 204 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back, glass front | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.29 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.43 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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