Poco and iQOO have their 5G phones available in the market and with the launch of Poco X5 Pro 5G, people are confused to choose between iQOO Z6 Pro 5G and Poco X5 Pro 5G. Hence, we have compared both smartphones based on their features and specifications, and in this read, you will see the full comparison of the Poco X5 Pro Vs iQOO Z6 Pro.
Poco X5 Pro Vs iQOO Z6 Pro
Both phones have some similarities like processors, display type, and more. Hence, we have compared both handsets in depth. Let’s see which one should you buy and which should you ignore.
Display
Both devices have an FHD+ AMOLED Display with a 20:9 Aspect Ratio. However, the Poco X5 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch Display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution while the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G has a 6.44-inch Display with 2404 x 1080 pixels screen resolution.
The Poco X5 Pro 5G has a 120Hz Refresh Rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection while the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G has a 90Hz Refresh Rate, 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate, and Schott Xensation Glass Protection on the top.
| Model | Poco X5 Pro | iQOO Z6 Pro |
| Display | 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED Display | 6.44″ FHD+ AMOLED Display |
| Screen Resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2404 x 1080 pixels |
| Color Depth | 10-bit color depth | 8-bit color depth |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Refresh Rate | 90Hz Refresh Rate |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate | 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 Aspect Ratio | 20:9 Aspect Ratio |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection | Schott Xensation Glass |
| IP Rating | IP53 Rating | No IP Rating |
| Back Material | Plastic Back | Plastic Back |
Camera and Battery
Both smartphones have a triple rear camera setup with an LED flash. However, the Poco X5 Pro 5G’s rear cameras consist of a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor while the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G’s rear cameras consist of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor.
Both devices have a 16MP Selfie camera. However, the Poco X5 Pro 5G has a punch-hole design selfie while the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G has a water-drop notch design selfie. The front camera of the Poco X5 Pro 5G can record 1080p videos at 60fps while the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G can record 1080p videos at 30fps and the back cameras of both smartphones can record 4k videos at 30fps.
The Poco X5 Pro 5G packs a 5,000 mAh Battery with 67W Fast Charging support while the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G packs a 4,700 mAh Battery with 66W Fast Charging support. Also, both handsets come with their respective charger inside the box.
| Model | Poco X5 Pro 5G | iQOO Z6 Pro 5G |
| Rear Camera | 108MP primary lens f/1.9 aperture 8MP ultra-wide lens f/2.2 aperture 2MP macro lens f/2.4 aperture | 64MP primary lens f/1.79 aperture 8MP ultra-wide lens f/2.2 aperture 2MP macro lens f/2.4 aperture |
| Rear OIS | No | No |
| Rear Video | 4k@30fps | 4k@30fps |
| Front Camera | 16MP Selfie Camera | 16MP Selfie Camera |
| Front Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Battery | 4700 mAh Battery |
| Charging | 67W Fast Charging | 66W Fast Charging |
| Charger in the box | Yes | Yes |
Performance and Connectivity
Both smartphones are powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Processor with Adreno 642L GPU for graphics.
Moreover, both smartphones run on the Android 12 operating system out of the box. When it comes to connectivity, both smartphones are 5G supportive, and both have seven 5G bands.
However, the Poco X5 Pro 5G has a 3.5 mm Headphone Jack which is missing in the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G.
| Model | Poco X5 Pro 5G | iQOO Z6 Pro 5G |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Processor (Adreno 642L GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Processor (Adreno 642L GPU) |
| Card Slot | Dual SIM Slot | Dual SIM Slot |
| Operating System | MIUI 14 Based on Android 12 | FuntouchOS 12 Based on Android 12 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM | 6GB/8GB/12GB LPDDR4x RAM |
| ROM (or Storage) | 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 Storage | 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| Bluetooth Version | v5.1 | v5.2 |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC Support | No | No |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n78 | n1, n3, n5, n8, n41, n77, n78 |
Poco X5 Pro Vs iQOO Z6 Pro: Other Features
| Model | Poco X5 Pro 5G | iQOO Z6 Pro 5G |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner | In-Display Fingerprint Scanner |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 181 grams | 180 grams |
| Speaker | Dual Stereo Speakers | Single Speaker |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
Poco X5 Pro 5G Vs iQOO Z6 Pro 5G: Reasons to Consider
| Poco X5 Pro 5G | iQOO Z6 Pro 5G |
| 10-bit color depth | In-Display Fingerprint Scanner |
| 120Hz Refresh Rate | Bluetooth v5.2 |
| IP53 Splash and Dust Resistant Rating | Slightly Brighter Display |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection | |
| 108MP Primary Camera | |
| 5000 mAh Battery | |
| 3.5 mm Headphone Jack | |
| IR Blaster | |
| Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Punch-hole design display |
Conclusion
Based on the features and specifications we know about both devices, it’s clear that Poco X5 Pro 5G offers a lot better specifications as it comes with a 10-bit 120Hz Display, 5000 mAh Battery, Dual Speakers, 3.5 mm Headphone Jack.
However, if you are looking for a Vivo (or iQOO) smartphone with In-Display Fingerprint Scanner then you can go with iQOO Z6 Pro 5G.
