POCO or Xiaomi?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

Xiaomiwins 4 of 7 categories
POCO

POCO

Everything You Need

4.3/5
|178,000 reviews
2
Wins
2018
Founded
budget
Price
WINNER
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Innovation for Everyone

4.3/5
|428,000 reviews
4
Wins
2010
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

78
Camera Quality
Xiaomi wins
88
92
Performance
POCO wins
90
90
Battery Life
90
85
Display Quality
Xiaomi wins
88
75
Software & Updates
Xiaomi wins
78
78
Build Quality
Xiaomi wins
85
96
Value for Money
POCO wins
95
POCO

POCO excels at

PerformanceValue for Money
Xiaomi

Xiaomi excels at

Camera QualityDisplay QualitySoftware & UpdatesBuild Quality

Pros & Cons

POCO

POCO

Best specs for price
Excellent gaming performance
Fast charging
Good displays
Plastic builds common
MIUI-based software
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Exceptional value for money
Wide product range
Fast charging across range
Good display quality
MIUI has ads (can be disabled)
Software updates inconsistent

The Bottom Line

Choose POCO if you want...

  • Gamers on budget
  • Performance seekers
  • Value maximizers
  • Spec enthusiasts

Choose Xiaomi if you want...

  • Value seekers
  • Spec enthusiasts
  • Budget-conscious buyers
  • Feature maximizers

Our pick: Xiaomi — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, POCO is the better choice if you prioritize performance or value for money.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

POCO

POCO

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on POCO products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.226141469418875
(1,192)
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TrustpilotGood
4.499676255214412
(1,912)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Xiaomi products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.555712239847423
(1,218)
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TrustpilotGood
4.736350114728935
(772)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10