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Huawei Y9a

59points

Xiaomi Poco M5s

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248 facts in comparison

Huawei Y9a vs Xiaomi Poco M5s

Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s

Why is Huawei Y9a better than Xiaomi Poco M5s?

  • 2GB more RAM memory
    ?

    8GBvs6GB
  • 23.08% more megapixels (front camera)
    ?

    16MPvs13MP
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    ?
  • Has a CMOS sensor
    ?
  • 16.67% wider aperture at minimum focal length (front camera)
    ?

    f/2.0 vsf/2.4
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    ?

    2vs1
  • 3.41 GB/s more memory bandwidth
    ?

    13.41 GB/svs10 GB/s
  • Has a front-facing LED flash
    ?

Why is Xiaomi Poco M5s better than Huawei Y9a?

  • 16.28% more battery power
    ?

    5000 mAhvs4300 mAh
  • Is dustproof and water-resistant
    ?
  • Has branded damage-resistant glass
    ?
  • 8.78% faster CPU speed
    ?

    2 x 2.05 GHz & 6 x 2 GHzvs2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
  • Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
    ?
  • Has NFC
    ?
  • Has a radio
    ?
  • Has stereo speakers
    ?

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User reviews

Overall rating

Huawei Y9a
9.6
7 User reviews
Huawei Y9a
9.6/10
7 User reviews
Xiaomi Poco M5s
8.4
20 User reviews
Xiaomi Poco M5s
8.4/10
20 User reviews

Features

Build quality

9.6/10
7 votes
8.8/10
20 votes

Display quality

9.9/10
7 votes
9.1/10
20 votes

Battery life

9.6/10
7 votes
8.6/10
20 votes

Photography

9.4/10
7 votes
7.3/10
20 votes

Performance

9.4/10
7 votes
8.1/10
20 votes

Comments

Fernando

Fernando

2 years ago

10 / 10

Excellent camera, ultra-fast charge

Fernando

Fernando

2 years ago

10 / 10

This is an excellent smartphone, the overall performance is very good. The camera is one of the highlighting features, it takes amazing pictures! The ultra-fast charge is very useful, and the battery life combined with the device optimization means you can use it all day without any issues!

Pros

  • Ultra-fast charging (full charge in approx 1hr 20min)
  • 64mpx quad camera
  • Well-optimized operating system
  • Fully utilizes the screen
  • Higher video recording quality
  • Can use Gspace to have Google apps

Cons

  • Does not have Google services
6 users found this helpful
Jesús

Jesús

2 years ago

10 / 10

It's too fast

Jesús

Jesús

2 years ago

10 / 10

Pros

  • The design
  • Loading speed
  • Cameras
  • Features
  • The speed

Cons

  • I can't find any
1 users found this helpful
Alejandro

Alejandro

2 years ago

10 / 10

Good phone, pity about the Google services

Alejandro

Alejandro

2 years ago

10 / 10

It's very beautiful and elegant with its mechanical front camera. Unfortunately, it does not come with Google services, but they can be downloaded from the web.

Pros

  • Battery life
  • Large screen for gaming

Cons

  • Without Google services
1 users found this helpful

Design

weight

197 g

178.8 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness

9 mm

8.3 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width

76.5 mm

74.5 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

163.5 mm

160.5 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

IP53

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
waterproof depth rating

Huawei Y9a: Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Xiaomi Poco M5s)

The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume

112.57 cm³

99.25 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Xiaomi Poco M5s)

The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.

Display

screen size

6.63"

6.43"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type

IPS, LCD

OLED/AMOLED

The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density

397 ppi

409 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution

1080 x 2400 px

1080 x 2400 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Xiaomi Poco M5s)

The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

450 nits

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.

Performance

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM

8GB

6GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
Android version

Android 10

Android 12

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Xiaomi Poco M5s)

Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

420

Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Xiaomi Poco M5s)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Xiaomi Poco M5s)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)

Cameras

megapixels (main camera)

64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)

2160 x 30 fps

2160 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
wide aperture (main camera)

f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 & f/2.4

f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4

With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.

Operating system

has clipboard warnings
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s (Android 12)
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s (Android 12)
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s (Android 12)
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization
Huawei Y9a (Android 10)
Xiaomi Poco M5s (Android 12)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
has on-device machine learning
Huawei Y9a (Android 10)
Xiaomi Poco M5s (Android 12)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
Can play games while they download
Huawei Y9a (Android 10)
Xiaomi Poco M5s (Android 12)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.

Battery

battery power

4300 mAh

5000 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

Xiaomi Poco M5s: Not applicable

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging

Huawei Y9a: Not applicable

Xiaomi Poco M5s
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
reverse wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Y9a)

Xiaomi Poco M5s: Not applicable

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
has a removable battery
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Has an ultra power-saving mode
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
number of microphones

1

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Xiaomi Poco M5s)

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Features

has 5G support
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has USB Type-C
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
SIM cards

2 SIM

2 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Has a fingerprint scanner
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.

Miscellaneous

has a video light
Huawei Y9a
Xiaomi Poco M5s
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

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