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Xiaomi Poco M3 vs Realme 5i

For about Rs 3,000 more, the M3 brings a much sharper 1080p display and a bigger 6000mAh battery with faster 18W charging - the 5i's main counter is its true ultrawide camera lens, which the M3 doesn't have.

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Design: Tie – Both weigh about the same (198g vs 195g) with a glass-front, plastic-back build.
Display: Xiaomi Poco M3 – The M3's 1080x2340 FHD+ panel is a clear resolution jump over the 5i's 720x1600 HD+ screen.
Performance: Realme 5i – The Snapdragon 665 is a mild clock-speed bump over the M3's Snapdragon 662 - both share the same architecture family.
Camera: Tie – The 5i's quad array adds a true ultrawide lens the M3 lacks, but the M3's 48MP main sensor resolves sharper detail than the 5i's 12MP shooter.
Battery: Xiaomi Poco M3 – 6000mAh with 18W charging beats the 5i's 5000mAh at just 10W.
Software: Tie – Both run a similar-generation ColorOS/MIUI Android 10 skin.
Value for Money: Xiaomi Poco M3 – For about Rs 3,000 more, the M3 brings a much sharper display and bigger, faster-charging battery.