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Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£210RAM capacity:?Internal storage:?Screen size:6.9 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.2

Technical score

30%

7.2

List score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 51% of smartphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▲Better than 70%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

7.4

Performance

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.3

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

7.4

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

▲Better than 65%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.5.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
7.2

List score

List score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 240 lists (0%)
▲Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

25%

7.4

Performance

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.3

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

7.4

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

7.2
Reviews score
7.5
List score
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.9
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
?
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 83.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.9 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.9 inches which is larger than the screens of 93.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
254 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 254 ppi which is lower than that of 97.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
170.1 mm
This smartphone has a height of 170.1 mm which is taller than 87.8% of smartphones.
Width
78.4 mm
This smartphone has a width of 78.4 mm which is wider than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.8 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.8 mm which is thicker than 71.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro vs the average smartphone

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  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 3.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.91 vs 7.7).
    7.91 vs 7.66
  • 3.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.91 vs 7.7).
    7.91 vs 7.66
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 35.7% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (254 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    254 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 6.5% lower list score
    List score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 240 lists (0%)
    7.2 vs 7.7
  • 2.4 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (78.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    78.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 6.5% lower list score
    List score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 240 lists (0%)
    7.2 vs 7.7
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 35.7% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (254 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    254 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 2.4 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (78.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    78.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 6.5 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (170.1 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    170.1 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.5 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro

  • The 6.9-inch screen is roomy for video, reading and maps.
  • A 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth.
  • Stereo speakers make films and music sound fuller.
  • Phase-detection autofocus helps the camera focus quickly.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 keeps wireless earbuds connected.
  • On-Device AI runs some tasks on the phone itself.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro

  • There is no 5G, so mobile data runs on LTE only.
  • The 2.0 GHz chip is slow for heavy games and busy apps.
  • Small text on the 254 ppi screen looks soft.
  • There is no optical image stabilization, so shaky video looks rougher.
  • It does not receive direct OS updates from the maker.
  • The body is 170.1 mm tall, which is awkward for small hands.

Verdict

Video and music are the reason to pick the Xiaomi POCO C95 Pro, and the screen is the main draw. Scrolling feels smooth, and the stereo speakers make video sound fuller than one speaker would. Phase-detection autofocus helps the camera lock focus quickly on a subject, and the main camera has more than one lens. The chip is the weak spot: at 2.0 GHz on a 12 nm process, it is not built for heavy games. At 254 ppi, small text can look soft. Bluetooth 5.4 keeps earbuds connected, and On-Device AI handles some tasks on the phone itself. It is a sensible pick for a family phone, since the basics are covered. It suits a buyer who wants a large screen for video and music, and does not need fast gaming or 5G.

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