Google Pixel 9 vs Poco M5s

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $799 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 24/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 198g).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 26 points (50/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Poco M5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 95
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1881
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $210 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Poco M5s, the Google Pixel 9 scores 26 points higher (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Poco M5s
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 1561427 534895
Geekbench Single 1850 673
Geekbench Multi 4900 1881
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 33W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 179 g
Price $799 $210
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
24/100 -191.9%
534895 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Poco M5s by 191.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Poco M5s
$210

Price difference: $589. Poco M5s is cheaper by $589.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (75/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (76/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Poco M5s?

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 26 points (50/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Poco M5s?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Poco M5s — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Poco M5s?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Poco M5s?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Poco M5s?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.