OnePlus 13 vs Poco M5
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $899 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Poco M5
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $899
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Poco M5, the OnePlus 13 scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, Poco M5 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $170 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Poco M5 by 467.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $729. Poco M5 was $729 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.