OnePlus Ace 6 vs Poco M5
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $399 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Poco M5
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $399
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Poco M5, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, 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 Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $170 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Poco M5 by 500.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Poco M5 was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (79/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Poco M5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Poco M5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.