Poco F7 vs Poco M5s

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $404 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 45/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
Poco M5s
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 42
Battery 46
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $210 vs $404

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Poco M5s, the Poco F7 scores 21 points higher (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Poco F7 (68/100 vs 48/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Poco M5s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 2205289 534895
Geekbench Single 2070 673
Geekbench Multi 6694 1881
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 179 g
Price $404 $210
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
57
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
45/100 -312.3%
534895 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Poco M5s by 312.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$404
Poco M5s
$210

Price difference: $194. Poco M5s is cheaper by $194.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (81/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (83/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (68/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Poco F7 (68/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Poco M5s?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Poco M5s?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Poco M5s — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Poco M5s?

The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Poco M5s?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Poco M5s?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use.