Poco F7 vs Realme Q5
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 47/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 592,015); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Realme Q5
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Realme Q5, the Poco F7 scores 19 points higher (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Realme Q5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Realme Q5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Realme Q5 by 271.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Q5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (80/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Realme Q5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Realme Q5?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme Q5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Realme Q5?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.