Poco F9 Pro vs Realme Q5
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 592,015); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme Q5
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme Q5, the Poco F9 Pro scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme Q5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme Q5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme Q5 by 445.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Q5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme Q5?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme Q5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme Q5?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.