Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Poco M4 5G
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco M4 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads — 41/100 vs 35/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Poco M4 5G
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Poco M4 5G better?
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Poco M4 5G, the Poco M3 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Poco M4 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M4 5G
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M4 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M4 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Poco M4 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Poco M4 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Poco M4 5G?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G edges out the Poco M4 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Poco M4 5G?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Poco M4 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Poco M4 5G?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Poco M4 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco M3 Pro 5G (29/100 vs 10/100).