Poco M4 Pro 5G vs Realme Q5i
The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M4 Pro 5G leads — 44/100 vs 36/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M4 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro 5G
Realme Q5i
What makes Poco M4 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme Q5i better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the Realme Q5i, the Poco M4 Pro 5G scores 8 points higher (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro 5G | Realme Q5i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.8×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Q5i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Q5i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Q5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and Realme Q5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Realme Q5i
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Realme Q5i?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G edges out the Realme Q5i by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the Realme Q5i?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Realme Q5i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Realme Q5i?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro 5G over the Realme Q5i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco M4 Pro 5G (35/100 vs 10/100).