Poco M5 (India) vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 22/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M5 (India) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Poco M5 (India) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 48
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 203g

  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 9 points higher (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Poco M5 (India): The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 (India) Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 201 g 203 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M5 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Poco M5 (India) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.