Poco M5 (India) vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 22/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Overall rating 22/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 201g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 9 points higher (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). 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 Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 (India) Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 201 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
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 Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

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 Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China)?

The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.