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.
Poco M5 (India)
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 22/100
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Poco M5 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M5 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.