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 — 51/100 vs 41/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 554,590); the Poco M5 (India) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 203g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 10 points higher (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 (India) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 (India) | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3281 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 (India) and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Poco M5 (India) by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (58/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 (India) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the Poco M5 (India) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (58/100 vs 43/100).