Poco M5 (India) vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 554,590); the Poco M5 (India) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 175g vs 201g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (80/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 (India) | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 (India) and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Poco M5 (India) by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Poco M5 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (80/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M5 (India) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 49/100).