Poco M5 vs Poco X7 Pro
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; launch prices were $170 and $369. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 41/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,884,839 vs 552,286).
Poco M5
Poco X7 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $369
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1884839 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Poco X7 Pro, the Poco X7 Pro scores 23 points higher (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Poco X7 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Poco X7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 1884839 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $369 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5 and Poco X7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 Pro leads Poco M5 by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Poco M5 was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (65/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 23 points (64/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Poco X7 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users.