Poco M5 vs Realme GT7 (China)

The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 41/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 552,286).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 49
Value for money 52
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Poco M5 better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 203g

  • Overall rating 41/100
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).

Poco M5: The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 Realme GT7 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 552286 2835794
Geekbench Single 727 2729
Geekbench Multi 2047 8430
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2408x1080 1280x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 201 g 203 g
Launch price $170
Camera comparison
Poco M5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5 MediaTek Helio G99
41/100
552286 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 +80.5%
2835794 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Poco M5 by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M5
$170
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (72/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.