Poco M5 vs Realme GT7 Pro
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 554,590); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Realme GT7 Pro
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $650
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Realme GT7 Pro, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Realme GT7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3125854 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Realme GT7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Poco M5 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $480. Poco M5 was $480 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme GT7 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.