Poco M5 vs Realme GT7
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $170 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 41/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 552,286).
Poco M5
Realme GT7
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $420
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 36 points higher (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Realme GT7 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 2496976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $420 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M5 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Poco M5 by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Poco M5 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 36 points (77/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Realme GT7?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Realme GT7?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.