Poco M5 vs Realme Neo7x
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $170 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7x leads — 54/100 vs 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7x is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Realme Neo7x
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $190
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Realme Neo7x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Realme Neo7x, the Realme Neo7x scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, Realme Neo7x — 72/100; 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 Neo7x notably outperforms the Poco M5 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Poco M5 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Realme Neo7x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $190 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo7x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo7x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Realme Neo7x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7x leads Poco M5 by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Poco M5 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Poco M5 (58/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Poco M5 (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Realme Neo7x?
The Realme Neo7x is noticeably better than the Poco M5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Realme Neo7x?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme Neo7x — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Realme Neo7x?
The Realme Neo7x leads on performance (58/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Realme Neo7x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme Neo7x (79/100 vs 54/100).