Poco M5 vs Realme P4x
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Realme P4x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $170 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4x leads — 52/100 vs 41/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme P4x is faster in AnTuTu (876,129 vs 552,286); the Poco M5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4x doesn't.
Poco M5
Realme P4x
- Lighter: 201g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $190
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 876129 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 1050 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2939 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Realme P4x, the Realme P4x scores 11 points higher (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x leads (60/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Realme P4x — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Poco M5 (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Poco M5 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P4x and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Realme P4x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 876129 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 165.9×76.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $190 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme P4x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme P4x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme P4x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5 and Realme P4x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4x leads Poco M5 by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Poco M5 was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Poco M5 (76/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Poco M5 (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P4x and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x is noticeably better than the Poco M5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Realme P4x?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme P4x — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x leads on performance (56/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Realme P4x?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme P4x is a better fit for everyday use.