Poco M5 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro

The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $170 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 41/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 552,286); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).

The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 24 points (65/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 49
Value for money 52
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
Performance 59
Display 92
Camera 64
Battery 58
Portability 64
Value for money 72
What makes Poco M5 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $320

  • Overall rating 41/100
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 24 points higher (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 49/100).

Poco M5: The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro: The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 Tecno Camon 50 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
AnTuTu 552286 1059715
Geekbench Single 727 1061
Geekbench Multi 2047 3185
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2408x1080 1208x2644
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm
Weight 201 g
Launch price $170 $320
Camera comparison
Poco M5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2644
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
92
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5 MediaTek Helio G99
41/100
552286 AnTuTu
Tecno Camon 50 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
65/100 +47.9%
1059715 AnTuTu

Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Poco M5 by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M5
$170
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
$320

Launch price difference: $150. Poco M5 was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (59/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (58/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?

The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 24 points (65/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?

The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?

The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?

The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?

The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.