Poco M5 vs Tecno Pova 4
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Pova 4 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M5 leads — 41/100 vs 40/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 4 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Tecno Pova 4
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Better display (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 4 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Tecno Pova 4, the Poco M5 scores 1 points higher (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Tecno Pova 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 170.6×77.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 4
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 4
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 4
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Tecno Pova 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Pova 4
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Pova 4?
The Poco M5 edges out the Tecno Pova 4 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Tecno Pova 4?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Tecno Pova 4 — 40/100.
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Tecno Pova 4?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M5 (54/100 vs 43/100).