Poco M5 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $170 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads — 54/100 vs 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 5G is faster in AnTuTu (854,047 vs 552,286).
Poco M5
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1980
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $200
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 854047 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 727
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Tecno Pova 7 5G scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (79/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Tecno Pova 7 5G — 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 Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 854047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $200 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M5 and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 5G leads Poco M5 by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Poco M5 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (79/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G is noticeably better than the Poco M5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on performance (49/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.