Poco M5 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 552,286).
Poco M5
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $650
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $650 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Poco M5 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $480. Poco M5 was $480 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.