Poco M5 vs Xiaomi 14

The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $170 and $191. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 552,286).

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 49
Value for money
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 100
What makes Poco M5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
  • Cheaper: $170 vs $191

  • Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 2047
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 193g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).

Poco M5: The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 Xiaomi 14
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 552286 2363726
Geekbench Single 727 2200
Geekbench Multi 2047 7000
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2408x1080 2670x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 138
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 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 193 g
Price $170 $191
Camera comparison
Poco M5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5 MediaTek Helio G99
41/100
552286 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100 +76.6%
2363726 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 14 leads Poco M5 by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5
$170
Xiaomi 14
$191

Price difference: $21. Poco M5 is cheaper by $21.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (82/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (71/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (65/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi 14?

The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Xiaomi 14?

The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.