Poco M5 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $170 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 552,286).
Poco M5
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $760
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (77/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $170 | $760 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M5 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Poco M5 by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $590. Poco M5 was $590 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (77/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.