Poco M5s vs Realme 7 (Global)
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Realme 7 (Global) (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M5s leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Realme 7 (Global)
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 196g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme 7 (Global) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Realme 7 (Global), the Poco M5s scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme 7 (Global) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme 7 (Global) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme 7 (Global) (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Realme 7 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 7 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 7 (Global)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 7 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Realme 7 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Realme 7 (Global)
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme 7 (Global) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme 7 (Global) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme 7 (Global) (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Realme 7 (Global)?
The Poco M5s edges out the Realme 7 (Global) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Realme 7 (Global)?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 7 (Global) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Realme 7 (Global)?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Realme 7 (Global)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M5s (68/100 vs 47/100).