Poco M5s vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M5s leads — 24/100 vs 23/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Poco M5s
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Poco M5s scores 1 points higher (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Price | $210 | — |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M5s edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.