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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 535,127).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Realme 9 Pro Plus
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1908
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco M5s and the Realme 9 Pro Plus received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 2318 | |
| 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $210 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 9 Pro Plus leads Poco M5s by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
Both devices scored 46/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme 9 Pro Plus (51/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on performance (51/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 9 Pro Plus (69/100 vs 57/100).