Poco M5s vs Realme Narzo 20 Pro
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (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 Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco M5s has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro doesn't; the Poco M5s is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 20 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Realme Narzo 20 Pro, 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 Realme Narzo 20 Pro and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). 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 Narzo 20 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Realme Narzo 20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Realme Narzo 20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
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 Narzo 20 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
The Poco M5s edges out the Realme Narzo 20 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
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 49/100).