Poco M5s vs Realme Narzo 30
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Realme Narzo 30 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M5s leads — 46/100 vs 41/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco M5s is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Realme Narzo 30
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 192g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Realme Narzo 30, the Poco M5s scores 5 points higher (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Realme Narzo 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 580 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Narzo 30
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Narzo 30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Realme Narzo 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Realme Narzo 30
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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 Narzo 30 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Realme Narzo 30?
The Poco M5s edges out the Realme Narzo 30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Realme Narzo 30?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme Narzo 30 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Realme Narzo 30?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Realme Narzo 30?
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).