Poco M5s vs Realme V21
Comparing the Poco M5s (2022) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M5s leads — 24/100 vs 10/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M5s has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Poco M5s
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Realme V21, the Poco M5s scores 14 points higher (24/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s leads (39/100 vs 0/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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 V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Realme V21?
The Poco M5s is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Realme V21?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Realme V21?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Realme V21?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.