Poco M5s vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $210 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 45/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 534,895).
Poco M5s
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $210 vs $229
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1881
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 179g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 21 points higher (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (83/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $210 | $229 |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M5s and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Poco M5s by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $19. Poco M5s is cheaper by $19.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (46/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (83/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.