Poco M5s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $210 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Poco M5s
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $210 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1881
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $210 | $1999 |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M5s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Poco M5s by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1789. Poco M5s is cheaper by $1789.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (78/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (76/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.