Poco M5s vs Tecno Camon 17 Pro
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Poco M5s has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro doesn't; the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 17 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco M5s and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M5s and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Tecno Camon 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 168.9×77.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 48MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Tecno Camon 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 17 Pro
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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 Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 42/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Poco M5s (68/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Tecno Camon 17 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 47/100).