Poco M5s vs Tecno Phantom X

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M5s has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.

The Tecno Phantom X edges out the Poco M5s by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 42
Battery 46
Portability 68
Value for money 50
Tecno Phantom X
Performance 41
Display 67
Camera 49
Battery 40
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Tecno Phantom X, the Tecno Phantom X scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (68/100 vs 40/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Phantom X: The Tecno Phantom X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5s Tecno Phantom X
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 534895 534895
Geekbench Single 673 673
Geekbench Multi 1881 1881
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2340
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 48 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm
Weight 179 g
Launch price $210
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
42
camera
Tecno Phantom X
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 48MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
57
display
Tecno Phantom X
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Tecno Phantom X
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5s and Tecno Phantom X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
534895 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X MediaTek Helio G95
46/100
534895 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M5s
$210
Tecno Phantom X
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (68/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Phantom X?

The Tecno Phantom X edges out the Poco M5s by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Tecno Phantom X?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Phantom X — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Phantom X?

The Tecno Phantom X leads on camera score (49/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Tecno Phantom X?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X is a better fit for everyday use.