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 — 47/100 vs 46/100 (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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Tecno Phantom X
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 (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Tecno Phantom X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 1908 | |
| 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
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Tecno Phantom X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
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 46/100, the Tecno Phantom X — 47/100.
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?
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 40/100).