Poco M5s vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Poco M5s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 95
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 179g vs 194g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (95/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5s Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 194 g
Price $210
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5s
$210
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Poco M5s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Poco M5s leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.