Poco M5s vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 24/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Poco M5s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Poco M5s by just 2 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 Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 173g vs 179g

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 2 points higher (26/100 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 Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5s Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 179 g 173 g
Price $210
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5s
$210
Vivo iQOO Z7
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 Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Poco M5s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.