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.
Poco M5s
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.