Poco M5s vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M5s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Poco M5s
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s leads (39/100 vs 27/100). 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $210 | — |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco M5s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.