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 — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 535,127); the Poco M5s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1908
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M5s (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M5s (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $210 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Poco M5s by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M5s (57/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M5s (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India)?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 57/100).