Poco M5s vs Vivo X300s

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $210 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 42
Battery 46
Portability 68
Value for money 50
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $723

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M5s — 50/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (68/100 vs 42/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5s Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 534895 3703823
Geekbench Single 673 3228
Geekbench Multi 1881 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight 179 g 217 g
Launch price $210 $723
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
42
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
57
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5s and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
534895 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +85.6%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Poco M5s by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M5s
$210
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $513. Poco M5s was $513 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (83/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (68/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Vivo X300s?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Vivo X300s?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.