Poco M7 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $110 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 19/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 346,495); the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
Poco M7
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1396 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $110
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Poco M7 scores 13 points higher (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco M7 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $110 | $89 |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $21. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $21.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (53/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (56/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco M7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A05 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.