Poco M8s vs Vivo T5 5G
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo T5 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo; launch prices were $189 and $235. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5 5G leads — 60/100 vs 51/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 5G has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo T5 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,106,227 vs 617,626); the Vivo T5 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo T5 5G
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $235
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo T5 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1106227 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1089 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3276 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 199g vs 217g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo T5 5G, the Vivo T5 5G scores 9 points higher (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, Vivo T5 5G — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 5G and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the Poco M8s (60/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo T5 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1106227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3276 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 164.4×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $235 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo T5 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo T5 5G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5 5G
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo T5 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5 5G leads Poco M8s by 44.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $46. Poco M8s was $46 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 5G and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the Poco M8s (60/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G edges out the Poco M8s by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo T5 5G?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo T5 5G — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G leads on performance (60/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G is a better fit for active users.