Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Poco M5s
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
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Wired charging speed
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Poco M5s
AnTuTu benchmark (360,681 pts)
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Screen size
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Nord N20 5G
Total weight (173g)
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Poco M5s
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (10/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Nord N20 5G | Poco M5s |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.43" | 6.43" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 60Hz | — | |
| — | 1,100 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) | Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm) | |
| 316,974 | 360,681 | |
| 6 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 33W | 33W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 173g | 178.8g | |
| 7.5mm | 8.3mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | |
| none | IP53 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
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Best overall value
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco M5s
Highest resolution main camera.