Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs POCO M5s
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro dominates across nearly every metric despite its $800 premium. Its A17 Pro chip delivers flagship performance with 8GB RAM, while the POCO M5s relies on the aging Helio G95 processor and just 4GB base RAM. Camera capabilities heavily favor Apple: the 48MP main sensor with Dolby Vision 4K recording outclasses POCO's 64MP sensor that maxes out at 1080p. Display quality strongly favors iPhone 15 Pro with its 2000-nit Super Retina XDR OLED at 120Hz versus POCO's 700-nit 60Hz AMOLED. Battery capacity seems larger on POCO (5000mAh), but iPhone's efficiency advantage neutralizes this. Connectivity features like 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and USB 3.2 belong exclusively to Apple. POCO excels solely in value proposition for basic users needing a large screen and decent battery life on a minimal budget. For serious smartphone capabilities, iPhone 15 Pro is the clear choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro if…
- →Lightweight titanium design
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip
- →USB-C with USB 3 speeds
Buy the POCO M5s if…
- →AMOLED display at $199 is exceptional — deep blacks and vibrant colors
- →Large 5000 mAh battery lasts two days with moderate use
- →64 MP main camera takes good daylight photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Pros
- Lightweight titanium design
- Powerful A17 Pro chip
- USB-C with USB 3 speeds
- Customizable Action button
- Compact but feature-packed
Cons
- Only 3x telephoto vs Pro Max's 5x
- Battery life trails Pro Max
- Slow charging speeds
- Some early thermal issues
POCO M5s
Pros
- AMOLED display at $199 is exceptional — deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Large 5000 mAh battery lasts two days with moderate use
- 64 MP main camera takes good daylight photos
- 33W fast charging is quick for the price range
- Slim and lightweight at 178.8 g
Cons
- No 5G — limited to 4G LTE
- 60Hz display feels dated compared to 90Hz competitors
- Helio G95 struggles with demanding games
- 2 MP macro and depth cameras are filler
- No water resistance rating
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | POCO M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 178.8 g |
| Material | Titanium frame | Plastic frame and back, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm | 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.29 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3274 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.43 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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