Google Pixel 4 vs POCO M5s
The Verdict
Google Pixel 4 delivers premium performance with its Snapdragon 855 chipset, 90Hz P-OLED display at 600 nits, and superior computational photography capabilities despite a modest 12.2MP main sensor. Its 2x optical zoom telephoto lens and advanced night mode processing justify the higher price for users prioritizing photography quality. POCO M5s appeals to budget-conscious buyers with a larger 6.43-inch AMOLED screen, massive 5000mAh battery enabling multi-day usage, and faster 33W charging. However, the Helio G95 processor lags significantly in performance, video maxes at 1080p, and the plastic build feels less premium. For those seeking flagship photography, computational features, and snappy performance, Pixel 4 remains the better choice. Budget shoppers needing battery life and screen size should choose POCO M5s.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 4 if…
- →Best-in-class astrophotography mode
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent dual camera with telephoto
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
Google Pixel 4
Pros
- Best-in-class astrophotography mode
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent dual camera with telephoto
- Face unlock with 3D face scanning
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Terrible 2800 mAh battery life
- No ultrawide camera
- Large forehead bezel
- No fingerprint scanner
- Only 64 GB base storage
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 | Google Pixel 4 | POCO M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 10 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 162 g | 178.8 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic frame and back, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm | 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.29 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 16 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 11W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.7 inches | 6.43 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2280 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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