Google Pixel 7 Pro vs POCO M5s
The Verdict
Google Pixel 7 Pro dominates across nearly every metric, featuring the flagship Google Tensor G2 chipset, superior 1500-nit LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh, and a genuinely exceptional camera system with 48MP 5x telephoto and computational photography advantages. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but the Pixel charges faster wirelessly at 23W. POCO M5s targets budget-conscious users with a respectable 5000mAh battery, 64MP main camera, and AMOLED display, though its 60Hz refresh, MediaTek Helio G95 processor, and 1080p video cap reveal significant limitations. Build quality favors the Pixel with Gorilla Glass Victus and aluminum frame versus plastic construction. For performance, software updates, and camera quality, Pixel 7 Pro justifies its premium. However, POCO M5s delivers remarkable value at 78% lower cost if budget is paramount. Pixel 7 Pro is the clear choice for most users seeking flagship capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
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 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
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 7 Pro | POCO M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 178.8 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic frame and back, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.29 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.43 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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