Poco C40 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 204g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C40 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor JLQ MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 204 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C40 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.