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).
Poco C40
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.