Poco C65 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Poco C65
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 C65 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 262000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $99 | — |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
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 C65 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco C65 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.