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.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco C65 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C65 better?

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C65
$99
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
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 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.