Poco C71 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C71 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP.
Poco C71
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 26/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 12/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Poco C71 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C71 (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C71 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 310000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 or Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×77.8×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C71
- Main: 32MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco C71
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C71
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C71 (27/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco C71 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco C71 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C71 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C71 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C71 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco C71 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C71 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.