Poco C81 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco C81 Pro (2026) 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 23/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C81 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Poco C81 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 Pro 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 C81 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | 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 | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 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 C81 Pro (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 Pro 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 C81 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco C81 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C81 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C81 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 Pro 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 C81 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C81 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.