Poco C81 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco C81 (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 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Poco C81
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 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 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 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C81 (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C81 | 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 | 6300 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 | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | 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
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81
- 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
- 6300 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 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C81 (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 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco C81 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 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 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.