Poco C85x vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 40/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C85x (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C85x (68/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2577 | |
| 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Poco C85x by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C85x (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco C85x (68/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Poco C85x — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).