Poco F5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Poco F5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F5 Pro leads — 45/100 vs 30/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F5 Pro has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).

The Poco F5 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5 Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 57
Design 45
Value for money 79
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco F5 Pro scores 15 points higher (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 Pro leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 Pro leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 Pro leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F5 Pro: The Poco F5 Pro 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 F5 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1420808
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 44W
Wireless charging 30W 0W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 204 g 188 g
Price $450
Camera comparison
Poco F5 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco F5 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F5 Pro
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 30W
57
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F5 Pro
$450
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (65/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F5 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F5 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F5 Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F5 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.