Poco F5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F5 leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,260,756 vs 971,424); the Poco F5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1260756 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1654 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4217 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 188g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco F5 scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 leads (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F5 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 29.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F5 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F5 leads on performance (67/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users.