Poco F8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 68
Battery 66
Design 51
Value for money 73
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (68/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (73/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco F8 Pro scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 3033306
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6210 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 188 g
Price $529
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
68
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • 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 F8 Pro
  • 6210 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8 Pro
$529
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.