Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO U5
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 592,015); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO U5
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Poco F9 Pro scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO U5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 445.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.