Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 50/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 750,481); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 238g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 40 points higher (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (77/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 455.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (98/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (77/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 40 points (90/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.