Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 53/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 971,424); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 238g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco F9 Ultra scores 37 points higher (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 328.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (91/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 37 points (90/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.