Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $200 | — |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco M3 Pro 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.