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.

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 96
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?

  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.