Poco M4 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco M4 5G (2022) 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 — 53/100 vs 35/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 515,647); the Poco M4 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco M4 5G better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 18 points higher (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 5G
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 5G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Poco M4 5G by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (57/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Poco M4 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M4 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M4 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 54/100).