Poco M4 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Poco M4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M4 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 30/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 94
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M4 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 188g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco M4 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro leads (94/100 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 M4 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M4 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M4 Pro: The Poco M4 Pro 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 M4 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 493222
Geekbench Single 678
Geekbench Multi 1895
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 179 g 188 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • 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 M4 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M4 Pro
$230
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 M4 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M4 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India).

What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco M4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco M4 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco M4 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.