Poco M5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 Poco M5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Poco M5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 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 M5 leads (98/100 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 M5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). 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) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | 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 | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $170 | — |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 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 M5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
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) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (65/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco M5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.