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 — 53/100 vs 41/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 554,590); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 12 points higher (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). 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 M5 (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Poco M5 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
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 M5 (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Poco M5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 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).