Poco M7 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).
Poco M7
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco M7 scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $110 | — |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (65/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M7 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.