Poco M8 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1013
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco M8 scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Poco M8 by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M8 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 68/100).