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 — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Poco M8
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco M8 scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $259 | — |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M8 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 5 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 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.