Poco M8s vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 30/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 28
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 217g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (53/100 vs 42/100). 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 M8s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (65/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8s Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 622608
Geekbench Single 938
Geekbench Multi 2183
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 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, HyperOS 2 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 217 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 M8s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (65/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India).

What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.