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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 617,626); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 217g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M8s (68/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Poco M8s by 36.4% 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 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Poco M8s (68/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco M8s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 44/100).