Poco X3 NFC vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X3 NFC leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X3 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X3 NFC has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Poco X3 NFC edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 NFC
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 43
Design 31
Value for money 94
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X3 NFC vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco X3 NFC scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 NFC leads (94/100 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 Poco X3 NFC notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 NFC and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 NFC significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 55/100).

Poco X3 NFC: The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X3 NFC Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 526647
Geekbench Single 753
Geekbench Multi 1808
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 188 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Poco X3 NFC
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco X3 NFC
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X3 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X3 NFC
$230
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
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 Poco X3 NFC notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (43/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 NFC and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (65/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 NFC significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 NFC or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco X3 NFC edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X3 NFC and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco X3 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 NFC or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco X3 NFC leads on camera score (43/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Poco X3 NFC over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.