Poco X3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X3 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X3 Pro has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X3 Pro 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 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 43
Design 31
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

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

Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco X3 Pro scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 Pro leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X3 Pro 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 X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 Pro 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 Pro (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Poco X3 Pro: The Poco X3 Pro 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 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 795343
Geekbench Single 1004
Geekbench Multi 2653
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 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 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 $250
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
  • 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 Pro
  • 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 Pro
$250
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X3 Pro 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 X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 Pro 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 Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Poco X3 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

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

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