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).
Poco X3 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 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)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco X3 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 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).
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.