Poco X5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 592,015); the Poco X5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Poco X5 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X5 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Poco X5 by 39.1% 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 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco X5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 46/100).