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 Poco X5 leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Poco X5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 39
Design 63
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 X5 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
  • 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 189g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Poco X5 scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 leads (93/100 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 X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Poco X5: The Poco X5 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 X5 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
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
Price $245
Camera comparison
Poco X5
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco X5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • 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 X5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X5
$245
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 X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco X5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 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 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Poco X5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.