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.
Poco X5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X5
- 5000 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, 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).
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.