Poco F5 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Poco F5 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $379 vs $699…
Poco
F5
$379
5categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
6categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F5 takes the overall win
The Poco F5 claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the iQOO Neo 9 takes the lead, while the F5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the F5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
F5 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
F5 wins photography with 64MP main imaging.
F5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
F5 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | F5 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $699 |
Poco F5
The Poco F5 attained cult-classic status in mobile gaming by introducing Qualcomm’s near-flagship Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (Oryon/Cortex-X2 core), 64MP OIS camera, and 120Hz Flow AMOLED display at an astonishing sub-$380 price.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14