Poco F9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Poco F9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 6330mAh vs…
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
7categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
5categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F9 Pro wins on endurance with 6,330 mAh and 100W fast charging.
F9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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.
F9 Pro vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F9 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F9 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | F9 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F9 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAhWinner | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | F9 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | F9 Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F9 Pro | 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 | $699 | $699 |
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh
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