Poco X8 Power vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Poco X8 Power vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 10000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $349 vs $699…

Poco
X8 Power
$349
3categories won

vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
7categories won
10 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X8 Power takes the overall win
The Poco X8 Power claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X8 Power leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the X8 Power. Choose the X8 Power if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
X8 Power wins on endurance with 10,000 mAh and 100W fast charging.
X8 Power leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.
X8 Power wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
X8 Power provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 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.
X8 Power vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X8 Power | 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 | 450 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X8 Power | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | X8 Power | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X8 Power | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAhWinner | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | X8 Power | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69K | IP54 |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
Software and support
| Specification | X8 Power | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | 14 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X8 Power | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $699 |
Poco X8 Power
The Poco X8 Power is a highly specialized endurance phone built around a massive 10,000 mAh battery and IP69K ruggedness. While it offers strong Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance and 100W charging, its dim LCD screen and outdated Android 13 software severely limit its mainstream appeal.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 10,000mAh
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