Poco X8 Pro 5G has better RAM than iQOO Z9 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2756 x 1268 than iQOO Z9 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than iQOO Z9 5G
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | iQOO Z9 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 45990 | Rs. 19499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 45990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9 5G is Rs. 19499.
Poco X8 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to iQOO Z9 5G's 6.67 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.61% than Poco's phone ~ 89.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Poco X8 Pro 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO Z9 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than iQOO Z9 5G (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Z9 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | iQOO Z9 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 2511FPC34G | Z9 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2026 (Expected) | March 12, 2024 |
| In The Box | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Additional Information | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.81 x 163.17 x 7.83 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black; other colors | Graphene Blue, Brushed Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1268 x 2756 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 90.61% |
| Glass Type | DT-Star2 Plus Glass Protection | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | 1800nits Brightness, 1200Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, Contras: 6000000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | NSA-n1/n3/n28B/n40/n77/n78, SA-n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78" |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Bokeh |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 (50MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Snapshot, Live photo, Documents, Dual-View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.8GHz×2+2.0GHz×6 | |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Arm Mali-G610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |