The most recent POCO M6 Plus is the latest sub-Rs 15,000 smartphone, coming with a 120Hz display, HyperOS, and more. It strongly rivals the iQOO Z9x, which also falls in the same price range. If you want to know the difference, read on to see our price and spec-based comparison of the POCO M6 Plus with the iQOO Z9x. Let’s get started!
The POCO M6 Plus is available in two variants while the iQOO Z9x is available in three. The iQOO Z9x has an additional 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, which is unavailable for the POCO M6 Plus. However, the other two variants have 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM, each with 128GB of storage. The POCO M6 Plus is priced at Rs 13,499 for the 6GB RAM version, which is Rs 1,000 cheaper than the iQOO Z9x. For the 8GB RAM variant, the POCO M6 Plus is Rs 1,500 less expensive than the iQOO Z9x. Therefore, if you want to save money, the M6 Plus will offer more value for money.
The POCO M6 Plus is sold exclusively on Flipkart, whereas the iQOO Z9x can be purchased from the iQOO eStore, Amazon, and Flipkart.
POCO M6 Plus vs iQOO Z9x: Design and Build
The POCO M6 Plus has a flat design with rounded edges and a dual-tone finish. It is available in three colours: Graphite Black, Ice Silver and Misty Lavender. The smartphone is IP53-rated and weighs 205 grams.
The iQOO Z9x also features a flat design with rounded edges. The back panel of this phone is relatively plain and is available in two colours: Storm Gray and Tornado Green. The iQOO Z9x is IP64-rated and weighs 199 grams.
Poco M6 Plus Design
The iQOO Z9x excels in IP rating, which is impressive for its price and is also lighter than the M6 Plus. So, if this matters, go for the iQOO Z9x.
POCO M6 Plus vs iQOO Z9x: Display
The POCO M6 Plus has a 6.79-inch LCD screen featuring a 396 ppi density, a 120Hz refresh rate, 550 nits of peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and a punch-hole design.
The iQOO Z9x also has a 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen with a 393 ppi density, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits of peak brightness, and a punch-hole design.
iQOO Z9x Display
Although both models have the same refresh rate, the iQOO Z9x has a slightly smaller screen size than the POCO M6 Plus. However, in terms of brightness, the iQOO Z9x is brighter than the M6 Plus.
POCO M6 Plus vs iQOO Z9x: Performance
The POCO M6 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE SoC, built on a 4nm process. It features an integrated Adreno 613 GPU, up to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
The iQOO Z9x is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 5G SoC, built on a 4nm process. It features an integrated Adreno 710 GPU, up to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB storage.
iQOO Z9x Performance
Both phones use different Qualcomm chipsets built on a 4nm process. They also have different GPUs: the POCO M6 Plus comes with the Adreno 613, while the iQOO Z9x is equipped with the Adreno 710. The iQOO Z9x appears like a better option here but we would have to compare the benchmarks and usage and will update this article with our findings.
POCO M6 Plus vs iQOO Z9x: Software
The POCO M6 Plus runs HyperOS based on Android 14. It is promised to get two years of Android updates and four years of security updates
The iQOO Z9x ships with FuntouchOS 14 based on Android 14 and is guaranteed two years of Android updates and three years of security updates.
POCO M6 Plus Software
Both phones operate on different software based on Android 14. The POCO M6 Plus provides extensive customisation options, such as personalized lock screens, but also includes a significant amount of bloatware. The iQOO Z9x offers features like a Smart Sidebar and a straightforward, interactive UI. Sadly, it also comes with Vivo apps.
POCO M6 Plus vs iQOO Z9x: Cameras
The POCO M6 Plus boasts a 108MP wide camera with an f/1.75 aperture at the back and a 2MP macro camera. There’s a 13MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
The iQOO Z9x features a 50MP AI camera with an f/1.8 aperture, complemented by a 2MP depth camera with an f/2.4 aperture. It offers an 8MP front camera with an f/2.1 aperture.
POCO M6 Plus Camera
The POCO M6 Plus excels with its primary and selfie cameras. It also has AI featured, which gives it an edge over the iQOO Z9x.
POCO M6 Plus vs iQOO Z9x: Battery and Charging
The POCO M6 Plus packs a 5,030mAh battery and a 33W charger.
The iQOO Z9x packs a 6,000mAh battery and a 44W charger.
iQOO Z9x Battery
The iQOO Z9x has a bigger battery and supports faster charging speeds than the POCO M6 Plus. So, it’s a winner in this department.
POCO M6 Plus vs iQOO Z9x: Verdict
The POCO M6 Plus boasts a stylish design, a good display, impressive cameras, and solid battery life. In contrast, the iQOO Z9x stands out for its performance, exceptional battery life, and interactive UI. However, you may need to accept a more basic design and camera setup. Plus, it’s slightly expensive, so, choose if you are fine with spending a little extra, go for the iQOO Z9x.
