Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads — 63/100 vs 53/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,413,275 vs 971,424); the Apple iPhone 14 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1413275 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2315 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5753 vs 2577
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 203g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Apple iPhone 14 Plus scores 10 points higher (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (75/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (79/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads on performance (75/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users.