Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,782,199 vs 971,424); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1782199 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 2577
- Higher performance (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 83.5% 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 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (48/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (85/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.