Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 971,424); the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 2577
- Lighter: 165g vs 188g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Apple iPhone Air scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 161.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (92/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (48/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.