ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 9 leads — 57/100 vs 54/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,640,834 vs 971,424); the ASUS Zenfone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is thinner (7.4mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1640834 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Lighter: 169g vs 175g
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 3 points higher (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 leads (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 9 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (73/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.