ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 9 leads — 56/100 vs 53/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 971,424); the ASUS Zenfone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 188g).
ASUS Zenfone 9
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Lighter: 169g vs 188g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 3 points higher (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (71/100 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 ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 9 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (71/100 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 ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (48/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.