Huawei Pocket 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Huawei Pocket 2 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pocket 2 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4520); the Huawei Pocket 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Huawei Pocket 2 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket 2
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 44
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pocket 2 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pocket 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Huawei Pocket 2 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pocket 2: The Huawei Pocket 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pocket 2 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9000S MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1062256
Geekbench Single 1325
Geekbench Multi 4118
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1136x2690 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 7 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 2200 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8 IP54
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.3 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 7MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1136x2690
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket 2
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 40W
44
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei Pocket 2 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei Pocket 2 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei Pocket 2 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei Pocket 2 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pocket 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Huawei Pocket 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.