Huawei Pocket S vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pocket S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Huawei Pocket S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket S
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 17
Design 62
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 S better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pocket S vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pocket S: The Huawei Pocket S 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 S Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1188x2790 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 44W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 7 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket S
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 7MP
23
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket S
  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • 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 S
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
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 S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (42/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

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 S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Huawei Pocket S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

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

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