Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 40/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 528,398); the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 202g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).