Motorola Moto S50 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto S50 leads — 56/100 vs 53/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto S50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 68W vs 44W
- Lighter: 170g vs 188g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1011
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Motorola Moto S50 scores 3 points higher (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S50 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2670 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Motorola Moto S50 by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto S50 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 Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto S50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Motorola Moto S50 (46/100 vs 32/100).