Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 597,974); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 30/100).