Nubia Fold vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Fold leads — 60/100 vs 30/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 249g).

The Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 30 points (60/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 56
Design 0
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Fold better?
  • Bigger battery: 6560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 249g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Fold scores 30 points higher (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Fold leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold leads (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Fold leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Fold: The Nubia Fold is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Fold Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 8.0" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2200x2480 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 55W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 249 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
49
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
  • 8.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
  • 6560 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (65/100 vs 0/100).

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 Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 30 points (60/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Fold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Fold leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Fold is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.