OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, 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 51/100 (a 2-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 671,241); the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.2×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G by 30.9% 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 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G 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 OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (43/100 vs 32/100).