Oppo A5 (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Oppo A5 (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 52/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A5 (China) has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 737,054); the Oppo A5 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A5 (China)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Oppo A5 (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 930
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A5 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 1 points higher (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (China) leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo A5 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Oppo A5 (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (China) is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A5 (China) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×74.5×7.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A5 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A5 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A5 (China)
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A5 (China) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Oppo A5 (China) by 24.1% 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 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A5 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Oppo A5 (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (China) is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A5 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Oppo A5 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A5 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Oppo A5 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A5 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A5 (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A5 (China) (58/100 vs 48/100).