Oppo F21 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 27/100 (a 3-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) edges out the Oppo F21 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 43
Battery 27
Design 81
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 188g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 3 points higher (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo F21 Pro leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Oppo F21 Pro: The Oppo F21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo F21 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IPX4 IP54
Dimensions 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 175 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (43/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (42/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 65/100).

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 Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Oppo F21 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Oppo F21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Oppo F21 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Oppo F21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.