Redmi 10C vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Redmi 10C (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 19/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 10C has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi 10C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10C
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 100
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi 10C better?

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 11 points higher (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 10C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 Redmi 10C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 10C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 10C Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 10C
$150
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
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 Redmi 10C (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 10C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi 10C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi 10C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.