Redmi A4 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi A4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, 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 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 506,757); the Redmi A4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A4
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi A4 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 506757
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 838
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1899
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A4 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi A4 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A4 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 506757 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 838 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1899 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi A4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi A4
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A4 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi A4 by 47.8% 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 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi A4 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A4 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi A4 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi A4 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi A4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A4 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A4 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 44/100).