Redmi K50 Gaming vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads — 41/100 vs 30/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K50 Gaming has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).

The Redmi K50 Gaming is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 37
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi K50 Gaming scores 11 points higher (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming 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 Redmi K50 Gaming Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 210 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (65/100 vs 37/100).

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 Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K50 Gaming is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K50 Gaming leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K50 Gaming leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.