Redmi K50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi K50 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 971,424); the Redmi K50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi K50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 202g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi K50 Ultra scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K50 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50 Ultra leads on camera score (46/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50 Ultra is a better fit for active users.