Redmi K50i vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50i leads — 57/100 vs 53/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K50i has the bigger battery (5080 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K50i is faster in AnTuTu (1,092,605 vs 971,424); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50i
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1092605 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1139
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50i vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi K50i scores 4 points higher (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50i | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1092605 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" FFS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50i and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K50i leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50i edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50i and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50i has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50i leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50i leads on performance (62/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50i over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.