Redmi Note 14S vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 14S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 14S leads — 37/100 vs 30/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 14S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Redmi Note 14S
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Redmi Note 14S vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi Note 14S scores 7 points higher (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 14S leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 14S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14S is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 14S is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 14S | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 14S
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 14S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 14S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (46/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14S is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 14S is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Note 14S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 14S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 14S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 14S has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 14S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 14S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 14S over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 14S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.