Redmi Note 7 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 7
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 12
Design 67
Value for money 98
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 7 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 7 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 7 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 7 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 7: The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 7 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 347995
Geekbench Single 360
Geekbench Multi 1115
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 186 g 188 g
Price $170
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 7
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 7
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 7
$170
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 7 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (42/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi Note 7 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 7 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.