Redmi Note 8T vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 Redmi Note 8T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 8T — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 96
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?

  • Better value for money (96/100 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
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 8T 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 8T leads (96/100 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 8T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T 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 8T Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
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 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • 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 8T
  • 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 8T
$200
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 8T (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (42/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 8T — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.