Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 209g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 46
Battery 40
Design 38
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 209g

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 10.0; MIUI 11 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 209 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
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 Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (83/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.